Initial setup questions...

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guerra_cues
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Initial setup questions...

Post by guerra_cues »

Hello,

I have 4 Clearpath SD motors and got them configured with MSP, but now I am lost...
I have read the manual and still don't get it on how to do basic things...
- How do I configure the A axis ratio? Should be 6:1
I was able to enable the A axis and do have the F6 command available to turn it on or off... When I go MDI the A axis is way off....
- I have loaded the configuration of the ClearPath SD and I have set in the wizard the CP motors to 1600 per the instructions as well on the MSP from Teknic.

I am looking for direction here because I am completely lost to get the CNC move the correct amount of distance and rotation. Feeling frustrated to say the least and I do have the Pro license.
Tony Maninha
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Gary Campbell
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Re: Rookie questions...

Post by Gary Campbell »

Turns /deg = 6/360 = .016667
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guerra_cues
Posts: 129
Joined: Tue Nov 23, 2021 1:42 am
Acorn CNC Controller: Yes
Plasma CNC Controller: No
AcornSix CNC Controller: No
Allin1DC CNC Controller: No
Hickory CNC Controller: No
Oak CNC controller: No
CNC Control System Serial Number: 0035FF98CA2D-0813215079
DC3IOB: No
CNC12: Yes
CNC11: No
CPU10 or CPU7: No
Location: Clarkston, WA
Contact:

Re: Initial setup questions...

Post by guerra_cues »

Hi Gary,

I got all axis moving correctly now thanks to you my friend!
I do have limit switches on the CNC and if someone would be kind enough to point me on the documentation on to setup Home and the different offsets I can have I would appreciate it. I will read through the manual to see if I can find the information as well.
Tony Maninha
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Using Centroid Acorn Router "Pro" CNC12
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