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by Chris D
Tue Oct 04, 2022 6:49 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Be sure to read the feature lists! Found a nice surprise feature...
Replies: 1
Views: 386

Be sure to read the feature lists! Found a nice surprise feature...

Good morning, This morning I was going over the documentation for the Acorn controller to see how I could incorporate Feed and Speed override control switches of some sort. Having been working with industrial controls for 40 plus years, I like my manual switches. I saw two things on the wireless MPG...
by Chris D
Mon Oct 03, 2022 5:20 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Limit of 100k frequency with Leadshine closed loop CS-D1008
Replies: 10
Views: 1093

Re: Limit of 100k frequency with Leadshine closed loop CS-D1008

Hi Scott,
Yes, that was the problem. I searched the forum for a solution and comically a post by me asked the same question about 2 years ago.
Getting old sometimes isn't so fun.

Cheers!
Chris
by Chris D
Sun Oct 02, 2022 6:30 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Limit of 100k frequency with Leadshine closed loop CS-D1008
Replies: 10
Views: 1093

Re: Limit of 100k frequency with Leadshine closed loop CS-D1008

Hey guys, The router is 20" x 40" so the "limit" really isn't that bad. With my ballscrews having .2" pitch, and the stepper to screw ratio reducing screw by 25%, the max rapid is 275 IPM. Prior to installing the closed loop steppers, the best I could get was 175 IPM with a ...
by Chris D
Sun Oct 02, 2022 4:49 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Limit of 100k frequency with Leadshine closed loop CS-D1008
Replies: 10
Views: 1093

Re: Limit of 100k frequency with Leadshine closed loop CS-D1008

Thanks for the feedback guys - looks like 100k is all I can get out of the system.

Chris
by Chris D
Sat Oct 01, 2022 7:03 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Limit of 100k frequency with Leadshine closed loop CS-D1008
Replies: 10
Views: 1093

Limit of 100k frequency with Leadshine closed loop CS-D1008

Greetings all, I am upgrading my router from regular steppers to closed loop steppers. I purchase them through Automation Technologies. They have their logo on them but they are Leadshine products. This is a link to the units I am using... https://www.automationtechnologiesinc.com/products-page/nema...
by Chris D
Wed Jun 30, 2021 5:57 pm
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: DIY CNC Router recontrolled from MACH 3 to Acorn
Replies: 1
Views: 2808

DIY CNC Router recontrolled from MACH 3 to Acorn

Greetings, I have been posting in the Acorn section about an Automatic Tool Change System I created for my CNC Router. I just posted a video that covers a lot of the details of the router that has been a work in progress for over 15 years. If you like tinkering with your CNC Router, I suspect you ma...
by Chris D
Wed Jun 30, 2021 5:52 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: ACORN powered CNC Router with DIY ATC Spindle
Replies: 15
Views: 5677

Re: ACORN powered CNC Router with DIY ATC Spindle

The final video detailing the Automatic Tool Change system has been uploaded. This video covers the electronics and software (Macros and Micro Controller program) used to make the actuator work. I believe this video really showcases how you can really get the Centroid Acorn controller to do much mor...
by Chris D
Sun Jun 20, 2021 7:28 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: ACORN powered CNC Router with DIY ATC Spindle
Replies: 15
Views: 5677

Re: ACORN powered CNC Router with DIY ATC Spindle

Here is a link to the video covering the mechanical design and components of the tightening / loosening actuator used in the Automatic Tool Changing System. In a couple of weeks I hope to publishing the final video on this topic and that will detail the electronics and code to make this work. https:...
by Chris D
Fri Jun 18, 2021 6:16 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: VCP design - too much?
Replies: 7
Views: 2849

Re: VCP design - too much?

I think it looks great! Nice work.

Chris D
by Chris D
Tue Jun 15, 2021 5:40 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: ACORN powered CNC Router with DIY ATC Spindle
Replies: 15
Views: 5677

Re: ACORN powered CNC Router with DIY ATC Spindle

I posted yet another video related to the ATC system I was able to implement on my CNC Router with Acorn control. This video explains the tool length measuring and the part height measuring sensors, macros, etc. Very useful even if you don't have an ATC. https://youtu.be/9FW6pWEcMcw https://youtu.be...