Centroid Acorn Quickie: Setting up HomeAll and demonstration

[@brittfuss1]

Great video Marty. Very helpful.

[@chrisTiFur76]

can you just clarify how to connect the 3 wires on the proximity switch please

[@martyscncgarage5275]

It is dependent on the switch you have. There is a Centroid Schematic for connecting them. Also make sure you got NPN not PNP. Hit the Centroid Users Forum for more help. You can search for Proximity

[@Sad-lawlessness]

Love the videos Marty. Considering upgrading my old Bridgeport Boss w/ M40/CNC7 to Acorn w/ stepper motors.

[@martyscncgarage5275]

As I mentioned on the forum, All in One DC would be better. Price out the motors and drives if you can find them in NEMA 42 frame. I think that's what you have.

[@lsfgunworks9789]

Hello Marty I saw an older video of yours. Bridgeport Torq cut that you hooked up single phase power to I recently purchased one and was hoping that you would guide me on how I would be able to hook mine up single phase

[@HKCNC1]

Thank you for your videos very helpful I got a question about homing and limit Can I use the same switches to do both for homing and limits ?

[@martyscncgarage5275]

Yes.

[@martyscncgarage5275]

Set the as home/limit in the wizard

[@xx-vk5ol]

superb video, thank you for the help.

[@airgunningyup]

how do i get to the" return" tab from the home screen, ive found it before , and now i cannot

[@MartyEscarcega]

Rob, I don't follow what you are asking? Please explain? "Return Tab"?

[@airgunningyup]

@@MartyEscarcega on the bottom of the screen , when setting up lathe tool catalogue , i have gotten a return buttom to appear on the bottom of the screen.. Its a way to set the location for tool check ( tool check being the button on the main screen controls

[@MartyEscarcega]

@@airgunningyup Sorry, still don't follow. I have never seen a "RETURN" button. Please post your question to the Centroid User Forums and explain step by step what you are trying to do.

[@MartyEscarcega]

@@airgunningyup Are you talking Work Coordinate? G28-G30?

[@airgunningyup]

@@MartyEscarcega yes.. the set location for tool changes on the lathe..

[@laserborn5787]

Marty Does centroid allow for multiple homes you can choose?

[@martyscncgarage5275]

Homing a machine sets the machine datum. You can create multiple work coordinates. What are you trying to accomplish?

[@janvirbrar4181]

Hey Marty, this was very helpful. Just a quick question: Did you enter the software travel limtis based on a measure or did CNC12 do that itself based on the homing?

[@martyscncgarage5275]

No you have to tell CNC12 what the travel limits are of your machine.

[@janvirbrar4181]

@@martyscncgarage5275 what kind of switches did you use?

[@martyscncgarage5275]

@@janvirbrar4181 all depends on the machine. Normally closed quality micro switches or Normally Closed NPN proximity sensors

[@janvirbrar4181]

@@martyscncgarage5275 Sounds great, thanks marty!

[@janvirbrar4181]

@@martyscncgarage5275 For a 2x2 router, which would you use?

[@joecnc3341]

Where have you been Marty? Bring back the KZbin videos!

[@martyscncgarage5275]

Hi Joe, thanks for the concern. I've been knee deep in my other passion, building hot rods... Working on a 1950 Chevy COE right now. Will be my car hauler

[@joecnc3341]

@@martyscncgarage5275 Well-I am very glad to hear that you are doing okay and that you are spending your time on other passions! If you build a hot rod like you build a CNC machine - Look out! I have a Brother TC-215 with a 10 tool ATC that I'd like to convert to G-code.. I'm going to have to re-watch a bunch of your videos.

[@gbull2]

what is the wiring scematic when using prox switched nc thanks marty

[@martyscncgarage5275]

That has been discussed on the Centroid Users forum. Go there and search NPN proximity

[@martyscncgarage5275]

Also, what does your sensor cut sheet say for wiring of the sensor?

[@wagnerdamotta726]

Hi Marty I thinked in upgrading my Fadal 2016L to Centroid OKA, if do you can help me with some info? I saw a video where you did one Fadal Thank you Wagner Damotta

[@martyscncgarage5275]

Post your questions to the Centroid Users Oak forum. I can not provide one on one support.

[@thewoodologist8176]

hey Marty, do you have any videos on hooking up the dmm dyn4 to a MB3+ESS, I just ordered a set of the dmm dyn4/750watt servos and wanted to get my self ready for getting a new control enclosure going and your videos are so much help! Thank you for all you do!

[@martyscncgarage5275]

Sorry no. I only work with Centroid Acorn and Centroid's other motion controllers

[@thewoodologist8176]

@@martyscncgarage5275 no worries! Your videos still taught me a lot! I look forward to the DMM servos, while I have your ear, what is your opinion on DMM vs Clearpath if you wouldn't mind sharing