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by Gary Campbell
Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:08 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: new here
Replies: 14
Views: 492

Re: new here

is that the only solution No. You can use NPN Normally Open (NO) sensors in parallel. NO sensors are usually cheaper and for the purposes of homing or limits on a homebuilt router they will perform every bit as good as the NC versions. The only downside is that a NO sensor will not show as tripped ...
by Gary Campbell
Fri Feb 09, 2024 9:13 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Software Feature Request: spindle speed adjustment
Replies: 6
Views: 278

Re: Software Feature Request: spindle speed adjustment

Try using the WPG Pendant's wheel. Works as fast (or as slow) as you desire.
by Gary Campbell
Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:59 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Intro and test bench questions <info about old shopbot stepper motors by gary>
Replies: 4
Views: 372

Re: Intro and test bench questions

Andy... Those 6 wire motors will cause you nothing but frustration. SB tried numerous wiring combos (full & half coil, series, parallel, etc) and never got them to run right. Same goes for the old Geckos. 1/10 microstepping is their only option, and even tho it will quiet down those old, high in...
by Gary Campbell
Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:45 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Curious error msg for WMPG
Replies: 6
Views: 377

Re: Curious error msg for WMPG

Make sure in the power settings that "USB Suspend" is disabled
by Gary Campbell
Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: SOLD!! 2.2kw (3hp) VFD (single phase input)
Replies: 2
Views: 7655

Re: SOLD!! 2.2kw (3hp) VFD (single phase input)

Items have been sold
by Gary Campbell
Sun Dec 24, 2023 12:26 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Touch Off Tool Question
Replies: 9
Views: 1228

Re: Touch Off Tool Question

If you have the input available, connect the over travel to a Z minus limit
by Gary Campbell
Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:47 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: SOLD!! 2.2kw (3hp) VFD (single phase input)
Replies: 2
Views: 7655

Re: 2.2kw (3hp) VFD (single phase input)

PRICE REDUCED!! $200 Each or both for $350 shipped CONUS
by Gary Campbell
Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:10 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Atc spins endlessly after reboot. <resolved>
Replies: 8
Views: 2234

Re: Atc spins endlessly after reboot.

If you have an axis designated to rotate the carousel, then CNC12 will attempt to home it via the wizard generated homing routine. With no sensor installed, the axis will rotate until the sensor triggers. If no sensor.......... If the position of the carousel is important, I recommend adding a homin...
by Gary Campbell
Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Atc spins endlessly after reboot. <resolved>
Replies: 8
Views: 2234

Re: Atc spins endlessly after reboot.

Does your carousel have a homing switch defined? It sounds like it is "driving by" the sensor