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by suntravel
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

Re: Are Encoders for Spindle Easy to Add Later? (PM-940V)

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
by suntravel
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...
by suntravel
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.
by suntravel
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
by suntravel
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
by suntravel
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
by suntravel
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
by suntravel
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
by suntravel
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