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by Toaster
Tue Sep 28, 2021 3:49 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: G52 getting cleared by probing?
Replies: 2
Views: 1020

G52 getting cleared by probing?

Hey everyone, here's something I'm working through... For context I have a 4x8 router table. My table is two layers: A base layer with a plenum, and a spoilboard on top. The spoilboard gets beat up and gets smoothed off with a big surfacing bit. The spoilboard has been glued down to the base. I have...
by Toaster
Tue Sep 28, 2021 3:43 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Change smoothing via command?
Replies: 5
Views: 1842

Re: Change smoothing via command?

That's great advice everyone. I really appreciate it.
by Toaster
Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:58 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Change smoothing via command?
Replies: 5
Views: 1842

Change smoothing via command?

Hi all, I was curious if I can change smoothing modes with a command in a G Code file. I took a look at the docs and I didn't see anything in there about it...

Is this possible? Has anyone ever done it? If so I'd be interested in knowing how...
by Toaster
Tue May 25, 2021 9:25 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: ACORN powered CNC Router with DIY ATC Spindle
Replies: 15
Views: 5698

Re: ACORN powered CNC Router with DIY ATC Spindle

I've always wondered if something like that could be done, and turns out it can!

What's that gearbox that actually unscrews the collet nut? And do you have some kind of detection to know how tight/loose it is?
by Toaster
Fri May 07, 2021 10:01 pm
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: ShopBot Acorn ATC retrofit
Replies: 18
Views: 13233

Re: ShopBot Acorn ATC retrofit

A little update... I had some free time today and I finally finished my air blast to make sure the tool I'm picking up is clean. It works like this https://photos.app.goo.gl/zh5HEboCNbY6P74A9
by Toaster
Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Cycle Start Button not working <resolved>
Replies: 4
Views: 1646

Re: Cycle Start Button not working

Ok, I set my CycleStart2 switch to NC and things are working now...

It's weird because my Cycle Start is actually NO, and my tool check and stop are NC, but I have to have the exact opposite settings in the Acorn Wizard for things to work right. So I guess I found a workaround, but it's confusing.
by Toaster
Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:52 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Cycle Start Button not working <resolved>
Replies: 4
Views: 1646

Cycle Start Button not working <resolved>

I recently added physical start, stop and tool check buttons to my machine: https://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=5754&p=49456#p49456 I realized the other day that the cycle start button on my wireless pendant doesn't work along with the one in the virtual control panel. When I g...
by Toaster
Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:17 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Physical Start/Stop/Pause buttons
Replies: 3
Views: 1811

Re: Physical Start/Stop/Pause buttons

Good call, I should have shared it.

Here it is:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084T ... UTF8&psc=1
by Toaster
Fri Apr 16, 2021 4:57 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Physical Start/Stop/Pause buttons
Replies: 3
Views: 1811

Physical Start/Stop/Pause buttons

Hey all, check this out, I just finished setting up some physical buttons for start, pause, stop and e stop. https://photos.app.goo.gl/cJnqXwfJfiYcMAgA9 I do like having the physical buttons handy. If anyone's interested in how I wired it you can check my amateur diagram here: https://miro.com/app/b...
by Toaster
Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:51 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Wired MPG for Acorn?
Replies: 21
Views: 6384

Re: Wired MPG for Acorn?

Why not go with a wireless one? It's awesome and VERY responsive. I have a friend that has a wired one on Mach and this wireless one is so much better.