New Build: Frame convert into a working machine

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New Build: Frame convert into a working machine

Post by tuffduck »

Here is where it started. Have made some progress but parts are coming in slowly. Bearings have all been replaced, new paint, some wiring. I removed the welded arm and replaced it with a swing arm.
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Re: New Build: Frame convert into a working machine

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right on, thanks for posting.
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: New Build: Frame convert into a working machine

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Thanks Keith
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Re: New Build: Frame convert into a working machine

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Received my first servo coupler today. I have been searching on Ebay as they are not standard.
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Re: New Build: Frame convert into a working machine

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Made more progress on the wiring.
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Re: New Build: Frame convert into a working machine

Post by rk9268vc »

mcmaster or automation direct have been my go-to for couplers. I would check mcmaster if you are still looking for one.
nice progress!
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Re: New Build: Frame convert into a working machine

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Thanks, I had a look at both places. They don't have anything that will go from 1/2" to 25mm and 40mm. So I am looking for a couple of zero-max 80 series and have they machined. So far no luck yet.
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Re: New Build: Frame convert into a working machine

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Strange thing when I attached the signal wires to the motor. I began to vibrate hard for about 15 seconds and would not move with cnc12.
Not sure why. It is fine with power and the USB cable. It starts doing this when the signal wire from Acorn is attached.
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Other 2 couplers arrived.
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Re: New Build: Frame convert into a working machine

Post by rk9268vc »

tuffduck wrote: Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:57 pm Strange thing when I attached the signal wires to the motor. I began to vibrate hard for about 15 seconds and would not move with cnc12.
Not sure why.
You have to tune the servos with Teknic's MSP software via the micro usb cable.
They come tuned to no load, so when you connect it to your mill it isnt expecting that load and goes into protective stop

Otherwise check that you wired it correctly
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Re: New Build: Frame convert into a working machine

Post by tuffduck »

Thanks they are tuned now with load and attached to the machine. But I get drive fault error when a direction arrow is pressed.
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