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- Tue Apr 27, 2021 7:15 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Spindle Bench Test (Resolved)
- Replies: 4
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Spindle Bench Test (Resolved)
I have made several attempts at doing a spindle bench test using the spindlebenchtest.cnc file, following Marty's video. The attached screenshot is what happens when trying to run the program. I uninstalled the Acorn software (CNC12 V4.64/ Pro Router) and did a fresh install, same results. Any ideas...
- Sun Apr 25, 2021 8:39 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: C86ACCP Board Slaved Axis & Acorn Pairing
- Replies: 2
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Re: C86ACCP Board Slaved Axis & Acorn Pairing
After going over the Acorn Paring and squaring manual, it looks like using the C86ACCP to pair the axis, is referred to hardware pairing in the manual, I think :!: Using this method, auto squaring is not possible. So I'll just skip using the slave feature on the C86ACCP and use the A axis connection...
- Sun Apr 25, 2021 6:59 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: C86ACCP Board Slaved Axis & Acorn Pairing
- Replies: 2
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C86ACCP Board Slaved Axis & Acorn Pairing
I am using the CNC4PC/C86ACCP board to connect Clearpath motors with the Acorn board for a gantry cnc machine. I have the jumper set to slave with the Y-axis on the C86ACCP. Do the motors have to be paired in the acorn wizard and if so how. The only option is to pair Axis 4 with one of the other two...
- Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:46 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Spindle Motor Recommendations
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8800
Re: Spindle Motor Recommendations
Hi jpmsteadi, I had a Grizzly G704 that I planned on doing a cnc conversion, which had a 1 hp motor (750 watts). I purchased a 1 1/2 h.p motor from the company that manufactured the motor, which is in China. I noticed that the PMV-30 Mill comes with a 2 h.p motor, this maybe an option for you. I loo...
- Mon Mar 01, 2021 11:36 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Homing and Squaring with Software Pairing using Clearpath servo (sdk model)
- Replies: 3
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- Sun Feb 28, 2021 10:53 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Homing and Squaring with Software Pairing using Clearpath servo (sdk model)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1500
Homing and Squaring with Software Pairing using Clearpath servo (sdk model)
Hi, I going to convert a Avid Nema 34 control system for the Avid Pro cnc router, with Clearpath servo's and Acorn board. I have a couple of questions.... On page 15 of the axis pairing and squaring manual, it says too put a jumper between the Master axis & Slave axis Enable signal. Is this jump...