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It is a valid G code file, describing a valid toolpath. If it is not the toolpath you wanted, then that is for you to sort out with your CAD/CAM software. I cannot help you with that. Hi, On the CAM all looks good, however, I am trying to decipher what you said and did: A CNC12 graph of your "...

"Nothing works" is an all-too-common error report. In fact, it appears that lots of things worked. Your CAD/CAM system ran. Your CAD/CAM system posted a valid G code file. You apparently got that G code file loaded on the control. The control is able to run that G code file without parse ...

confirm operation of rotary switch with the PLC I/o screen (alt i) open the Wizard - define the input that you have the rotary switch wired to as 4th axis Home Ok - go to the homing menu , select Automatic Homing, double check the homing direction and order - press write settings to cnc control Tha...

What's not working about it? What does it do or not do? Duh... That would help, right? Nothing works. The file loaded on CNC12 does not show what is being cut and when it cuts it cuts a bunch of gibberish... The flat file actually looks like what I want cut and it works but the AX file which uses t...

Hello,
I have a homing switch for my A axis. How do I setup the homing of my rotary axis?

Hello, Kind of a long shot here but any input or help is appreciated. I use Aspire for 2D inlay work, I have a rotary axis on my CNC as well. Gary Campbel was kind enough to provide at my own risk a post-processor so I could use the rotary functionality. What happened is for some reason the post pro...

Hey Tony, I've got a gerber 404 (cutting area oround 50x52 inches) for sale. ($2500) I got it to retrofit and then found a 4x8 table(gerber as well) and swapped that one to acorn controller and clearpath servos. I can get pics of everything if your interested Hello Heath, Sent you a pm. Feel free t...

How to wire depends on if you use a mechanical or an NPN switch. For both are schematics in the documentation section here. How to mount it on the 4th axis depends on the type of it. Uwe I guess that the most accurate switch would be NPN right? I am not sure what and where to get the A axis homing ...

Hello,
I need to add to my 4th Axis a homing switch.
Can any of the wonderful folks here in the forum offer me some suggestions on the best way to about it and hardware to get so I can connect it to the Centroid Controller?

Thanks!

suntravel wrote: ↑Sat Dec 17, 2022 3:20 pm copy

cncm.ol/.tl and /.wcs from old installation and you will have all WCS and Tool setups like before.

Uwe

Where are those old files located?
Thanks for the help!