ShopBot Alpha DIY Acorn Upgrade Kit
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 3:41 pm
I have been contacted by a number of SB alpha owners looking to upgrade their alpha controllers to Centroid Acorn. After doing a number of them, I have decided to offer a kit that includes the parts needed (other than the Acorn Board) to do the job. These parts are:
4 each Data cable. Oriental drive (HDI 36pin) to flying leads, 20" long (with ferrules)
1 each DB25 adapter. 4 axis step & direction terminals (4 axes, up to 5 motors)
1 each 5vdc relay module. Required for adapting (up to 4) AS30-AA 5v alarm signals to Acorn 24v input (prewired)
Each component has a sheet showing terminal/wire functions
Also included in PDF form: AS30-AA Drive manual, AS30-AA Hardware Manual, AlphaStep AS_M Manual
These manuals, along with the included parts and the SB provided schematics, provide an avenue for those that are qualified, to upgrade to a Centroid Acorn Controller in a few hours using the existing parts. This should save a significant amount over purchasing a custom control box. Assistance, for those that may require it, is available by the hour.
Price for Alpha Upgrade Kit & documentation: $265, incl shipping CONUS
GCnC411@gmail.com for more info
4 each Data cable. Oriental drive (HDI 36pin) to flying leads, 20" long (with ferrules)
1 each DB25 adapter. 4 axis step & direction terminals (4 axes, up to 5 motors)
1 each 5vdc relay module. Required for adapting (up to 4) AS30-AA 5v alarm signals to Acorn 24v input (prewired)
Each component has a sheet showing terminal/wire functions
Also included in PDF form: AS30-AA Drive manual, AS30-AA Hardware Manual, AlphaStep AS_M Manual
These manuals, along with the included parts and the SB provided schematics, provide an avenue for those that are qualified, to upgrade to a Centroid Acorn Controller in a few hours using the existing parts. This should save a significant amount over purchasing a custom control box. Assistance, for those that may require it, is available by the hour.
Price for Alpha Upgrade Kit & documentation: $265, incl shipping CONUS
GCnC411@gmail.com for more info