All things related to the Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
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PLData
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by PLData » Wed Dec 06, 2023 5:43 pm
Hi Tom,
Thanks for the link, this is wary close what I am looking for to do
not for woodworking but for plastic pipe cutting and milling.
/PLData
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cnckeith
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by cnckeith » Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:04 pm
Adam made use of the Centroid APi and wrote his own UI to replace CNC12 (its just running in backgroud) he has strong prgramming skils!
he used microsoft visual studio and c# along with the Centroid APi to create the screens he needed for this project.
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PLData
Posts: 43 Joined: Sat Oct 14, 2017 2:10 pm
Acorn CNC Controller: Yes
Allin1DC CNC Controller: No
Oak CNC controller: No
CNC Control System Serial Number: many boards
DC3IOB: No
CNC11: No
CPU10 or CPU7: No
Location: Denmark
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by PLData » Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:09 pm
Hi Keith,
ok, is there a better and easier way to get a PLC to control the CNC12 for automation ?
/PLData
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tblough
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by tblough » Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:45 pm
You could have your PLC create a g-code file and then set up a aux button on CNC12 to execute the g-code file.
Cheers,
Tom
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PLData
Posts: 43 Joined: Sat Oct 14, 2017 2:10 pm
Acorn CNC Controller: Yes
Allin1DC CNC Controller: No
Oak CNC controller: No
CNC Control System Serial Number: many boards
DC3IOB: No
CNC11: No
CPU10 or CPU7: No
Location: Denmark
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by PLData » Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:08 am
HI,
How or where can I get the Centroid APi and description ?
/PLData
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cnckeith
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by cnckeith » Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:05 pm
PLData wrote: ↑ Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:08 am
HI,
How or where can I get the Centroid APi and description ?
/PLData
basic documentation is included with every CNC12 installation.
look in the folder called "CncSkinningDocumentation" (soon to be renamed "Centroid Api")
in the cncm or cnct directory
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by cnckeith » Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:54 pm
AcornSix D-Scout Expansion board is now available. more info here.
https://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic. ... 153#p86153
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