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ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board
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Re: ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board
Clint in NW Arkansas
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Re: ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board
If I buy a ver4 Acorn could I move my Digitizing bundle from my old board to the new one or would I have to purchase a Digitizing bundle again?
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Re: ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board
The license is tied to the board. So you may have to get another license.
Why would you swap out the board?
Why would you swap out the board?
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Mesa, AZ
We can't "SEE" what you see...
Mesa, AZ
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Re: ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board
Actually I want to take the older board and use it on a surface grinder update and use the rev4 board on the milling machine. I would not need digitizing on the surface grinder. I did message Centroid about this but received no answer. Not a big deal just wondering if it was possible. I an always use another brand of control for the surface grinder.
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Re: ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board
The function of the 2 versions are exactly the same. Same 8 inputs, same 8 outputs. Just have LED's added
Why would you need to swap them? What would you gain?
Why would you need to swap them? What would you gain?
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Re: ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board
I'd not worry about moving the boards either. You're not gaining/loosing functionality.
Go with the new Acorn on the surface grinder. Once the door is closed, you won't be able to tell the difference
Go with the new Acorn on the surface grinder. Once the door is closed, you won't be able to tell the difference
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Mesa, AZ
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Re: ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board
hello everyone, fyi....Acorn_rev4 schematics are now live on the web on the Acorn web page..
http://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_diy ... oller.html
http://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_diy ... oller.html
Need support? READ THIS POST first. http://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=1043
All Acorn Documentation is located here: viewtopic.php?f=60&t=3397
Answers to common questions: viewforum.php?f=63
and here viewforum.php?f=61
Gear we use but don't sell. https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... _gear.html
All Acorn Documentation is located here: viewtopic.php?f=60&t=3397
Answers to common questions: viewforum.php?f=63
and here viewforum.php?f=61
Gear we use but don't sell. https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... _gear.html
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Re: ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board
How long until we get the I/O Board please? Myself and a many others are patiently waiting. Ive got Turrets to code and whilst Centroid is the weapon of choice, I dont want to keep messing about with Arduinos and hacky stuff to make it all work. Pretty please.
Also, when will this board do 2 more axis? Surely if you have the basis of a 4 axis board, allowing 2 more axis could be relatively straight forward? Ive got a number of requirements where I'd like to do a 5 Axis machine but am forced to look elsewhere.
Thanks
Also, when will this board do 2 more axis? Surely if you have the basis of a 4 axis board, allowing 2 more axis could be relatively straight forward? Ive got a number of requirements where I'd like to do a 5 Axis machine but am forced to look elsewhere.
Thanks
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Re: ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board
Chaz,
From what I understand it's the government regulations that have caused Centroid to limit the Acorn to 4-axis. I too have a project that I wish Acorn had support for 4-axis/5-motors, I looked at the Oak but the cost and complexity were too much. I'll be doing the project with an Acorn but will have to hardware pair the y-axis - not optimal.
Maybe Centroid can make a "Seedling" or "Sapling" board that is more than 4-axis, step/direction,16-inputs, 16-outputs, with wizard configuration for $750-ish?
Clint in NW Arkansas
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Re: ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board
DO tell, what does the gov have to do with it.
Todd
Todd