Centroid Acorn Controller - Has anyone tried one?

[m_c]

So that answers the question if calculations can be done in macros.

That does look very like Fanuc programming, but as they don't seem to mention that anywhere in their blurb, I'm going to guess it's they're own version of it. (Fanuc let's you access machine variables via variable numbers within G-code, so you can do things like adjust g-code depending on machine status, or adjust tool offsets via G-code if you're using a tool checker/setter during runs).

[Chaz]

So that answers the question if calculations can be done in macros.

That does look very like Fanuc programming, but as they don't seem to mention that anywhere in their blurb, I'm going to guess it's they're own version of it. (Fanuc let's you access machine variables via variable numbers within G-code, so you can do things like adjust g-code depending on machine status, or adjust tool offsets via G-code if you're using a tool checker/setter during runs).

Yep it looks like these 'variables' are available to use if you know how they match. No PLC code needed from what I can see.

Ill try this tomorrow and test / feedback.

[Chaz]

So the code kinda works but the logic is wrong for my turret. Ill update it and see if it works.

[m_c]

Managed to get it working yet?

[Chaz]

Managed to get it working yet?

Hope. Ended up in A&E with a chest infection / virus. Will need to wait a few days before I can venture into the cold garage. I think I have the code sorted now however.

[Benja]

Really good to see this, Ive been looking at the Acorn for the last couple days for my new Boxford, I should have the board etc sometime next week, Mine has a very similar atc to the one Chaz is using so I really apprciate the work you guys have done here. Hopefully i'll be able toprovide some input when Ive got it hooked up.


On a side note
After doing a bit of research into the required specs of the PC the Lenovo M92z ticks all the boxes the i3 is just over the single thread 1500 passmark and the i5 plenty over. Can be picked up for a lot less than a new hd touchscreen. Also seem like they have a normal motherboard inside so cpu/ram can be upgraded.

https://www.cnet.com/products/lenovo...-series/specs/

hope you get well soon Chaz

[Chaz]

Really good to see this, Ive been looking at the Acorn for the last couple days for my new Boxford, I should have the board etc sometime next week, Mine has a very similar atc to the one Chaz is using so I really apprciate the work you guys have done here. Hopefully i'll be able toprovide some input when Ive got it hooked up.


On a side note
After doing a bit of research into the required specs of the PC the Lenovo M92z ticks all the boxes the i3 is just over the single thread 1500 passmark and the i5 plenty over. Can be picked up for a lot less than a new hd touchscreen. Also seem like they have a normal motherboard inside so cpu/ram can be upgraded.

https://www.cnet.com/products/lenovo...-series/specs/

hope you get well soon Chaz

Thanks, that was Feb :-)

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