Acorn ClearPath DIY Control for AVID & ShopBot

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Gary Campbell
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Acorn ClearPath DIY Control for AVID & ShopBot

Post by Gary Campbell »

For those looking to build an Acorn with Teknic ClearPath control system. Save the time sourcing high quality parts and the costs of wrong parts and wiring mistakes by taking advantage of this new REZurrection Control product; the Acorn ClearPath.

Features:
Upsized (24x20,8) Steel control Box
Upsized 60W 24V power supply
CNC Drilled and tapped for accuracy
16ga Steel backplane
Up to 60 Amp capable power block, designed to expand
Circuit Breaker Protection for all devices
Accommodates routers or spindles (up to 2) (1 included)
Accommodates Teknic IPC-5 Power Supply (1 or 2) (NOT included) Prewired
IPC-5 Heat Sink Mounting bracket (1 standard)
Acorn 8 CH Relay on Din Rail
4 CH Servo Alarm Relay
Spindle Logic Harness (10Ft)
Spindle Speed Harness (10Ft)
Servo Control Connection Block (prewired & labeled)
Servo Power Connection Block (prewired & labeled)
Cord Grommets for cable entry
Load Break Power Switch
Wire Duct.
Prewired and tested with included Lenovo CNC-PC

$2495 including setup & CNC-PC, Acorn Pro software
$2895 adds C86ACCP & expanded IO terminals
GCnC411@gmail.com for more info
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Gary Campbell
Posts: 2164
Joined: Sat Nov 18, 2017 2:32 pm
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CNC Control System Serial Number: Acorn 238
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CNC12: Yes
CNC11: No
CPU10 or CPU7: No
Location: Marquette, MI
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Re: Acorn ClearPath DIY Control Box

Post by Gary Campbell »

For those that need them, I also offer Planetary gearboxes and SB PRT & PRS adapter plates that adapt modern gearboxes to SB Frames. Gearboxes & motors are drilled and/or tapped to mate up with each other and the adapters for a small fee.

PRS NEMA 34 adapters and gearboxes are shown below.
PRS NEMA 23/34 adapter: $75
PRT NEMA 23/34 Adapter: $100
PRS Buddy X Axis Adapter: $150
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Re: Acorn ClearPath DIY Control Box

Post by cnckeith »

pretty!
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
Gary Campbell
Posts: 2164
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CPU10 or CPU7: No
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Re: Acorn ClearPath DIY Control Box

Post by Gary Campbell »

A couple shots showing the PRT model adapter plates
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Re: Acorn ClearPath DIY Control Box

Post by erer44 »

How is the end-play on those gearboxes? Have some helical rack and pinion I'd like to find a use for...
Gary Campbell
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Re: Acorn ClearPath DIY Control Box

Post by Gary Campbell »

Initial testing/measurement showed good, but don't have any daily commercial use customers with helical rack to verify end play over time.
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Re: Acorn ClearPath DIY Control Box

Post by JamesMacc »

Very interested, Gary. Emailed. Building a custom 1500mmx3000mm router, and need this badly.
Gary Campbell
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Re: Acorn ClearPath DIY Control Box

Post by Gary Campbell »

We will be in contact this week
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Re: Acorn ClearPath DIY Control Box

Post by hivoltage »

Where did you get the box?
I need one for my setup.
Gary Campbell
Posts: 2164
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CNC Control System Serial Number: Acorn 238
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CNC12: Yes
CNC11: No
CPU10 or CPU7: No
Location: Marquette, MI
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Re: Acorn ClearPath DIY Control Box

Post by Gary Campbell »

Depending on the size, Automation Direct or other online sources
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