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Re: Centroid Operator Control Panel Interface Board: USB-BOB
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:53 am
by friolator
On my lathe I really only need to use two of the rotary encoder knobs: one for spindle speed and one for feed rate. I don't think I need to control rapid speeds since it's a very small lathe. Can the third rotary encoder be used as a multiplier for the X and Z MPGs I'm going to add? eg: 1x, 10x, 100x, applying only to those MPGs? If not, is there another way to achieve that functionality?
Laying out my front panel now and I want to account for all the buttons and knobs I'm going to add.
Re: Centroid Operator Control Panel Interface Board: USB-BOB
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:05 am
by centroid467
friolator wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:53 am
On my lathe I really only need to use two of the rotary encoder knobs: one for spindle speed and one for feed rate. I don't think I need to control rapid speeds since it's a very small lathe. Can the third rotary encoder be used as a multiplier for the X and Z MPGs I'm going to add? eg: 1x, 10x, 100x, applying only to those MPGs? If not, is there another way to achieve that functionality?
Laying out my front panel now and I want to account for all the buttons and knobs I'm going to add.
In theory, yes. It will require some PLC customization though.
1x, 10x, 100x is a planned functionality for the button inputs. You could use a three position rotary switch and three button inputs on USBBOB and assign that all in the Wizard (if Acorn/AcornSix system).
Re: Centroid Operator Control Panel Interface Board: USB-BOB
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:11 am
by friolator
Cool. the 3 position switch works for me. I'm pretty sure I'm not going to come close to using up all the inputs on the USB-BOB, so that should work for me.
Re: Centroid Operator Control Panel Interface Board: USB-BOB
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 2:07 pm
by cnckeith
and fyi...x1,x10,x100 the buttons on the vcp can/will work in conjunction as well
Re: Centroid Operator Control Panel Interface Board: USB-BOB
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:47 pm
by rollinschris61
Super excited about this addition. What are you projecting the cost will be?
Re: Centroid Operator Control Panel Interface Board: USB-BOB
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:48 pm
by cnckeith
try to keep the kit under $250, its tough these days!
Re: Centroid Operator Control Panel Interface Board: USB-BOB
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:23 pm
by friolator
Is that a 9mm mounting hole for the rotary encoders? or something different? Most of the ones I've used and have kicking around here with a 6mm shaft have a 9mm mounting diameter. Just checking before I start drilling!
Re: Centroid Operator Control Panel Interface Board: USB-BOB
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:31 pm
by centroid467
friolator wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:23 pm
Is that a 9mm mounting hole for the rotary encoders? or something different? Most of the ones I've used and have kicking around here with a 6mm shaft have a 9mm mounting diameter. Just checking before I start drilling!
Yes, you should do a clearance fit for M9x0.75 threads + 3mm diameter hole (
or D shape) for the anti-rotation lug. The anti-rotation lug is 9mm away from the center of the shaft.
Re: Centroid Operator Control Panel Interface Board: USB-BOB
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:32 pm
by friolator
cnckeith wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:08 pm
What type of inputs do you want to be preprogrammed by Centroid and included with the Wizard?
One that might be useful (though may not need to be in the wizard, I'm not sure) - is an override enable/disable. I want to have to hit a switch to enable the feed and spindle speed override knobs, so that if they get accidentally bumped, they don't do anything unless I've got the overrides enabled.
Similarly, MPG enable/disable would be useful as well, so you don't make a move by accident if you bump the wheel.
Is that possible?
Re: Centroid Operator Control Panel Interface Board: USB-BOB
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:33 pm
by friolator
centroid467 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:31 pm
Yes, you should do a clearance fit for M9x0.75 threads + 3mm diameter hole (
or D shape) for the anti-rotation lug. The anti-rotation lug is 9mm away from the center of the shaft.
Perfect. Thanks!