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26-09-2018
Thread: Control system for Harrison M250 CNC
by Chaz- Replies
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Re: Control system for Harrison M250 CNC
On the iPad so quick response from me. Centroid now has an integrated MPG option, 240 usd or so, well regarded. You can also now use something like a shuttle controller as a supported interface.
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25-09-2018
Thread: Control system for Harrison M250 CNC
by m_c- Replies
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Re: Control system for Harrison M250 CNC
It all depends on how much functionality you want to add.
If you're happy with on screen jogging, and no fancy tool changer, Centroid Acorn will achieve that. If you want to add an MPG for... -
25-09-2018
Thread: Control system for Harrison M250 CNC
by Chaz- Replies
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Re: Control system for Harrison M250 CNC
Ive just installed Centroid Acorn on a Harrison M300. I'd never look at Mach 3 again, not the same league.
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25-09-2018
Thread: Control system for Harrison M250 CNC
by Clive S- Replies
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Re: Control system for Harrison M250 CNC
Hi and welcome to the forum.
First Mach3 will only count one pulse on the spindle it will do thread cutting of a sort but not rigid tapping etc.
You would need some sort of motion control... -
25-09-2018
Thread: Control system for Harrison M250 CNC
by AndyGuid- Replies
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Re: Control system for Harrison M250 CNC
Hi Adrian,
Welcome to the forum from down under. Looks like two of the better options for CNC Lathe Software may be:
KmotionCNC
Acorn Centroid
based on what I recall seeing in fairly...
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