WorkBee CNC Router: Turning Motors With Centroid Acorn

[@AD-im6yx]

Hi Franco, great work on this cnc series. Not sure if I missed it, you are kind of jumping from Mechanical Kit assembly to running the CNC. Did you do any videos for how to wire things, put the controller together, drag cables chain and so on? Would be great if you could do something on this - Thanks a lot!

[@chrisknechtel]

Hello Franco, 1st: I was just about ready to buy the OpenBuilds WorkBee 1010 with no motors for $1,300 bucks until I found your videos pointing to Bulk-Man, Thank you so much! 2nd: Forgive me but I am completely new to CNC (this will be my 1st one), during my research I never heard anyone talk about Open Loop vs Closed Loop (more research required), again thank You! Look forward to the upgrade videos for this unit.

[@FrancoCNC]

Hi. Check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haOoqH6Qba-Kd7c

[@paulameloot9380]

Awesome man ! But there's something wrong about your Y axis lead screw (14:30), maybe try to add support bearings across the length of the travel... Anyway, looking forward to see more about what this guy is capable of ;)

[@FrancoCNC]

Good eye! I noticed that after I filmed this. I had to make an adjustment to the collars that hold each end of the lead screw. Now it doesn't "wobble" and "whip" anymore.

[@paulameloot9380]

Franco Great ! Happy to learn that ! ;)

[@Z-add]

Will you review the newer acorn six board?

[@tonysplace8009]

Nice work thus far and the software looks great too!

[@FrancoCNC]

Thanks. The Centroid software/hardware is awesome. I really think they are one of the best options for DIY CNC machines.

[@tonysplace8009]

@@FrancoCNC Yeah, I bought the board last year for a future project but now I might sell it so I can get the new version!

[@trialnterror]

Have you done a video on micro stepping? And what it means/does?

[@FrancoCNC]

Not specifically. But, several of my driver videos address that topic.

[@chrisknechtel]

I purchased the Bulk-Man WorkBee today and would like to know what the ampere rating is of the larger 24 volt power supply is please.

[@FrancoCNC]

24V 350Watt which will provide about 14.6 amps.

[@makosharkcnc7730]

What size of stepper motors did you use on pm25mv? Doing super job on the router

[@FrancoCNC]

Thanks. I think this video will answer that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGqooX-gna6CjLM

[@MegaChekov]

What did the relay board end up being hooked to

[@FrancoCNC]

Hi. The small relay board was used to make the Clearpath drive fault signals work with the Acorn inputs.

[@TheMoody876]

Please post a parts list

[@FrancoCNC]

This may help a little: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZK3gYWJaZtqrKc

[@robinsaunders3124]

What kind of top speed can you achieve with this guy?

[@FrancoCNC]

Currently set at 100 inch per minute. I think it could go faster, though.

[@muradissi8860]

14-30 minutes, the screw of such a curve? I assume an error in the assembly? Or such a screw came with a machine?

[@FrancoCNC]

That was an assembly error on my part. I followed the instructions but I failed to notice that until after the motors were turning. I've correct that and now it is good.

[@chivasdeguadalajara]

Will centroid acorn work with the same electronics as uccnc? And what do you think is best of the 2?

[@FrancoCNC]

The Centroid Acorn will work with any driver/motors that accept step/direction signals. My opinion: Centroid Acorn is the best option for DIY CNC conversions. But, if cost is a factor, there are much less expensive systems. For me, the cost of the Acorn is well worth it as it is very stable, easy to install and performs very well.

[@chivasdeguadalajara]

@@FrancoCNC thanks, want to start off with the right system and have been watching your vids, very helpful. 👍

[@gaewing]

Looking good Franco. Seems very noisy.

[@FrancoCNC]

It is. The design of the table also helps to amplify the sound.

[@Z-add]

Damn these are noisy motors. Looking forward to the upgrade to clearpath sd.

[@FrancoCNC]

I may install some closed loop motors someday. But for now, this is a "budget build".

[@uptechcncpvclt-1302]

Finish the machine damn it!!

[@FrancoCNC]

I'm trying!

[@uptechcncpvclt-1302]

Acorn and CNC 12 is definitely better than Mach 3-4 in lot of ways and I’ve been using for over a year In my CNC router and I make pretty good money. Now I’m thinking to try out the Masso controller from Hind technology Australia... People in Australia also in countries including here USA, they are using this controller and also I see really good reviews... I believe probably that you know what I’m talking about right?

[@FrancoCNC]

@@uptechcncpvclt-1302 I have heard of the MASSO system. What is it about the MASSO that peaks your interest? Is there something about it that you think will work better than the Centroid system? For what it's worth, the people at MASSO seem like they are very nice.

[@wernerberry7800]

Ooooo my God Franco that is the the problem with cheap stepper drivers! Those things are so noisy actually screaming! Digital drivers from stepperonline is the way to go Buddy!

[@FrancoCNC]

I agree with you. But, this is a "budget build" so I'll probably go with the cheap stuff at first just to prove a point. Then, maybe I'll upgrade.

[@gaewing]

@@FrancoCNC what would you recommend instead of the stepper motors and drives for upgrade?

[@FrancoCNC]

@@gaewing These are awesome: www.automationtechnologiesinc.com/products-page/nema23-closed-loop-stepper-motor-system-hybrid-servo-kit/hybrid-servo-drive-kl-5080h/

[@wernerberry7800]

@@FrancoCNC I totally hear you Buddy, But in that case, you could have been way, way ahead to just use a UCCNC software and UC100 control and then get the digital drivers!

[@unionse7en]

@@wernerberry7800 i'm a fan of UCCNC,good value and highly responsive and transparent support.

[@brukernavnfettsjit]

Damn that thing is loud. Sounds like an ambulance driving by xD. And Two tenths what? I see two/ ten thousands. 2/10000 = 0.0002. I always get confused when imperial users talk numbers.

[@FrancoCNC]

Good point. We usually are trying to convey the idea "tenths of one one-thousandth" but that's too much work so we just say "tenths".