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by Vwfan
Thu Dec 15, 2022 8:47 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Burned up Spindle - Wrong Parameters in VFD?
Replies: 12
Views: 1048

Re: Burned up Spindle - Wrong Parameters in VFD?

Following along to figure out what your solution is as I’m still unable to figure out my precision Matthews 940 V VFD hookups and wiring
by Vwfan
Sat Dec 10, 2022 6:03 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Recommendations for PC to run p.m. 940 conversion
Replies: 189
Views: 22381

Re: Recommendations for PC to run p.m. 940 conversion

I have since redesigned the bracket completely and gone with a different idea and putting both switches on one bracket on each access that moves along with it so the cables will have to move with it but I figured that’s the best solution
by Vwfan
Fri Dec 09, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Recommendations for PC to run p.m. 940 conversion
Replies: 189
Views: 22381

Re: Recommendations for PC to run p.m. 940 conversion

Limit switch mounting solution… I just started designing and making these limit switch mounts, was thinking about making a little kit and putting it up for sale somewhere. Containing all the mounts to bolt up 2 switches on all 3 axis!!
by Vwfan
Mon Dec 05, 2022 4:47 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Recommendations for PC to run p.m. 940 conversion
Replies: 189
Views: 22381

Re: Recommendations for PC to run p.m. 940 conversion

Probably just wire them into the same 4,5,6 inputs ??
by Vwfan
Mon Dec 05, 2022 10:43 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Recommendations for PC to run p.m. 940 conversion
Replies: 189
Views: 22381

Re: Recommendations for PC to run p.m. 940 conversion

OK that’s kind of what I thought was best to have two per access I can’t find a wiring diagram to wire in 2 on each axis does anybody have any input on this
by Vwfan
Sun Dec 04, 2022 11:57 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Recommendations for PC to run p.m. 940 conversion
Replies: 189
Views: 22381

Re: Recommendations for PC to run p.m. 940 conversion

Does it make more sense or would it be more beneficial to have us limit switches on both ends of each axis instead of just using the soft limit on one end and then the hardwired switch as the home switch would it work better to have two hardwire switches per access so that nothing ever hits the end ...
by Vwfan
Sun Dec 04, 2022 8:45 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Recommendations for PC to run p.m. 940 conversion
Replies: 189
Views: 22381

Re: Recommendations for PC to run p.m. 940 conversion

Just 3-D printing some parts for my control cabinet there were no mounting points for fans for ventilation so I 3-D printed this little insert it’ll basically boot up to my power supply and there’s a fan I bolted to that this will help get the air out of the https://youtube.com/shorts/g3cxvAiZ5Yo?fe...
by Vwfan
Sat Dec 03, 2022 11:58 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Recommendations for PC to run p.m. 940 conversion
Replies: 189
Views: 22381

Re: Recommendations for PC to run p.m. 940 conversion

OK no problem going to head to Micro Center and pick one up shortly my question is I’m trying to update the firmware I’m assuming I can go inside to my computer that’s hooked up to the Internet download the new firmware onto a flash drive bring it out to the My machine and update it that way hopeful...
by Vwfan
Sat Dec 03, 2022 11:05 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: post processor for 3d experience from solidworks
Replies: 3
Views: 696

Re: post processor for 3d experience from solidworks

Did you end up finding a post processor for Soildworks as I’m running a current edition of soildworks myself I would much rather use this over fusion 360