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by Nigelo
Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Lathe CAM post processor
Replies: 2
Views: 137

Re: Lathe CAM post processor

Since both Catia and Solidworks are under the Dassault umbrella, perhaps the following post may help
https://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=4101
by Nigelo
Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:33 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Safe Spindle Temperature?
Replies: 23
Views: 1012

Re: Safe Spindle Temperature?

How about researching if Ceramic Bearings could be an option assuming they are available in your size. My air cooled Router spindle uses this up to 24K rpm but does need 10 minute warm up before use. However, I don't know the suitability for a Mill
by Nigelo
Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:23 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Z Axis Slips
Replies: 6
Views: 286

Re: Z Axis Slips

Please post a current Report.zip from your machine, ideally with hi-def photos of your control cabinet, which will help everyone understand your configuration
by Nigelo
Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:15 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: 5v and db25
Replies: 6
Views: 220

Re: 5v and db25

The DB25 is supplied with 5vdc from the board itself i.e. not a separate supply. Centroid's Installation manual shows a photo on page 54 with connections as follows: - Red wire from DB25 Pin 2 to drive Pul+ - Black wire from DB25 Pin 3 to drive Pul - - Blue wire from DB25 Pin 18 to drive Dir+ - Yell...
by Nigelo
Sat Feb 10, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Unable to Set Spindle Speed via G-Code <resolved>
Replies: 12
Views: 493

Re: Unable to Set Spindle Speed via G-Code

Frankly, I'm surprised anything worked but at least you are now making progress. Why? Imagine trying to make sense of a phone call when you can only hear 1 word out of 3 in every other sentence and I'm not talking of selective hearing :mrgreen: I think you could also usefully tidy up / replace the w...
by Nigelo
Sat Feb 10, 2024 1:14 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Running Arbetrary NC Code
Replies: 1
Views: 127

Re: Running Arbetrary NC Code

Refer to section 3.3 of your Manual - MDI
by Nigelo
Sat Feb 10, 2024 12:36 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: CNC12 "Sticking" during Macros
Replies: 24
Views: 1060

Re: CNC12 "Sticking" during Macros

As a start, create a new Report.zip and post here
by Nigelo
Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Unable to Set Spindle Speed via G-Code <resolved>
Replies: 12
Views: 493

Re: Unable to Set Spindle Speed via G-Code

Your error log is absolutely full of MPU and PC resends. This MUST be addressed before trying to work out other issues as the system will not work properly until this is sorted.

Review Keith's post here https://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic. ... 777#p82777
by Nigelo
Fri Feb 09, 2024 6:35 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Wizard Outputs List
Replies: 4
Views: 261

Re: Wizard Outputs List

Don't drag your OUTPUT5 out of the box and then try to drag in another. Simply drag your new Output setting into and over the top of the existing setting which will automatically remove the old setting. 1 single drag and drop instead of 2
by Nigelo
Sat Feb 03, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Attaching Limit Switches Q
Replies: 6
Views: 454

Re: Attaching Limit Switches Q

Q2
No, the software travel limits are calculated from the Home position and therefore only operational after Homing.