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Dell Optiplex 3050 all in one with touchscreen arrived today. If you’re looking for a control computer, check out Dell Outlet. I got this machine for $620 shipped with their top tier warranty - 512gb ssd, 4gb RAM, 7th Generation i3-7100T Processor, Windows 10 Pro, etc. UPS is supposed to have the Ac...

It is available, option 7. I have programming instructions. I only have F2.19 and F2.20 on this drive. F2.21 is on other models, but not this one. My question is how to connect F2.20 (M02 - MCM) to the Acorn?

Gary, thank you for the response! After watching Franco’s YouTube video where he too is using the Leadshine schematic, I’m going to go with that as a starting point. I picked up a nice Omron 5vdc power supply on eBay for a good price. Looking at the Fuling VFD connections now. Not sure how to handle...

Gary - thank you for the quick reply and information! I'm slowly wrapping my head around this. I watched your video, several actually. I opted for a DB25 breakout board. I also ordered a 24vdc and 5vdc relay board from Amazon just in case I end up needing one or both. They were a few bucks. More que...

Digging into the Acorn docs, trying to get everything I need on the way so I can attempt to do the conversion when the Acorn system arrives. A few questions: 1. Do I need flyback diodes on the built in relay contacts? One will be switching power for a small pneumatic solenoid. The other is an extern...

Ah! I’ll need a 5vdc power supply (if I can’t use what I already have).

I too am interested in the Acorn symbol you made.

I’m looking over the Standard Connections drawing and have a couple questions.. 1. I’m not seeing how to wire each axis drive. This is the drive inputs: https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180414/fee166b20f71ae1020c2e7fd5e81825c.jpg 2. Do I need flyback diodes on the build in relay contacts? One will...

I'm with Keith... Straightforward conversion. If you look at my "Acorn Project" videos here on my YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/Islaww1/videos You will see that there are many of the same components. With your experience, it should be a snap. I’ve watched your videos. I’m sur...

Received shipment tracking number under an hour after I placed the order!