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Re: Acorn CNC12 Mill, Router, and Lathe v4.64 has been released!

Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 11:17 am
by mike.davison
Ah. Read the whole document..? :-) Ok, thanks.

Re: Acorn CNC12 Mill, Router, and Lathe v4.64 has been released!

Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 1:46 pm
by tkbot47
zz0122 wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 7:01 pm Hi,
I tried searching, but seems nobody ask....so here's my question, will windows 11 work with latest Acorn CNC12 Mill like windows 10?

TIA
I'm also interested in this, since my CNC router computer now says Windows 11 is available.......has anyone tried the latest Acorn CNC12 on a Win11 computer? Don't want to switch over unless I know things will work.

Thanks,
Tom

Re: Acorn CNC12 Mill, Router, and Lathe v4.64 has been released!

Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 1:59 pm
by Nigelo
Since Win10 will continue to be supported by MS until 2025 what's the rush?

If it ain't broke don't try and fix it :mrgreen:

Re: Acorn CNC12 Mill, Router, and Lathe v4.64 has been released!

Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 2:05 pm
by tkbot47
Because as I understand it, Win 11 will only be available for free update for a limited time. Besides, why wait if it works?

Re: Acorn CNC12 Mill, Router, and Lathe v4.64 has been released!

Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 2:10 pm
by tblough
Let us know if it works.

Re: Acorn CNC12 Mill, Router, and Lathe v4.64 has been released!

Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:10 pm
by tkbot47
OK....I was hoping that someone had tried it already....guess not. Does Centroid have a position on CNC12 on Win 11?

Re: Acorn CNC12 Mill, Router, and Lathe v4.64 has been released!

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2021 3:22 pm
by Centroid_Liviu
Yes, CNC12 works on Windows 11 Home and Pro. The same Windows 10 video for setting it up can be followed, the search bar is in the center of the screen, but Control Panel stays the same.

Re: Acorn CNC12 Mill, Router, and Lathe v4.64 has been released!

Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 9:58 am
by TheKitMill
Hello I am setting up a new Router and computer. it windows 11 pre installed. All the updates were done prior to installing CNC12.

Downloaded a fresh copy of CNC 12 from the web site. Installation went as expected, I set up the IP address as usual. The Board it is connected to is a running system that works well the Cable connecting the computer to the Acorn is a proven working cable.

I have other computers with windows 10 that work as they should with this Board and machine. I am attempting to install a new dedicated computer to this machine

When I start up CNC 12 I get the usual screen that shows it is trying to connect but it fails saying that the connection is not working.

Are there any special steps that using a computer with windows 11 require? Moving forward it is going to be harder to get new computers without Windows 11 installed and suggestions appreciated

Re: Acorn CNC12 Mill, Router, and Lathe v4.64 has been released!

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 2:49 pm
by hivoltage
Quick question: What is the difference between the Mill and Router installs?
I used Mill but when I try to probe it only shows single axis Z and inside with 2 walls for the X and Y.
Does the Router have the single setup for the 3 axis or a routine to do 3 axis Zeroing?
I am waiting for my license but in the mean time I wanted to know. I did look at the docs and couldn't find anyone mentioning it on the forums.
Thanks. :)

Re: Acorn CNC12 Mill, Router, and Lathe v4.64 has been released!

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 9:59 pm
by cnckeith
hivoltage wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 2:49 pm Quick question: What is the difference between the Mill and Router installs?
I used Mill but when I try to probe it only shows single axis Z and inside with 2 walls for the X and Y.
Does the Router have the single setup for the 3 axis or a routine to do 3 axis Zeroing?
I am waiting for my license but in the mean time I wanted to know. I did look at the docs and couldn't find anyone mentioning it on the forums.
Thanks. :)
https://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic. ... 952#p45952

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!


Mill version has a Mill specific VCP, Router Version has Router specific VCP and related macros. Both versions have all the same cnc features, its just a matter of if you wish to have Router specific controls automatically loaded and configured for you. you can actually make the mill version look exactly like the router version if you want to do all the hand work yourself. in general if you have a Router use the Router version , if you have a Knee Mill, Bed Mill or Machining center use the Mill version. easy peasy.