Wiring and testing Instructions for a C86ACORN with the Centroid ACORN
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- Posted: August 04, 2020Categories: C86ACORNRead more »
- Posted: August 04, 2020Categories: C86ACCPRead more »
Step by Step instructions for wiring, setting up, and testing the C86ACCP on the system.
- Posted: July 21, 2020Categories: Retrofit ProjectsRead more »
Project Semi-rigid tapping with Mach 3
I'm using a UC100 motion controller with your C11G breakout board to control a KBCC-125R DC motor driver for the spindle. Then the axis are Automation Technologies Nema 23 3 phase hybrid steppers with their KL-5080H controllers which are very accurate and fast!
The floating tap holder allows for a little over 1/4" of movement in either direction and it is made from hardened A2 tool steel. It uses two set screws from alternate directions to drive the square tang of the tap and one set screw on the top to hold a split steel drill bushing
- Posted: May 04, 2020Categories: Retrofit ProjectsRead more »
Shizuoka Milling machine
Controls upgrade project.
My Shizuoka 3B-V Vertical machining center was built in 1985 and originally had a FANUC 6M Control. The control was very antiquated and difficult to program. The machine has a 28” X travel, 15” Y travel and 16” Z travel. It weighs in at about 11,000 pounds.
It’s a really well-built machine and I wanted to modernize it with a PC-based control. After searching the Internet and looking through several CNC machining forums I decided to work with CNC4PC for this conversion.
The original control system components and wiring were completely removed and rep
- Posted: April 02, 2020Categories: New ProductsRead more »
Using a C86ACCP to connect a Clearpath servo to an ACORN Controller.
- Posted: March 24, 2020Read more »
COVID-19 Update
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- Posted: February 07, 2020Categories: New ProductsRead more »
New Headstocks for Taig, Sherline or Other Custom ApplicationFor Your Mill
- Posted: January 27, 2020Read more »
Warning :
These instructions show how to configure the software, but keep in mind that while the E-Stop is reporting to condition to the controller, you should wire the on-board relay that reflects the status of the e-stop button to disable the system at hardware level
Hardware:
- MPG4- 6 Axis Pendant
- C22M1 Rev.1 - Serial Modbus Pendant Interface Card
Software:
- MACH3 Ver. R3.043.062
- Brains MPG4_MODBUS_C22M1_V1
- Posted: January 27, 2020Read more »
Configuring an M16D for Step and Direction Control using a DMM DYN4 servo for the Spindle
- Posted: January 23, 2020Read more »
Setting up the Ethernet Smooth Stepper using a CNC4PC C6 Step and Direction Spindle Control Board using Mach4.