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by Ashb82
Sat May 31, 2025 11:27 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: What vfd can I run with this motor
Replies: 3
Views: 114

Re: What vfd can I run with this motor


Voltage is important but more important is the HP rating of the motor. I can't see this in your photo. The correct VFD depends on your budget. You could buy a Chinese VFD on Amazon for $75 or you could buy a good one for $300. There is no right answer.


I should purchase on based on hp and ...
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by Ashb82
Tue May 27, 2025 11:45 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: What vfd can I run with this motor
Replies: 3
Views: 114

What vfd can I run with this motor

I’m running this motor at 220v what vfd should I purchase to run correctly
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by Ashb82
Sun May 11, 2025 7:56 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Choosing the correct VFD
Replies: 8
Views: 196

Re: Choosing the correct VFD


If you will be connecting to 220-240V single phase, you will probably find the choice is rather limited. Most single phase industrial drives stop at about 4kW (5.5hp). If you don't object to Chinesium products, you have a wider choice. However, if you are a hobby user, is it likely you will ever ...
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by Ashb82
Sun May 11, 2025 11:08 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Choosing the correct VFD
Replies: 8
Views: 196

Choosing the correct VFD

I have a 10hp motor I need to use a vfd on. How do I determine which is the best controller for my motor
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by Ashb82
Sun Mar 02, 2025 12:53 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: What is the best stepper for precision
Replies: 7
Views: 1682

What is the best stepper for precision

I’ve been using centroid controllers to grind parts, what is the most accurate stepper and fine adjustment because I most of the time work in .0001
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by Ashb82
Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: H100 vfd
Replies: 3
Views: 871

H100 vfd

I have an Amazon vfd H100, I would like to run it on my spindle motor if possible, where does the vfd 0-10 dc+ and com wire into on this inverter. Any wiring help would be very much appreciated
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by Ashb82
Mon Nov 25, 2024 11:51 pm
Forum: Centroid Hickory EtherCAT CNC Controller
Topic: Most Affordable Hickory Servo Systems
Replies: 5
Views: 16955

Re: Most Affordable Hickory Servo Systems

Any good online stores shop at for servo systems
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by Ashb82
Sun May 26, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Recommended Vfd and motor
Replies: 1
Views: 616

Recommended Vfd and motor

I have a cat40 work head I want to be variable on a grinder I’m converting. It currently has a .75 hp motor on it with pulleys to control the rpm. I would like to use the acorn 0-10v to control this. Any recommendations would be helpful
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by Ashb82
Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:15 pm
Forum: Centroid Hickory EtherCAT CNC Controller
Topic: Cincinnati Hawk Lathe Conversion
Replies: 8
Views: 4734

Re: Cincinnati Hawk Lathe Conversion

Do I need a brake on the x axis this is a slant lathe with a heavy turret
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by Ashb82
Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:15 pm
Forum: Centroid Hickory EtherCAT CNC Controller
Topic: Cincinnati Hawk Lathe Conversion
Replies: 8
Views: 4734

Re: Cincinnati Hawk Lathe Conversion

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Which leadshine servo is best matched to the machine compared to the original servo
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