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- Thu Dec 13, 2018 9:19 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Acorn not working
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2928
Re: Acorn not working
Ok. Got a new bbg from Amazon. I followed the instructions on Marty's video. All that happens when pressing the user button when powering up with the micro usb plug is the blue power light comes on. No 4 blue lights. Did I miss something with a fresh board. I'm a machinist with a little knowledge of...
- Thu Dec 13, 2018 9:29 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Acorn not working
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2928
Re: Acorn not working
The issue is with the beagle bone board its self.
- Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:14 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Acorn not working
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2928
Acorn not working
While I was in the middle of using my machine today, I got a network not connected error on the cnc 12 software. Upon further investigation, I found the heartbeat light not to be flashing. However the other solid blue power light was on solid. I exited cnc 12 then powered down and powered up my cont...
- Tue Sep 25, 2018 5:28 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Any word on the I/O expansion acorn board.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 14914
Re: Any word on the I/O expansion acorn board.
Very good to hear.
Any chance you can give an approximate size of the board. Just want to make sure I leave enough room in my cabinet.
Thanks
Ben
Any chance you can give an approximate size of the board. Just want to make sure I leave enough room in my cabinet.
Thanks
Ben
- Sat Sep 22, 2018 10:13 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Any word on the I/O expansion acorn board.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 14914
Any word on the I/O expansion acorn board.
Just curious if anyone has heard anything. I'm at a crossroad right now where having it would be nice, but can probably make due by using other hardware.
Ben
Ben
- Sun Aug 26, 2018 5:36 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Correct lathe spindle and x axis directions
- Replies: 4
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Re: Correct lathe spindle and x axis directions
Just to make sure I understand: X is positive moving away from centerline. Ok makes sense. So in theory I should never see a negative X number unless I'm looking at my machine position because the machine is homed at the furthest point away from centerline from x. Or in the case where the tool would...
- Sat Aug 25, 2018 7:00 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Correct lathe spindle and x axis directions
- Replies: 4
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Correct lathe spindle and x axis directions
OK, so this is probably straight from the lathe 101 beginning class. I'm a little confused as to which direction M3 and M4 command with respect to rotation. I know M3 commands a clockwise direction. And M4 commands acounterclockwise direction. I suppose the confusion stems from operating a CNC mill....
- Thu Aug 23, 2018 5:28 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Emco 6p lathe retrofit/tool turret
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4350
Re: Emco 6p lathe retrofit/tool turret
A little update on my tool turret. While I have not attempted to use the PLC program that I got from centroid yet, I have addressed some of the concerns I had with running the 24vdc turret motor. As mentioned before, the way the system works is the turret rotates in one direction until the sensors i...
- Thu Aug 23, 2018 4:43 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Setting steps using Clearpath sdsk servos on emco 120p
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4298
Re: Setting steps using Clearpath sdsk servos on emco 120p
Thank you for all the replies. Turns out the Gibbs were a little too tight to then point where I would loose .002-.003" of motion before the screw would reverse. I went ahead and ordered the higher resolution motors and am much happier with the results. As far as my inconsistent readings, I thi...
- Fri Aug 03, 2018 8:55 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Setting steps using Clearpath sdsk servos on emco 120p
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4298
Setting steps using Clearpath sdsk servos on emco 120p
As the conversion continues I'm at the point where im fine tuning the motion on my emco 120p axises The calculation: Machine units are inch Ball screws have a 5mm pitch Motor to screw pully is 2:1 Steps per rev on the sdsk servo is 800 (1600 steps per screw revolution) The math suggests that my turn...