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by cobiecat
Tue Jan 04, 2022 12:30 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: How do you wire/ program a ATC auto tool changer with acorn?
Replies: 8
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Re: How do you wire/ program a ATC auto tool changer with acorn?

Shawn, I built a 10 position bi-directional tool changer for my Tormach mill and control it in a manner similar to what you were describing. I use the outputs of an add-on Tormach I/O board as inputs to a Parker 6k controller which can be programmed as desired. The 6k controller sends pulse and dire...
by cobiecat
Fri Oct 22, 2021 7:16 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Using Parker servo as spindle
Replies: 0
Views: 1226

Using Parker servo as spindle

Hello, I have a Parker ac servo and Gemini controller that I would like to be able to use as a lathe spindle motor if possible. The controller can utilize either +/-10V or step and direction input. The Acorn analog output is 0-10V so that won't work directly, but Axiomatic and others make a signal c...