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Keith, What can you tell us about M333, and whether it could be applied to this type of machine? Thanks for mentioning that, that appears to function similarly to the "swap axis" concept in other controllers. I think this would do what I need provided it is fully functional. In a manual I...

I’ll try to explain the machine layout a bit to provide some context, I may not use the correct identifies for each axis. Avid CNC has offered a mechanical setup similar to What I am hoping to accomplish. I have attached a photo The machine will be a fixed gantry, moving bed router. A small machine ...

I’m interested in having 2spindles each on an independent Z axis on a future router build. I am wonder if it is possible to do this with an acorn 6? I know an approach used in mach3 and Linux CNC is to use a swap axis approach where the Z axis is done by different machines. Is this possible with Aco...

All, Thanks for the suggestions from everyone. The feedback aligns with my own thoughts of likely issues. I did make the changes I discussed, specifically stiffening the table the machine rests on significantly. Upon closer inspection, I found that I could (with some effort) create an oscillation of...

All, I am running an Avid Benchtop Pro with clearpath servos and am having poor cut quality. I'm wondering if someone could help point me in the right direction. These scalloped edges are programmed as straight cuts that are running approximately 45 degrees. The cut is moving the X and Y axis simult...

If you provide a photo of how you currently have the C86 wired we may be able to offer some clarification. The C86 board also "remaps" the axis a little to allow it to support a hardware paired 5th axis on a controller, that may be part of the confusion. That said, if you don't provide mor...

What type of computer are you using? Can you send a picture of your panel? I had the exact same issues on 2 machines with 3 computers. Tested everything I could including checking grounding in the panel. I finally used a switch between the computer and acorn and it was a 100% resolution to the issue...

1. Can you provide a picture of how your C86 is wired? Looking for where you molex connectors are plugged in. 2. Are you using custom made control cables or cables from Tecnik? 3. Have you double checked wiring per the C86 user manual? 4. Can you temporarily switch the X and Z cables on a C86 and se...

Well..... That is embarrassing. I didn't have G43 active when establishing Z0 for my G54 work offset. I just tested it and don't have any issues now and the program runs where I would expect.

zAll, This will be a series of dumb questions that show my ignorance about work and tool offsets. My previous CNC experience using a tool library with offsets and toolholders comes from using Tormach Path Pilot. I am using the great Probe App and Swissi's recent ATC option as well. That said, I am h...