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Connect those LeadShine (clone) drives to the DB25 connector and make sure that you do not connect to the enable pin on the drive

Why not use the existing "Machining Envelope" feature?

Yours is a pretty straightforward tangential cutter application. As long as you have a CAM program that can output the C axis positions, I see no obstacles. There are numerous options for customization with the Centroid system. Both virtual (onscreen) and physical buttons. Here's one I did a few yea...

It looks like you are connecting to a 24v com terminal on the power block. The 24v(+) terminals are the 2 on the far right

Have you tried adding a 0.1mfd capacitor across the Acorn analog terminals?

If you wish your analog voltage to be linear, set the wizard rpm minimum to zero. Then set your desired minimum speed in the VFD parameters (Htz Min)

Shopvacs and their PVC hoses are some of the worst static generators out there. Look this over, it may help

Set your ClearPath motors to 3200 steps per rev

is that the only solution No. You can use NPN Normally Open (NO) sensors in parallel. NO sensors are usually cheaper and for the purposes of homing or limits on a homebuilt router they will perform every bit as good as the NC versions. The only downside is that a NO sensor will not show as tripped ...

Try using the WPG Pendant's wheel. Works as fast (or as slow) as you desire.