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by metalman2
Fri Dec 17, 2021 11:40 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"
Replies: 45
Views: 8258

Re: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"

Is the license a onetime purchase? I find the info on the website very vague.
by metalman2
Fri Dec 17, 2021 9:59 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"
Replies: 45
Views: 8258

Re: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"

So I just need to purchase the license? I just include the report that I just posted when I make this purchase? Thanks again

Is my serial #5081?
by metalman2
Fri Dec 17, 2021 9:45 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"
Replies: 45
Views: 8258

Re: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"

Sorry if I missed it but I didn't see a report. Please post one. The control system serial number you show doesn't bring up anything. The report will show everything I need to reply. Sorry, I'm still new at all this. Hope this is what you need! report_1442FC0CB1C3-0813215081_2021-12-17_19-29-06.zip
by metalman2
Fri Dec 17, 2021 8:01 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"
Replies: 45
Views: 8258

Re: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"

So it's up and running! Thanks everyone. I've played around with some of the conversational programming and it's great. Do I have to add the pro license to run larger programs? I'm not sure if the acorn came with that license when I purchased it. Thanks
by metalman2
Wed Nov 24, 2021 5:34 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"
Replies: 45
Views: 8258

Re: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"

Yeah, that's wrong. The Acorn doc is a bit skimpy on defining the DB25 outputs but it is suggesting 5V positive logic, so you have it wired backwards. No worries the LEDs on the CW230 input just won't work like this -- no damage. You need to feed the DB25 signals to the positive inputs and tie the ...
by metalman2
Wed Nov 24, 2021 5:19 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"
Replies: 45
Views: 8258

Re: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"

On the drive it has 8 dip switches but no information is given for switch 4 or 8. What should those be set at? I've read to leave them at factory settings but I'm not sure what that was..
by metalman2
Wed Nov 24, 2021 5:05 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"
Replies: 45
Views: 8258

Re: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"

As for the 1422.22 steps per in. the machine I have is sprocket & chain driven, is it telling me that it takes less than 1 motor revolution to travel 1"? Yes it does, assuming 16x microstepping (3200 for full revolution). Glad you got the math under your belt. Cheers So if that's the case ...
by metalman2
Wed Nov 24, 2021 3:42 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"
Replies: 45
Views: 8258

Re: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"

Not sure if my attachment will open or not but these are the motors I'm using. I wired everything up and set the axis wizard to what I believed to be correct and have no movement. I can hear the motor energize when the power supply is powered but nothing seems to happen when I try to jog it. I've go...
by metalman2
Wed Nov 24, 2021 12:29 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"
Replies: 45
Views: 8258

Re: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"

I think this is starting to make sense. What I meant was that I have 3 signal wires coming from the driver and the 8 motor wires down to 4 following what documentation I have. I do have a db25 connector and finally found the schematic for the pin configuration. Pins 18-25 give me the 5V needed for t...
by metalman2
Tue Nov 23, 2021 10:42 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"
Replies: 45
Views: 8258

Re: So I bought a unused/used "buildyourcnc"

I've got the motor wired parallel, 8 wires down to 3. The only documentation I have states to set the driver to 1/16 microstep, 2.7A with the motor turning 1422.22 steps/in. and it gives me dipswitch settings. Does this tell me anything? You talk about the wiring going to 5V, does that mean I need t...