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by Bob B
Mon May 30, 2022 4:19 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Touch Probe
Replies: 1
Views: 517

Re: Touch Probe

Figured out what the problem was!!
The cable had an intermittent break in it.
REPLACED THE CABLE AND ALL IS FINE.
by Bob B
Sat May 28, 2022 6:44 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Touch Probe
Replies: 1
Views: 517

Touch Probe

I have a two-year-old Next Wave Automation Model 20090 Touch Probe but can't get it to hook up to the Acorn Board. When I plug in the probe it shows the probe connected but when the probe is tripped the red light comes on in the probe but does not show any connection to the board. NWA says the probe...
by Bob B
Thu May 05, 2022 11:42 pm
Forum: Acorn CNC Tech Tips Knowledge Base, Look Here! before posting
Topic: Tool Touch Off plate
Replies: 20
Views: 5761

Re: Tool Touch Off plate

I only have the movable one.
The cutting depth now appears to be working.
Thanks again for all your help.
by Bob B
Wed May 04, 2022 5:02 pm
Forum: Acorn CNC Tech Tips Knowledge Base, Look Here! before posting
Topic: Tool Touch Off plate
Replies: 20
Views: 5761

Re: Tool Touch Off plate

ShawnM
I deleted the file that was copied into the mfunc44.mac file by Acorn and installed my backup version into the cncm directory and it seems to work great.
Thanks so much for all your help.
by Bob B
Sat Apr 30, 2022 11:31 pm
Forum: Acorn CNC Tech Tips Knowledge Base, Look Here! before posting
Topic: Tool Touch Off plate
Replies: 20
Views: 5761

Re: Tool Touch Off plate

I will reinstall the original mfunc44 and go from there.
Thanks
by Bob B
Sat Apr 30, 2022 6:55 pm
Forum: Acorn CNC Tech Tips Knowledge Base, Look Here! before posting
Topic: Tool Touch Off plate
Replies: 20
Views: 5761

Re: Tool Touch Off plate

Chris at Acorn copied the mfunc44.mac file into the mfunc44.mac file and I am using the Auto Z to plate button. Maybe that is why I am having a problem.
Should I reinstall the mfunc44.mac file from my original cncm backup?
by Bob B
Sat Apr 30, 2022 11:58 am
Forum: Acorn CNC Tech Tips Knowledge Base, Look Here! before posting
Topic: Tool Touch Off plate
Replies: 20
Views: 5761

Re: Tool Touch Off plate

I am using the Auto Z to plate button and Chris copied the M6funct program to the m44 button. I assumed it was the correct program.
by Bob B
Sat Apr 30, 2022 11:49 am
Forum: Acorn CNC Tech Tips Knowledge Base, Look Here! before posting
Topic: Tool Touch Off plate
Replies: 20
Views: 5761

Re: Tool Touch Off plate

Changed the Tool Touch-Off plate to a .375" Thick and run the test per Gary's suggestion. Measured the plate at .375 and then run the Z0 and it leaves a .215" gap between the plate and spoil board. The Wizzard shows .375 on the plate and Parm 71 shows .375 also. Tried the -.375 and no chan...
by Bob B
Sat Apr 30, 2022 10:53 am
Forum: Acorn CNC Tech Tips Knowledge Base, Look Here! before posting
Topic: Tool Touch Off plate
Replies: 20
Views: 5761

Re: Tool Touch Off plate

This is it one I downloaded (mfunc6router-manset.mac)
by Bob B
Sat Apr 30, 2022 10:39 am
Forum: Acorn CNC Tech Tips Knowledge Base, Look Here! before posting
Topic: Tool Touch Off plate
Replies: 20
Views: 5761

Re: Tool Touch Off plate

I am using the mfunc6.mac macro.