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by CNCisRobot
Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:49 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Prox Switch Help [Resolved]
Replies: 29
Views: 4375

Re: Prox Switch Help [Resolved]

I think the Omron parallel would work, but it does not have all the advantages of the way I am implementing it. Mine is very expandable have as many sensors as you like just use more boards and connect them in series because of the NO active relay output. Plus it will show sensor disconnect or wire ...
by CNCisRobot
Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:02 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Prox Switch Help [Resolved]
Replies: 29
Views: 4375

Re: Prox Switch Help [Resolved]

Hi All, This is how I solved the prox sensor issue. I designed a small board that you wire 3 sensors in and then 0V. 12V power and a switched relay output switching ground. With the relay energised the NO contact on the relay is closed, this then meets the acorn ideal requirement of an active normal...
by CNCisRobot
Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:48 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Show me your Custom VCP's!
Replies: 280
Views: 244503

Re: Show me your Custom VCP's!

This is my VCP I have just built the control box but don't have a machine yet as I don't have all the parts to build it. The machine is my own design and will do milling, Laser engraving small cutting and 3D printing. So my VCP is a work in progress as I don't know exactly the work flow and buttons ...
by CNCisRobot
Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:56 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Show me your Custom VCP's!
Replies: 280
Views: 244503

Re: Show me your Custom VCP's!

I have cracked it for now will come back with more detail and examples!
by CNCisRobot
Fri Jun 03, 2022 10:02 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Show me your Custom VCP's!
Replies: 280
Views: 244503

Re: Show me your Custom VCP's!

Hi Shawn, thanks for the reply, I have been playing for 3 days on this and going round in circles. I changed the yellow buttons to square with round corners and I but text like X+ these displayed ok except for the round corners which is one reason why I was getting confused. I tried to convert font ...
by CNCisRobot
Fri Jun 03, 2022 6:13 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Show me your Custom VCP's!
Replies: 280
Views: 244503

Re: Show me your Custom VCP's!

I am new and before I customise the VCP I have downloaded Inkscape and have tried to make some buttons. If I make a very simple button 2 squares and text they seem to work. But I would like rounded buttons but as soon as I add curves they disappear and show as square on the VCP. And if I try to make...
by CNCisRobot
Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:11 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: WANTED Acorn Breakout Board
Replies: 0
Views: 1714

WANTED Acorn Breakout Board

Hi, Does anyone have a new used or faulty Acorn breakout board spare. I would like to purchase please. I am in the UK thank you. ;)
by CNCisRobot
Fri Mar 04, 2022 2:29 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Connection Problems
Replies: 7
Views: 1248

Re: Connection Problems

Can I buy just the breakout board then as I have everything else, thank you.
by CNCisRobot
Fri Mar 04, 2022 1:42 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Connection Problems
Replies: 7
Views: 1248

Re: Connection Problems

So the answer is there is a chip on the breakout board, which connects to the BBG which will then allow the connection and the software to run. So without schematics of the breakout board I cant add the chip to my breakout board setup. So my next problem is where I can just buy the Acorn break out b...
by CNCisRobot
Fri Mar 04, 2022 11:10 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Connection Problems
Replies: 7
Views: 1248

Connection Problems

Hi, I need some help desperately I have an old GRBL system that I am looking to replace, and I already have a BBG and BBB board as I am into electronics. I want to run the ACORN software and see if I like it, as there is no demo mode, my plan is to make the BBG connect to my original break out board...