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by cnckeith
Fri Feb 11, 2022 5:01 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Gecko 320X Ref: Drawing S15088
Replies: 9
Views: 1461

Re: Gecko 320X Ref: Drawing S15088

maybe use a relay board, the clearpath schematic shows example of this
https://www.centroidcnc.com/dealersuppo ... 972.r6.pdf
by cnckeith
Fri Feb 11, 2022 4:58 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: thunder bolt 3 -> ethernet
Replies: 6
Views: 1042

Re: thunder bolt 3 -> ethernet

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by cnckeith
Fri Feb 11, 2022 1:49 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: thunder bolt 3 -> ethernet
Replies: 6
Views: 1042

Re: thunder bolt 3 -> ethernet

not recommended.
by cnckeith
Fri Feb 11, 2022 1:47 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Z axis and lathe ATC problem, mystery solved
Replies: 12
Views: 2437

Re: Z axis and lathe ATC problem, mystery

SOP machine tool building: get basic motion working before introducing the complexities of an ATC.
get Z and X moving and calibrated, homing working, spindle working etc. etc.. the entire machine execpt for the ATC.... then and only then introduce the ATC plc program, additional axes , etc.etc.
by cnckeith
Thu Feb 10, 2022 10:55 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: C1 on main acorn board burned right off the board <running now>
Replies: 24
Views: 4335

Re: C1 on main acorn board burned right off the board

glad you are up and running, what is the final product?

Rev 4 relay board and cable can be purchased on the Acorn web page, here.
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... oller.html
at the bottom of the page.
relay board.png
by cnckeith
Thu Feb 10, 2022 5:57 pm
Forum: Acorn CNC Plasma
Topic: Cutting holes
Replies: 8
Views: 2462

Re: Cutting holes

thanks for posting!
by cnckeith
Thu Feb 10, 2022 5:00 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: EtherCAT or RS 485...
Replies: 5
Views: 1084

Re: EtherCAT or RS 485...

if you plan on using Acorn, make sure the Delta drive model supports step and direction input. many Acorn machines are using delta's, they work well. most of their models support step and direction. a few rare ones do not, look up the model feature set on the delta website to be sure. related. https...
by cnckeith
Thu Feb 10, 2022 3:06 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Show me your Custom VCP's!
Replies: 280
Views: 250441

Re: Show me your Custom VCP's!

fresh VCP button graphics for One Shots buttons, i fixed drill array and added 4th axis clamp.
by cnckeith
Thu Feb 10, 2022 2:17 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Show me your Custom VCP's!
Replies: 280
Views: 250441

Re: Show me your Custom VCP's!

the svg files are ready to go, i found a mistake in the drill array graphic i will post fresh set soon.