Problem solved. I little bit of grease to pump out any debris out the ball nut solved the problem. Learning as I go…
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- Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:45 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Homing 4th Axis
- Replies: 28
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- Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:05 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Homing 4th Axis
- Replies: 28
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Re: Homing 4th Axis
ok does the noise come from the motors themselves? if so, sounds like you need to tune them. a video of it would be great so we can hear what kind of noise it is. Just recorded this with my GoPro. The noise stops when I move a few thousands of an inch up and down on the Z. I hope it makes sense abo...
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:08 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Homing 4th Axis
- Replies: 28
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- Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:06 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Homing 4th Axis
- Replies: 28
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Re: Homing 4th Axis
does the noise happen when the axis is moving or holding position? and remind us what kind of axis motor and drive do you have? a lot of axis motors will make noise when holding if there is play in the mechanical system or too tight! so look for either in the Z axis mechanism Noise happens when the...
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:09 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Homing 4th Axis
- Replies: 28
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Re: Homing 4th Axis
Jog the A axis until INP6 is green. Then press Cycle Start to find home. Yeah! It works! Thank you! Let me bring up another issue... I am having somewhat of a loud pitch noise On the Z axis depending on what position is it on... Any ideas about what the issue might be and how can I troubleshoot it?
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:47 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Homing 4th Axis
- Replies: 28
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Re: Homing 4th Axis
How much gap is there between the proxy and the bolt? You might need to close the gap a bit more. Also, try a flatter hex head bolt with a bit of a radius groeund on it. It might sense better. Your cncm.hom file doesn't have the home command for the 4th yet. Once you set the direction for the 4th, ...
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:19 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Homing 4th Axis
- Replies: 28
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- Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:03 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Homing 4th Axis
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Re: Homing 4th Axis
Hello, A few things: - I did follow Keith's instructions - I also followed the Scott's and did the F1F1F1 procedure When I pressed the M91/A command the A axis keeps rotating. The M92/A it does stop... I noticed that the light of the A axis is always red unless I stop it right where the screw is (wh...
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 2:50 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Homing 4th Axis
- Replies: 28
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Re: Homing 4th Axis
thanks scott, and i'll add then you can set 4th WCS zero position with the cnc12 setup menu. or with a macro and vcp button if you like. set 4tth zero.png My guess is that VCP button is custom, right? How can I can set 4th WCS zero position with the cnc12 setup menu? You can see that on the picture...
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:41 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Homing 4th Axis
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1060