Centroid Community CNC Support Forum

thank you all. I am still figuring out the best way to edit the NC file in Notepad++

as grossmsj mentioned I use "Emit S value for every G1 command" and make sure the "use G0 for overscan" is off otherwise the very next G1 after a G0 does not have an S command.

in Notepad++ I recorded a macro to ...

suntravel, what machine type are you using in LightBurn?
my laser is setup with Acorn PWM on output 2, and using M37 for laser ON with S command for laser intensity.

Thank you Sword. I have used Ventric before, nice software.
Do you have any experience with the Laser Module add-on? can it be configured to output G-code ready for Acorn?

I have added a 20W Laser to my CNC router powered by the fantastic Acorn board.
I can run all sample G-code files provided by Centroid, but I have a hard time finding a laser engraving/cutting software.
can you please point me in the right direction. Thank you

I feel bad asking this but I cannot find the location file for marco M91, M92 or M26.
do you mean to add feed speed in cncm.hom

M91/Y F5
M26/Y

would this work?

cnckeith, this is a Gerber Sabre retrofit, the limit switches are some king of magnetic 2 wire devices.
there is a metal flat piece that fits inside the sensor and it stays tripped until you back up from the sensor.

i have reduce the slow jog to 5 an Z and Y and i am now able to home all 3 axis.
is ...

Hello, I need help with acorn homing.
axis will still rotate after home switch it triggered

this is a acorn installation using HomeAll, limit switched connected in series to Input1, and to -X -Y +Z
all switched are tested and the Input1 is normally GREEN and turns RED when triggered

I use the ...

glad to report the 10:1 reducer is working VERY WELL.
thank you

Hello, I am wondering if anyone has a similar lubrication system and if you found a way to control it by the OAK PLC.
My is pneumatically actuated via a solenoid. I also have a low lube sensor (already connected to IN9), and another NC/NO sensor for cycle complete.
My problem is that this pump can ...

so in my case i will need a 10:1 or better to do 1.6 revs for 1" travel
can you please help me locate a good supplier for the gear box.
thank you.