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by Quebecois_Sti
Sun Sep 17, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Repair / Retrofit of Milling/Machining Center TRUMP B8AC
Replies: 7
Views: 11165

Re: Repair / Retrofit of Milling/Machining Center TRUMP B8AC

cncsnw: Do you have an idea what could be the issue regarding "Waiting for input #28 (M6)" ? or similar waiting ? regarding the OFF/ON I am thinking it could be the thermal paste on the CPU that is worn out and not being pressed enough on the heat sink so the fan isn't cooling it enough ? ...
by Quebecois_Sti
Sun Sep 10, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Repair / Retrofit of Milling/Machining Center TRUMP B8AC
Replies: 7
Views: 11165

Re: Repair / Retrofit of Milling/Machining Center TRUMP B8AC

It looks like I found the problem! The fiber cable radius was too steep. I manage to bring the big black tube on the top of the rectangular tubing. 20230910_175513.jpg I was able to pull the fiber cable (especially the DATA one) and make some loose to bring them closer to the connector with larger r...
by Quebecois_Sti
Fri Sep 08, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Repair / Retrofit of Milling/Machining Center TRUMP B8AC
Replies: 7
Views: 11165

Re: Repair / Retrofit of Milling/Machining Center TRUMP B8AC

It looks like the fiber modules TX/RX in the Centroid console and electrical panel seems to be Agilent/HP, Versatile Link series (HFBR-2524 and HFBR-1524) 20230908_124056.jpg 20230908_124119.jpg 20230908_125232.jpg From what I've read those fiber cable are called POF (plastic optical fiber). Not sur...
by Quebecois_Sti
Thu Sep 07, 2023 5:48 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Repair / Retrofit of Milling/Machining Center TRUMP B8AC
Replies: 7
Views: 11165

Re: Repair / Retrofit of Milling/Machining Center TRUMP B8AC

Thanks alot for the input. Orange wire on spindle drive is on B. 20230907_173542.jpg On the DirectLogic205 Koyo PLC the terminal have continuity with #3 on the Input module. The little switch is on B. 20230907_173532.jpg The LED is ON but looks like the clip-on terminal thing is not perfect I can mo...
by Quebecois_Sti
Mon Sep 04, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Repair / Retrofit of Milling/Machining Center TRUMP B8AC
Replies: 7
Views: 11165

Repair / Retrofit of Milling/Machining Center TRUMP B8AC

Hello everyone, I am helping my friend regarding his milling he acquired, details below. He knows the machine wasn't working when he bought it but because of the condition and since it was Centroid, he was willing to take the risk even if it involves doing a complete retrofit conversion. He ask for ...
by Quebecois_Sti
Thu Aug 04, 2022 12:31 pm
Forum: Acorn CNC Plasma
Topic: Plasma WMPG-4 now available on the Acorn Plasma webpage
Replies: 5
Views: 1215

Re: Plasma WMPG-4 now available on the Acorn Plasma webpage

Any upcoming wired version ?

I know there's a USB computer "MPG" we can used
but it's not as good...
by Quebecois_Sti
Thu Aug 04, 2022 12:28 pm
Forum: Acorn CNC Plasma
Topic: Centroid is releasing the second revision of the Plasma THC RX and TX boards
Replies: 6
Views: 7462

Re: Centroid is releasing the second revision of the Plasma THC RX and TX boards

Are you offering an exchange of older boards with newer one?

I am still building my table and my boards are still brand new in box.
by Quebecois_Sti
Sun May 22, 2022 10:46 pm
Forum: Acorn CNC Plasma
Topic: Possible to do Milling and Plasma on the same Acorn ?
Replies: 1
Views: 1036

Possible to do Milling and Plasma on the same Acorn ?

Hello, I am buying a router table soon that I will convert to plasma. I am wondering if it's possible to do milling and plasma on the same Acorn controller ? I will do a special modified Z and special removable table. Is it only a matter of using different software License ? Eg. Depending what I wan...
by Quebecois_Sti
Fri Apr 08, 2022 6:07 pm
Forum: Acorn CNC Plasma
Topic: Questions on upcoming or already working features
Replies: 3
Views: 1777

Questions on upcoming or already working features

Hello, 1. Is it possible to choose standard parts on the display of the Centroid Acorn Plasma and ajust dimensions to cut right away without having to nest on plate ? (ex. Washer, plate with holes, bracket, etc. 2. Is it possible to use 4th axis (using cnc chuck for example) for doing tube cutting ?...
by Quebecois_Sti
Sat May 01, 2021 8:21 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Cncpc
Replies: 21
Views: 6080

Re: Cncpc

I just got an used plasma power unit (Hypertherm 45XP) recently and doing my own table is kinda becoming interesting for me now... I have this idea of building one based on OpenBuilds mechanics (aluminum extrusion), what do you think ? What software is best for nesting and creating post-processor ? ...