ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board

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Re: ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board

Post by cbb1962 »

I just saw this:

https://youtu.be/pL9Z5efKhHU
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Re: ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board

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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

Post by martyscncgarage »

The license is tied to the board. So you may have to get another license.
Why would you swap out the board?
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Re: ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board

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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

Post by Gary Campbell »

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?
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Re: ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board

Post by martyscncgarage »

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 :D
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Re: ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board

Post by cnckeith »

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
sch link.PNG
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
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Re: ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board

Post by Chaz »

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
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Re: ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board

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Chaz wrote: Thu Feb 28, 2019 4:09 am 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
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?
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Re: ACORN Rev 4 Controller Board

Post by ghack »

DO tell, what does the gov have to do with it.

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