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by guerra_cues
Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:45 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Homing 4th Axis
Replies: 28
Views: 669

Re: Homing 4th Axis

Problem solved. I little bit of grease to pump out any debris out the ball nut solved the problem. Learning as I go…
Thanks guys!
by guerra_cues
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:05 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Homing 4th Axis
Replies: 28
Views: 669

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...
by guerra_cues
Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:08 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Homing 4th Axis
Replies: 28
Views: 669

Re: Homing 4th Axis

cnckeith wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:07 pm 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.

I will try to do a video later on today. Thanks again.
by guerra_cues
Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:06 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Homing 4th Axis
Replies: 28
Views: 669

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...
by guerra_cues
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Homing 4th Axis
Replies: 28
Views: 669

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?
by guerra_cues
Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:47 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Homing 4th Axis
Replies: 28
Views: 669

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, ...
by guerra_cues
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:19 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Homing 4th Axis
Replies: 28
Views: 669

Re: Homing 4th Axis

cnckeith wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:38 pm what do you mean by not homing? not moving? not finding the switch? not changing from dashed lines to numbers in the dro?
I am not sure if I am correct Keith but when I home the CNC when I start it up the A axis does not move like all the other axis do.
by guerra_cues
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Homing 4th Axis
Replies: 28
Views: 669

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...
by guerra_cues
Wed Mar 13, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Homing 4th Axis
Replies: 28
Views: 669

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...
by guerra_cues
Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:41 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Homing 4th Axis
Replies: 28
Views: 669

Re: Homing 4th Axis

Sword wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:37 am There should be a M91/A or M92/A before the M26/A. Post a current report since your last changes to set up the A prox.
Then report attached should be the most current one Scott.
Thank you!