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I am using ClearPath SDSK axis motors with Acorn. When I purchased the motors from Teknic I also purchased a Newa 34 power off brake model MPC034-24-003-T for use on the Z axis. https://teknic.com/products/spring-applied-power-off-brakes/NEMA-34-brake/ I am using schematic S15072-ACORN_rev4_CLEARPAT...

Thanks for all the responses and suggestions. I have checked and re-checked the wiring and it all looks fine to me. So I started the process of stripping all the wiring and re-wiring step by step. When I got to removing the last wire from its terminal I found the issue. This is a real rookie error. ...

Thanks Keith I have spent some time reading the entire linked thread and re-watched Marty's videos. I am using wiring diagram S15072 rev4 SDSK & C86ACCP I have not found any issues with my setup. The only difference that I found was that Marty's text says to use software enable for C86ACCP and t...

I am building a small three axis mill with acorn control. I have bench tested the set up with SDSK and C86ACCP successfully. I have assembled the machine for a mechanical test and was unable to get motion out of the SDSK axis drives. I have been over the setup and thoroughly checked all connections....

What android app are you using to access the Centroid forum? I've downloaded tapatalk but the search doesn't find "Centroid"

Hi I am building a 3 axis desktop machine. I was going to use Mach for a controller until I came across Acorn. I have NOT purchased an Acorn board but would like to evaluate CNC12, in particular Intercon conversational. I have downloaded and installed CNC12 but it will not run without connecting to ...