The Encoder needs to be connected 1:1 to the spindle to make rigid tapping work.
I mounted my with a small timing belt.
Uwe
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- Mon Sep 25, 2023 4:39 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Are Encoders for Spindle Easy to Add Later? (PM-940V)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 770
- Sun Sep 24, 2023 3:28 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: New Build, PM2700 lathe with Acorn, Videos and Photos <upgraded to AC servos>
- Replies: 84
- Views: 34603
Re: New Build, PM2700 lathe with Acorn, Videos and Photos <upgraded to AC servos>
So in other words, would you have skipped the clutch and encoder if the lathe didn't have a gearbox and was fully belt-driven? I'm in the final planning stages of my build and trying to figure out what I should do for the motor. the lathe has a fixed-speed AC motor and handles speed changes via bel...
- Sun Sep 24, 2023 2:45 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: CNC12 v5.06 has been released.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2436
Re: CNC12 v5.06 has been released.
Main Screen Lathe is also missing Machine Coord. and G-code.
Mill Acorn is correct.
Mill Acorn is correct.
- Sat Sep 23, 2023 3:35 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: New Build: Another Techno Lathe
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2220
Re: New Build: Another Techno Lathe
with 13" Z how do you get the DRO to +98.8845" ?
Uwe
Uwe
- Sat Sep 23, 2023 7:12 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: CNC12 v5.06 has been released.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2436
Re: CNC12 v5.06 has been released.
I found a bug in 5.06 Arcor6 lathe.
RTG displays only the x-axis
On first start a lot of lines with Z position...
Uwe
RTG displays only the x-axis
On first start a lot of lines with Z position...
Uwe
- Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:15 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Cannot access Primary System Tab in Configuration Wizard
- Replies: 2
- Views: 68
Re: Cannot access Primary System Tab in Configuration Wizard
Did you select Custom PLC in the Wizard?
Uwe
Uwe
- Fri Sep 22, 2023 12:28 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: We are working on Adding Rapid Override controls to the VCP
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2532
Re: We are working on Adding Rapid Override controls to the VCP
Now I have modified the PLC for 20% Feed Override on Macro3 and 100% on Macro4, should be possible for Rapid Override also...
But the 0 button solution is also nice.
Uwe
But the 0 button solution is also nice.
Uwe
- Wed Sep 20, 2023 4:55 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: We are working on Adding Rapid Override controls to the VCP
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2532
Re: We are working on Adding Rapid Override controls to the VCP
My preferred solution would be to have one of the Macro buttons on the WMPG to switch from feed/rapid override.
This is how my production CNC machines are working.
Uwe
This is how my production CNC machines are working.
Uwe
- Tue Sep 19, 2023 3:21 am
- Forum: Machining Strategies. Work Holding, Tool Path, Cutters, Feeds/Speeds etc.
- Topic: Centroid Mill Turn PP for fusion 360 (WIP)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2231
Re: Centroid Mill Turn PP for fusion 360 (WIP)
Can you upload your fusion file, so I can test it?
Uwe
Uwe
- Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:23 pm
- Forum: Acorn CNC Plasma
- Topic: Post processor for Fusion 360 with Acorn
- Replies: 5
- Views: 94