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by cnckeith
Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:44 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: CNC stops during probe cycle?! <resolved>
Replies: 11
Views: 5273

Re: CNC stops during probe cycle?!

Livnpaintball wrote: Tue Apr 19, 2022 8:53 pm Just to update, a new computer fixed it. Friggin pc….
thanks for reporting back
by cnckeith
Tue Apr 19, 2022 6:52 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: 4th Axis Setup
Replies: 30
Views: 4402

Re: 4th Axis Setup

we drew up a proper KL-5056E to Acorn schematic, here is the link. https://www.centroidcnc.com/dealersupport/schematics/uploads/s15129.r1.pdf we added it to the Centroid schematics page. https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_diy/schematics/pbrowse.php# search KL-5056 the enable signal wire is optiona...
by cnckeith
Tue Apr 19, 2022 3:41 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: 4th Axis Setup
Replies: 30
Views: 4402

Re: 4th Axis Setup

and please use NC home/limit switches not NO like the Auto Tech schematic shows.
by cnckeith
Tue Apr 19, 2022 3:27 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Pneumatic adhesive dispensing application
Replies: 7
Views: 1333

Re: Pneumatic adhesive dispensing application

It looks like Oak is better suited for driving AC servos, as opposed to step/direction control that the Acorn supports. Acorn works very well with AC drives and is compatible with many more AC drives than Oak. Often setup and tuning of AC drives is easier with Acorn especially with drives that don'...
by cnckeith
Tue Apr 19, 2022 3:23 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: 4th Axis Setup
Replies: 30
Views: 4402

Re: 4th Axis Setup

post a fresh report.zip please
by cnckeith
Tue Apr 19, 2022 3:19 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: 4th Axis Setup
Replies: 30
Views: 4402

Re: 4th Axis Setup

I purchased the whole Acorn package from Automation Technology Inc, which included the four KL-5056E Digital Stepper Drivers, and wired them per the attached drawing furnished by Acorn. The drawing does not show any connections to the DB25 terminal. Should I change the wiring to the DB25 to make th...
by cnckeith
Tue Apr 19, 2022 2:45 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: License install issue <resolved>
Replies: 11
Views: 1879

Re: License install issue

dxf import was disabled in some older revs while we did some improvement work on it that may be where the confusion came from. thanks, k
by cnckeith
Mon Apr 18, 2022 5:44 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Movement banging on direction change
Replies: 41
Views: 9956

Re: Movement banging on direction change

i've done several delta oak installs, i like them, simple to tune and configure and they have load meter feedback for CNC12 to display.
by cnckeith
Mon Apr 18, 2022 5:09 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Oak for 5 Axis Machine
Replies: 4
Views: 1231

Re: Oak for 5 Axis Machine

Hi, I'm designin diy 5-axis (simultanius) router. Im planning to use closed loop stepper motors. When is this AcornSix board ready? Can you tell us some specs for it? AcornSix Maximum number of Axes: 6 3 Incremental Encoder and Scale Inputs: Encoders (A, B, and Z channels) Control Interface: 100 Mb...