Centroid Community CNC Support Forum

I would agree with the 3 phase and vfd normally being cheaper, however not in this case. The link is to a servo motor with a controler and timing gears and belt for $444.00 that will bolt right up to my machine. I dont think I can beat that price, unless I buy the cheapest chinese motor I can find,...

Why do you want to import dxf if you have the model in fusion?

Postprocessor for Centroid in fusion is very good.

Uwe

E stop is input 8 by default, there you can switch the button from red to green.

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You must set in the Wizard if e-stop is NC or NO.

Uwe

Related reading:

https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... amming.pdf

https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... _guide.pdf

Uwe

current M94 assignment of you setup is in the PLC, Here an example ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ; M functions - The System Variables in this section inform the ; PLC that an M function has been requested. ;-------------------------------------------...

I have no problems with dxf import, but this one is also not a closed contour.

To mill pockets, dxf must be closed around the pocket.

I use AutoCAD LT or Inkscape with no problems.

Uwe

Outputs on the CNC are not switched by an relay, they are switched with the software and can switch an relay.

You like to make simple things complicate...

Uwe

M94/1 Output 1
M94/2 Output 2

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Uwe

1 Yes

2 No, also a threading tool is ground for a 1-4 degree helix angle, not for 30-60...

Herea subprogram I use to mill knurls with C-axis.

https://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic. ... ond#p77557

Uwe