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by ChrisAttebery
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:44 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Fusion 360 Mill Post Processor for Acorn with additional Features (New Version 5)
Replies: 157
Views: 76490

Re: Fusion 360 Mill Post Processor for Acorn with additional Features (New Version 5)

I mean after the cut is completed. Currently it turns off the coolant, moves to to Safe Z, turns off the spindle then goes to the tool change position. I’d like the coolant off, spindle off, go to Safe Z and then go to the tool change position. It turns the spindle off 2-3 seconds earlier and I don’...
by ChrisAttebery
Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:58 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Fusion 360 Mill Post Processor for Acorn with additional Features (New Version 5)
Replies: 157
Views: 76490

Re: Fusion 360 Mill Post Processor for Acorn with additional Features (New Version 5)

I have a request. At tool changes and at the end of a program I would like to see the spindle shut off BEFORE the final retract in Z. I'm changing tools manually so I'd like the spindle shut down ASAP when it's done cutting so I can open the door, get my impact wrench lined up, etc. As it is now the...
by ChrisAttebery
Thu Feb 25, 2021 1:14 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Spindle hour meter (Resolved)
Replies: 14
Views: 5212

Re: Spindle hour meter

If all I have to do is run a report once in a while I'm OK with that. I'll try running a report today and take a look at it.
by ChrisAttebery
Wed Feb 24, 2021 12:39 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Spindle hour meter (Resolved)
Replies: 14
Views: 5212

Re: Spindle hour meter

OK, thanks Marty.
by ChrisAttebery
Wed Feb 24, 2021 1:03 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Spindle hour meter (Resolved)
Replies: 14
Views: 5212

Re: Spindle hour meter

Bumping this. I could really use an hour meter to keep track of spindle bearing maintenance. CNC12 already keeps track of a job's runtime. Why couldn't it write that number to a file every time you run a job? Hours.txt or something like that. At the end of every cycle update the runtime. It seems si...
by ChrisAttebery
Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:26 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Budget touch probe options?
Replies: 18
Views: 7841

Re: Budget touch probe options?

I posted a video here:
viewtopic.php?f=57&t=5469
by ChrisAttebery
Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:26 pm
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Using a Renishaw Probe and ProbeAppV2 with Acorn
Replies: 1
Views: 3263

Using a Renishaw Probe and ProbeAppV2 with Acorn

When I converted my G0704 CNC mill to Acorn I needed a method of measuring the tool length offsets. I bought a cheap imprt tool setter off eBay. I needed software to use it though. I found that ProbeApp V2 from Swissi was priced right and really well done. After using it to measure my TLOs I decided...
by ChrisAttebery
Wed Feb 17, 2021 11:07 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Budget touch probe options?
Replies: 18
Views: 7841

Re: Budget touch probe options?

I ordered a tripod mount for my iPhone. Once it shows up I’ll shoot some videos.
by ChrisAttebery
Wed Feb 17, 2021 11:04 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: ProbeApp V2: The ultimate solution for Tool Height Offsets
Replies: 55
Views: 34098

Re: ProbeApp V2: The ultimate solution for Tool Height Offsets

Great minds think alike. I marked my probe to line up with the spindle too.