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Is there a source to learn how to use the KP-3 Touch Probe to digitze a part? I need to make a 3d model then mill some slots and engrave on it. the digitizing routines built into cnc12 are covered in the CNC12 Mill operators manual. while they are very easy to use, the digitizing to cutting a part ...

its best to have the cad/cam system use short vectors and stick to g1's and g0's which is common these days.
then you can get any type of "move" to work in any plane with any other axis.

usinart wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:26 am Ok as this moment nothing as change .the axe that are plugin are moving as soon the power arrive.
need help .
thanks

is this the sigma 2 system? need photos and more information to help.

I'm now wondering if it would be worth putting an RPM sensor in this setup too. I assume Acorn could detect the commanded RPM vs the actual RPM and compensate? Nope, CNC12 does not close the loop on spindle speed control. CNC12 will show you the actual RPM via the encoder feedback but, its up to yo...

ok. how about lots of detailed photos of your setup? might help us out so we can see what you got going on.
#3 here tells you how to put hi res images in an online photo album
https://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=1043

if you are not going to rigid tap on the W axis, independent Z axes can be controlled with G code, you could simply have your post processor put W in the G code for the 2nd Z axis when you want that 2nd Z to move and then the W axis would move not Z M333 is not sorted and is experimental, not sure i...

thanks, busy day working with Delta Drives and Hickory, just getting around to looking at the forum now.

CNC12 v5.1 RC#6 Mill, Lathe, Router, Plasma RC5 now available for download and testing. Models: Acorn, AcornSix, Hickory, Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 Download link https://centroid-support.filemail.com/d/hmudxsfolvbjbeq?skipreg=true&pk_vid=90c44244f862018e17133063393e70b5 changes from RC5 Fixed M115 no...

ok cool. please install v5.08 or better yet v5.1 release candidate #6
https://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic. ... 632#p86632

in you current version
open the wizard press CTRL P and save the pdf to the desktop.
then install the new version of CNC12 following the guidance in the setup document.

Allthewatts wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:28 pm How did you hookup the individual drives? Curious if you have photos of the box and layout! Thanks so much.

not a mill but emco lathe start to finish.
https://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic. ... 4&start=10