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- Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:44 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Newbie converting a PM-728VT
- Replies: 83
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- Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:40 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Newbie converting a PM-728VT
- Replies: 83
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Re: Newbie converting a PM-728VT
It was one of the NEMA23 motors (I have two NEMA 23s and one 34). While the x-axis motor was working well, the y axis would not respond to commands from Acorn. I could spin it with the Teknic MSP software, and it had the flashing green light; it wasn't a cable issue or Acorn issue becasue switching ...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:48 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Newbie converting a PM-728VT
- Replies: 83
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Re: Newbie converting a PM-728VT
I have discovered these: HQ 10-Pin 5.08mm Screw Terminal Block Plug Shrouded Flange - Panel Mount They make running limit switch wires easier and allow for the machine to be more easily disconnected from the cabinet HQ 10-Pin 5.08mm Screw Terminal Block Plug Shrouded Flange - Panel Mount I believe ...
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:59 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Newbie converting a PM-728VT
- Replies: 83
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Re: Newbie converting a PM-728VT
While still waiting for the mill to ship, have wired up today the Acorn with the Clearpath servos. Everything worked well. Added the contactor, and three inductive proximity sensors (have an order with AutomationDirect.com for normally closed prox sensors, but while waiting for them, have used some ...
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 11:40 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Newbie converting a PM-728VT
- Replies: 83
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Re: Newbie converting a PM-728VT
I have ordered a separate DIN-rail mounted MeanWell 24V power supply for everything other than the Acorn board.rbmcginnis wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:54 pm DesertRider - did you decide to use just the one Acorn 24v power supply? I have the same question.
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 11:33 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Newbie converting a PM-728VT
- Replies: 83
- Views: 29363
Re: Newbie converting a PM-728VT
What size enclosure have you used @martyscncgarage?
- Mon Dec 28, 2020 12:08 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Newbie converting a PM-728VT
- Replies: 83
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Re: Newbie converting a PM-728VT
Thank you Marty. I ordered the snubbers and the contactor.martyscncgarage wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:44 pm https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snubber
Centroid sells them:
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... nents.html
- Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:04 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Newbie converting a PM-728VT
- Replies: 83
- Views: 29363
Re: Newbie converting a PM-728VT
You should use separate power supply for it. The logic power supply included with Acorn is only large enough for Acorn and perhaps some logiccircuitry. Thanks Marty, that answers my original question. What kind of current? Point being is you have to match the contactor to the type of voltage and th...
- Sun Dec 27, 2020 10:00 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Newbie converting a PM-728VT
- Replies: 83
- Views: 29363
Re: Newbie converting a PM-728VT
I am using the ClearPath SDSK series with their IPC-5 at 75 volts.
- Sun Dec 27, 2020 9:34 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Newbie converting a PM-728VT
- Replies: 83
- Views: 29363
Re: Newbie converting a PM-728VT
Yeah, the item you are pointing at in the screen shot above with your index finger. Do you have a link from where I can get it?