Acorn Router Pro CNC, What do you get?

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Acorn Router Pro CNC, What do you get?

Post by mikes »

First, thanks for working so diligently to improve the product. I currently have the Mill Pro licence, and I'm trying to understand what one gets by going to Router Pro? Some re-skinning, and I see support for lasers, which is very cool. Beyond that, I am not understanding what you get, and if it is worth the $ to change licences.
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Re: Acorn Router Pro CNC, What do you get?

Post by cnckeith »

you get a preconfigured VCP and the corresponding router specific macros for common router operator functionality.

We created the router version of CNC12 due to overwhelming demand for a "canned" plug and play software solution for a typical CNC router. Designed for the users that just want to install the CNC software for a Router and be up and running with minimal fuss.

yes if you like, you can take the CNC12 mill software and configure it yourself without paying for the upgrade to Router Pro license. Thats the great thing about how we have designed our software and publish how-to documentation, if you want to do it yourself you can!
How to write Macros
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... amming.pdf

How to customize the VCP
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... manual.pdf

There are two camps, 1.) Users that are happy to go full-on DIY and write or copy macros and VCP buttons and customize CNC12 to their liking. 2.) Users that just want a plug and play solution and are more interested in making parts than customizing the CNC control. (You don't know how many times that i have told users "well just edit your VCP and write your own router specific or copy router specific macros from the forum" only to be told "i don't have time or interest in doing that why can't you guys do that?" ) So i am trying to satisfy both camps with the introduction of CNC12 Router!

If you previously purchased Mill Pro you can for a limited time upgrade to Router Pro (#15077) for $79

If you previously purchased Mill Digitizing Bundle you can for a limited time upgrade to Router Digitizing Bundle (#15078) for $79
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 Router Pro CNC, What do you get?

Post by cnckeith »

and fyi.. the PWM support is also in v4.6 Mill and Lathe so when you update CNC12 to v4.6 (for free) and use your existing Mill or Lathe license you will get (for free) the PWM support for spindles and lasers along with the long list of fixes and improvements that come along with v4.6 .

If you previously purchased Mill Pro you can for a limited time upgrade to Router Pro (#15077) for $79

If you previously purchased Mill Digitizing Bundle you can for a limited time upgrade to Router Digitizing Bundle (#15078) for $79


current list of fixes and improvements that are included with the soon to be released Acorn CNC12 v4.6

CNC12 Acorn Version 4.6 Release Notes

Fixes
- Fixed Chuck and Collet Logic not resetting correctly causing issues with spindle.
- Fixed Lathe gang / front / rear wizard setting not ‘sticking’
- Fixed rear mount TT cycles bug
- Fixed UI issues with the preview gcode feature, like hiding it when going into the mdi and run job menus, and unhide it when going back to the main menu
- Fixed bug in the vcp were plc memory wasn't able to be used to set LED state
- Fixed saving issue for mill param 43 in the wizard
- Fixed problem with Skinning API CSR SetAngle and GetAngle functions which always failed
- Fixed issue on Mill and Router versions were if TT and Z-Ref is set you can't measure the Z axis in the part menu, because of an error message saying probe is not setup
- Fixed the part menu flashing if the probe is unplugged
- Fix for issue where a report could not be restored

Improvements
- Created new "Router" VCP ,Wizard and CNC12
- added ZriHomingAll input to the Wizard
- added Beta software count down timer
- added ESC key to Probe Bore menu
- sorted all wizard inputs and output definitions alphabetically
- reworded the warning error for db25 disabling custom mapping to be more user friendly
- change name of low air pressure inputs to low pressure to eliminate the word Air as they can be used for any number of pressure sensors not just for air, functionality of the inputs are the same, just a name change
- name change of MPG macros from PLCmacro1,2,3,4 to MPGmacro1,2,3,4 functionality is same, just a name change
- implemented new DXF import library so DXF import in intercon is capatible with a wider variety of DXF files. Note: Intercon accepts line and acrs. Any DXF file with curves will not work with intercon, if your dxf file has curves, convert all curves to lines and arcs before importing into intercon.
- reactivated the “DXF in” feature of Intercon
- Implemented FootPedal Input for Chuck Open/Close
- Added a category for Safety related PLC Functions in Input and Output Definition pages in the Wizard
- Added a notification during installation to backup current cnc12 dir for the user
- Added a warning message on the cnc12 main menu like the smoothing message, but to tell the user that m37 is active
- Acorn analog out 0-5 selection in Wizard and CNC12 parameter support for same
- WCS Table Lock Unlock check boxes beside WCS table in WCS menu
- improve Keyboard Jogging to eliminate keystroke conflicts in certain cnc12 menus
- Added PLC Function WorklightRouter
- Added a PWM setup page in the wizard
- Added J-TECH Related PLC Outputs and Macros for Router and Mill
- displaying the first 11 lines of code when you Load a G code Job.
- Gang tooling configuration selection in lathe wizard.
- Complete PWM output for Acorn via DB25 connector (for Laser power and DC motor speed controller command)
- Reference PLC Variables in G Code by Name
- Replace Wizard Rigid Tapping pop up window with a proper Wizard configuration page.
- Changed PLC Function RouterAirBlow to AirBlowNozzle
- added ability for keyboard jogging to be active when cnc12 starts. (users will not have to press Alt-J to activate keyboard jogging)
- change wording on Z part zero mill/router menu to remind users to enter the tool number they are using
- added sample laser files along with test pattern files to Mill and Router ..ncfiles\laser
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
mikes
Posts: 94
Joined: Thu Jan 04, 2018 3:09 pm
Acorn CNC Controller: Yes
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CNC Control System Serial Number: none
DC3IOB: No
CNC11: No
CPU10 or CPU7: No
Location: New Albany, OH

Re: Acorn Router Pro CNC, What do you get?

Post by mikes »

@cnckieth, thanks for responding with all the great info!
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