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by pescadoman
Mon May 06, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>
Replies: 20
Views: 694

Re: Acorn won't run g code/mdi

probably trying to command a G1 with an encoder installed read up on G98 and G99 in the operator manual but who knows i left my crystal ball at home. :-) I'm sorry for being such a dummy... :-{. I sincerely appreciate all the help. Yes, I have the Centroid encoder installed So instead of G01 x0y0 f...
by pescadoman
Mon May 06, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: ethernet communication errors...wits end
Replies: 8
Views: 333

Re: ethernet communication errors...wits end

Tell us about your computer. Do you have WiFi enabled? Is it a laptop? Have you followed the instructions to prepare your PC for use with the Acorn? wifi is enable. I ran the pc tuner and configured according to the instructions. I switched to a know good computer, that I've used for years and stil...
by pescadoman
Sun May 05, 2024 5:00 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>
Replies: 20
Views: 694

Re: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>

suntravel wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 11:59 am Your reports are 5.08...

.... are the com errors gone now ?

Uwe
Still getting errors, but it seems to be working....kind of..
by pescadoman
Sun May 05, 2024 12:27 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>
Replies: 20
Views: 694

Re: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>

suntravel wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 11:59 am Your reports are 5.08...

.... are the com errors gone now ?

Uwe
I haven't updated the ether drivers, like Gary suggested, yet.
by pescadoman
Sun May 05, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: Acorn 6 board, WMPG-6 MPG, C86ACCP breakout board
Replies: 9
Views: 1285

Re: Acorn 6 board, WMPG-6 MPG, C86ACCP breakout board

Insect wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 6:22 am Price adjusted in original post, now $650.

Individuals wishing to buy just the pendant, can have it for $210 now, plus actual shipping charge.
I'll take it all... let me know where to send payment
by pescadoman
Sun May 05, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>
Replies: 20
Views: 694

Re: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>

suntravel wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 4:52 am I suggest to install current 5.1 software with the updates for a better Network connection on some hardware.

Uwe
They both have fresh installs of 5.1
by pescadoman
Sun May 05, 2024 3:23 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>
Replies: 20
Views: 694

Re: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>

Here is an example of the code he wants to run
by pescadoman
Sun May 05, 2024 3:14 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>
Replies: 20
Views: 694

Re: Acorn won't run g code/mdi < lathe G98/G99?>

Have you tried G98, as Keith suggested? For example: G1 G98 F5 X1 Z1 ... or, if you are going to use G1 in the default G99 mode, do you have the spindle running already, and have you given it a suitable per-revolution feedrate? For example: M3 S1200 G1 G99 F0.01 X1 Z-2 I'll try that. My buddy has a...