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by Viking_Machinery
Fri Jul 01, 2022 6:02 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Build Thread - Acorn Controlled CNC Coil Winder
Replies: 14
Views: 2415

Re: Build Thread - Acorn Controlled CNC Coil Winder - Help?

Wow - a huge thank you to everyone for your help!

I will be back at the customers factory next week, so will report in and let you all know how we got on :)

Thanks again everyone for your help!
by Viking_Machinery
Wed Jun 29, 2022 5:01 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Techno CNC lathe build help
Replies: 12
Views: 1985

Re: Techno CNC lathe build help

pporto - check the name plates on your existing motors and google the spec sheets - these will give you an indication of the current torque / mounting dim's etc. Note that the G540 maximum current for stepper is 3.5A, so you'll have to keep your new motors under this. Check out geckos resources here...
by Viking_Machinery
Wed Jun 29, 2022 3:54 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Build Thread - Acorn Controlled CNC Coil Winder
Replies: 14
Views: 2415

Re: Build Thread - Acorn Controlled CNC Coil Winder

Problem 1 - Feed Hold We had the machine running with the VCP and touch screen, and then added three push button inputs - Start, Feed Hold, Stop. No problems with Start & Stop, but feed hold does not work. We have confirmed that the feed hold push button hardware is working, and that the Acorn ...
by Viking_Machinery
Wed Jun 29, 2022 3:17 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Build Thread - Acorn Controlled CNC Coil Winder
Replies: 14
Views: 2415

Build Thread - Acorn Controlled CNC Coil Winder

Hi All! Greetings from New Zealand! We're building a pretty cool CNC coil winder here and wanted to share the progress, and hopefully someone can help with a couple of VCP and customization questions! Machine Mechanical Description - 4 Axis CNC Coil Winder - X, Y, Z motion for linear axis, A for rot...