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by knastenrad
Sat Nov 23, 2019 7:17 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Activate relay output when probing and digitizing
Replies: 3
Views: 1415

Re: Activate relay output when probing and digitizing

thx yes i could get a holder from my Renishaw dealer here in Norway , with a switch in the taper that that triggers the probe throug a bobbin -->"seated" the holder with switch function was a bit pricey, 870$ + 180$ for a bobbin. +25% taxes :) so i went for the non switch holder that i got...
by knastenrad
Fri Nov 22, 2019 10:06 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Activate relay output when probing and digitizing
Replies: 3
Views: 1415

Activate relay output when probing and digitizing

I have been coming along great with my Acorn retrofitted Deckel cnc mill and have got a good deal on a Renishaw RMP60 wireless probe and RMI-Q receiver. Got the Renishaw wired up and working tonight. https://www.renishaw.com/media/pdf/en/36636e596cec4bad8731b0bd11a3aa65.pdf The Renishaw has input fo...
by knastenrad
Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:27 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Smoothing and CAM "solved"
Replies: 11
Views: 3830

Re: Smoothing and CAM

Today i have bben reading and setting up the drives and acorn based on the documentation
It works soo much better!
thank you very much for your tips :)
by knastenrad
Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:41 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Smoothing and CAM "solved"
Replies: 11
Views: 3830

Re: Smoothing and CAM

the PC is only running at ~20% processor when running cnc12 and g code
IIRC it is a i7 3.37Ghz 4g RAM and Samsung SSD
by knastenrad
Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:38 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Smoothing and CAM "solved"
Replies: 11
Views: 3830

Re: Smoothing and CAM

here is test video of the movement with this settings testing the CAM function in the photos below During the video i startet at 100% feedrate and increased to 200% later in the video. Somtimes it accelerates very fast up to set feedrate and makes the Machdrives 20A alarm beep even if acceleration i...
by knastenrad
Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:26 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Smoothing and CAM "solved"
Replies: 11
Views: 3830

Re: Smoothing and CAM

here is the latest report file
by knastenrad
Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:25 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Smoothing and CAM "solved"
Replies: 11
Views: 3830

Re: Smoothing and CAM

here is some of the 2 testparts i made last weekend
I will use it for a wide range , mostly parts like this and some more car related machining
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by knastenrad
Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:22 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Smoothing and CAM "solved"
Replies: 11
Views: 3830

Re: Smoothing and CAM

thx Keith! Really appreciated. Here is some photos the machine is still "under construction" :) just made my first chips last weekend The servos are original Getty's for X and Y , and Gould for Z axis All Permant Magnet DC motors Added encoders to all servomotors ( 2500P/R 10K counts) Mach...
by knastenrad
Sun Sep 22, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Smoothing and CAM "solved"
Replies: 11
Views: 3830

Re: Smoothing and CAM

thx

the question is:
is the smoothing settings used when i use a lets say pocket function in the CAM option (Intercon) ?
by knastenrad
Sat Sep 21, 2019 10:39 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Smoothing and CAM "solved"
Replies: 11
Views: 3830

Smoothing and CAM "solved"

Hello Acorn newbie here Been retrofitting my Deckel FP41NC now with Acorn,and new drives. I have just got the machine running and are doing some testing with feed's and speed's. when running some g code from fusion i get good results when it comes to smoothness of the servo's as i have been playing ...