Acorn and CPU Specs?

[martyscncgarage]

Looks like you have a reasonable combination and a handle on things.

Here is the video on creating AND restoring from a report.

I did suggest you take screen shots with Windows 10 Snipping tool and hand key in the values in a fresh install. You can restore the last good report if you wish and see if it works ok.

https://youtu.be/Ecvg0VJp1oQ

[asto]

Our CPU benchmark was 1563 and Centroid suggests a minimum benchmark of 1500. Could being that close be a reason we're having trouble running some of our g-code files?

[martyscncgarage]

Our CPU benchmark was 1563 and Centroid suggests a minimum benchmark of 1500. Could being that close be a reason we're having trouble running some of our g-code files?

Unlikely. Post one of your files here and let us know what kind of "trouble" you are having. If you are getting errors, post a screenshot.

Marty

[tpetricek]

Thank you to all who responded to this post. I built a new computer and currently testing. So far, able to cut at 50ipm without problem. No errors. I tweaked the deadstop and delta setting a bit to prevent banging with direction change that I think was contributing to the problems. Mine defaulted to 3.0ipm and tabs from Vcarve caused the machine to decel sharply and sound rough. I have also changed the accel/decel up to 0.75sec. I will keep testing...hoping for reliable cuts at 100ipm.

In response to the previous post about cutting errors and CPU spec, I would provide this in reference: My old computer with A10 AMD scored low on the single thread chart, about 1200. I probably should have done a clean Win10 install before configuring for CNC12. Using task manager, the CPU usage was excessive without any programs running except CNC12. Around the 70% mark and HDD usage also fluctuated a lot. I believe this had mostly to do with the individual computer and not a problem to be generalized. There are many other factors that probably contribute more to the function of the machine than CPU speed alone. However, if you think the CPU is a problem, run task manager and view the CPU usage in real time. Set up the machine for a test run without the spindle running and watch/listen. Use very conservative feedrate. Pay special attention to when things don't sound right. If there is a repeatable error then CPU is likely not the issue. Good luck and please post more details.

[tpetricek]

Success! Everything working great. Smoothing really helped. Cuts to 100ipm are smooth and fast enough for my hobby needs. Thanks again guys.

[martyscncgarage]

Success! Everything working great. Smoothing really helped. Cuts to 100ipm are smooth and fast enough for my hobby needs. Thanks again guys.

Great,
Thanks for letting us know.
Marty