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by cnckeith
Mon May 06, 2024 3:10 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: CNC12 Software cycle start disabled
Replies: 10
Views: 144

Re: CNC12 Software cycle start disabled

they are designed to work in conjunction.
by cnckeith
Mon May 06, 2024 2:48 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Tool Change Macro Help
Replies: 26
Views: 534

Re: Tool Change Macro Help

Wanting to "optimize" a macro doesn't make you a weirdo it means you want to work more efficiently. I have several macros that I've trimmed down so as not to waste my time with questions that I don't need to be asked. For the newbie, the questions are very helpful so that's why others hav...
by cnckeith
Mon May 06, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Video Walkthrough of How I Use the Acorn
Replies: 18
Views: 739

Re: Video Walkthrough of How I Use the Acorn

spikee wrote: Mon May 06, 2024 4:19 am You could use the generic china one for like 80USD that most people use in te DIY atmosphere.
Due to the technology used, they pretty much all perform the same.
lobing anyone? ;)
by cnckeith
Mon May 06, 2024 2:38 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: ethernet communication errors...wits end
Replies: 8
Views: 197

Re: ethernet communication errors...wits end

use v5.1 there are ethernet connection improvements for intel drivers in v5.1
by cnckeith
Fri May 03, 2024 6:25 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Tool Change Macro Help
Replies: 26
Views: 534

Re: Tool Change Macro Help

Measurement10 wrote: Fri May 03, 2024 5:45 pm Ok, i think i got it. I realized that although you set up the part initially and set Z0 using the initial tool, the initial tool still needs to be touched off using the tool setter (unless im wrong about this).
sounds like you are mixing setting tool height with part zeros
by cnckeith
Fri May 03, 2024 6:24 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Pro vs Ultimate, MPG questions...
Replies: 11
Views: 210

Re: Pro vs Ultimate, MPG questions...

and any future ultimate features we add. :D
by cnckeith
Fri May 03, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: AcornSix issues
Replies: 12
Views: 336

Re: AcornSix issues

Can I send the AcornSix in for this update. sure thing! please use RMA number 36920 ship to: Centroid Attn: RMA #36920 159 Gates Rd. Howard, PA 16841 pack it well and insure the package. be sure to let us know exactly where you want it shipped back to, and your cell phone number. send that info to ...
by cnckeith
Fri May 03, 2024 12:51 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Shopbot conversion: tech help needed
Replies: 2
Views: 97

Re: New Shopbot conversion: tech help needed

feed hold is while you are running a g code program, that doesn't stop you from jogging since jogging is jogging and not running a g code program. :D (unless you edit the plc program and make it that way) you could try and use the door safety inputs which sounds like they would do want you want. her...
by cnckeith
Fri May 03, 2024 12:50 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: C Axis Lathe Situation
Replies: 3
Views: 491

Re: C Axis Lathe Situation

i moved this post into the acorn forum