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by terrymcc
Wed Feb 10, 2021 11:31 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Probe detect with inexpensive sensors
Replies: 6
Views: 2936

Re: Probe detect with inexpensive sensors

Thanks Keith, I created a google drive and uploaded the pics, the STL print files, and IGES model files. I did IGES format thinking that might be most universal since I use Rhino and not likely that popular. If you need a different format, let me know ... Here is the link.... https://drive.google.co...
by terrymcc
Wed Feb 10, 2021 3:21 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Probe detect with inexpensive sensors
Replies: 6
Views: 2936

Probe detect with inexpensive sensors

First, I want to say I am a firm believer in quality tools and am not putting that down especially if they are tools that help generate revenue. However, as a retired hobbyist, I struggle rationalizing putting a couple of grand in sensors for an import machine. I'd rather use it fly fishing ;?) On t...
by terrymcc
Sun Feb 07, 2021 10:28 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Software upgrade question
Replies: 4
Views: 1915

Re: Software upgrade question

got it... Thanks
by terrymcc
Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:03 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Software upgrade question
Replies: 4
Views: 1915

Re: Software upgrade question

Thanks
by terrymcc
Fri Feb 05, 2021 6:05 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Software upgrade question
Replies: 4
Views: 1915

Software upgrade question

I am off to upgrade the mill and late software to version 4.62.... I have watched the 2 year old video and understand and assume still applies. I have one question .... My PLC software in the lathe app has had a couple of mods. Can I copy it over of do I need to find and make same changes in 4.62?
by terrymcc
Fri Feb 05, 2021 5:32 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Question about affects of Offset Screen
Replies: 7
Views: 3400

Re: Question about affects of Offset Screen

I do... I've just spent so long getting everything up and going on both lathe and mill, I'm anxious about possibly loosing it. Need to look up the doc on doing a software upgrade.
by terrymcc
Thu Feb 04, 2021 8:20 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Question about affects of Offset Screen
Replies: 7
Views: 3400

Question about affects of Offset Screen

I am having the following issue; If I am at the home screen and have selected a tool, the reading would be T02 H02 for example with tool 2 having been selected. If I open (and don't even change anything) in the tool offset screen and return to the main screen, it reads T02 H--- If I go to MDI and re...
by terrymcc
Mon Feb 01, 2021 5:23 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Struggling with CSS <rpm vs feed>
Replies: 2
Views: 1264

Re: Struggling with CSS

I see now.... Thanks for promptly pointing that out.... I'm getting there ;?)
by terrymcc
Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:00 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Struggling with CSS <rpm vs feed>
Replies: 2
Views: 1264

Struggling with CSS <rpm vs feed>

I am learning to use the lathe Intercon. I am having difficulty with the CSS functionality. In the attached file, the facing operation is set for a spindle speed of 1000 and CSS mode. When I run the program, The RPM go straight to 2000RPM and stays there. I assume for CSS to work, it has to know the...
by terrymcc
Sat Jan 30, 2021 5:32 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Probe protection with MPG
Replies: 17
Views: 5199

Re: Probe protection with MPG

And, I guess looking at my post, my attempt to drop in imoge's didn't work either....