here is link the latest Acorn quick start guide with win10 configuration, power hookup and cnc12 install instructions.
http://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_diy ... guide.html
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- Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:01 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Touch Screen Monitors
- Replies: 74
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- Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:55 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: My Acorn arrived, Woo Hoo!
- Replies: 4
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Re: My Acorn arrived, Woo Hoo!
hello. yes since adding new features specific to Acorn in CNC12, the low level software running those features rely on built in Windows 10 capabilities. This is also true for the rest of the Centroid CNC controller line up (Oak, and Allin1DC based systems running CNC12) fyi...if you have a windows 7...
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 3:44 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Touch Screen Monitors
- Replies: 74
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Re: Touch Screen Monitors
I'm using a HP Business L4Q76A8#ABA 22" E220t TMNT Monitor and i just saw these on amazon as well. https://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-TD2220-Dual-Point-Optical-Monitor/dp/B009F1IKFC/ref=sr_1_8?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1502826104&sr=1-8&keywords=touch+screen+lcd&refinements=p_n_feature...
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 3:39 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: My Acorn arrived, Woo Hoo!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3467
Re: My Acorn arrived, Woo Hoo!
1) Is it dangerous to the board to connect it to a Win7 PC that is possibly below the minimum specs listed? It will be used for testing purposes with only simple linear moves to set the stepper drive & motor tuning. No complex moves whatsoever. << the CNC12 software is not compatible with window...
- Mon Aug 14, 2017 10:25 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Techno-Isel CPM 3020 router retrofit Limit, E-Stop & Stepper Wiring
- Replies: 34
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Re: Techno-Isel CPM 3020 router retrofit Limit, E-Stop & Stepper Wiring
hello. you certainly can use the dropping resistors to knock the 24 vdc down to 5vdc to power the drive logic . that is perfectly acceptable. however meanwell 5 vdc logic power supplies are inexpensive. and its nice to not have anything else connected to the 24 VDC logic power going to the Acorn boa...
- Mon Aug 14, 2017 11:39 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Acorn on a D&M4 Benchtop CNC Mill
- Replies: 1
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Re: Acorn on a D&M4 Benchtop CNC Mill
thanks for posting great overview of your Acorn project machine!
- Mon Aug 14, 2017 11:29 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Techno-Isel CPM 3020 router retrofit Limit, E-Stop & Stepper Wiring
- Replies: 34
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Re: Techno-Isel CPM 3020 router retrofit Limit, E-Stop & Stepper Wiring
Well, guess now I need 3 power supplies: PS1 - 24 VCD for Acorn Logic << fyi..this logic power supply is supplied with the Acorn CNC Controller kit!>>> PS2 - 24 VDC for stepper motors PS3 - 5 VDC for Stepper driver / Acorn interface Thanks to Chuck for making the drawing so quickly and to you for p...
- Fri Aug 11, 2017 3:48 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Techno-Isel CPM 3020 router retrofit Limit, E-Stop & Stepper Wiring
- Replies: 34
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Re: Techno-Isel CPM 3020 router retrofit Limit, E-Stop & Stepper Wiring
please see Leadshine (and clones) Acorn schematic attached.
Chuck drew this one up for us.
Chuck drew this one up for us.
- Mon Aug 07, 2017 12:33 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Techno-Isel CPM 3020 router retrofit Limit, E-Stop & Stepper Wiring
- Replies: 34
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Re: Limit and E-Stop Wiring
no problem..you can use up inputs for the other switches.. just trying save you some free inputs! -K
- Sun Aug 06, 2017 4:55 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Techno-Isel CPM 3020 router retrofit Limit, E-Stop & Stepper Wiring
- Replies: 34
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Re: Limit and E-Stop Wiring
Orin, Hello. Check out the Acorn Hookup Schematics located here.. http://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_diy/downloads/acorn_schematics/centroid_acorn_hookup_schematics.zip the standard connections schematic #14826 shows how to wire up the limit switches. Wire the limit switches that you want the machi...