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Centroid “USB-BOB” Operator Control Panel Interface Kit

Boudewijn van den Brink — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:34:15 +0000

Centroid “USB-BOB” kit (#15380) includes:
- 1x Centroid USB Operator Control Panel board
- 3x Feed Knob Assemblies with cables
- 3x 10-pin Terminal Blocks
- 4x 5-pin Terminal Blocks
- 1x 6′ Right-Angled USB to Micro USB Cable
- 4x 6-32×1/2″ Standoffs
- 4x 6-32×3/8″ Screws
- 4x 6-32 Lock Washers

USB-BOB has been through a 4 month alpha tester program with excellent results.

The Centroid USB Operator Control Panel Interface Board (aka “USB-BOB”) is a CNC machine tool operator control panel interface board that connects to the CNCPC via a USB port. The Operator Control Panel Interface Board is intended to be an affordable, reliable, alternative to traditional methods of building CNC control operator control consoles/panels. The USB-BOB provides inputs for the most commonly used operator controls in a package that installs quickly with minimal fuss saving on wiring/installation labor and CNC controller inputs. It features inputs for three standard rotary encoders with integrated push-button, three MPG hand-wheel encoders, 12 optically isolated switch inputs, and 12 open collector LED outputs. The USB-BOB can be used in conjunction with Centroid’s popular Virtual Control Panel or without.

The USB-BOB is plug and play with preprogrammed button and knob functionality: Many common functions like Cycle Cancel, Tool Check, Feed Hold and Cycle Start along with Rapid Override, Spindle Speed Override and Feedrate Override are preprogrammed and user select-able with easy drag and drop installation.

In addition to these pre-programmed controls, all controls are user configurable through Centroid’s CNC PLC language so user can customize both the button or knob functionality to suit their application and tastes.

Common uses:
• Physical buttons and knobs for core/common operator functions simplifying the design for a hard operator console
• Supplement Centroid Virtual Control Panel with physical controls without using up any CNC control board inputs
• Add separate Rapid Override to Centroid Legacy control systems that did not have this feature.

Centroid “USB-BOB” Operator Control Panel Interface Manual

Note: For Allin1DC and Oak, custom PLC modification is required to support USB-BOB at this time.

Compatible with:

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Plasma WMPG-4 CNC Control Pendant

Boudewijn van den Brink — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:05:45 +0000

WMPG-6 Kit includes:

1x Plasma WMPG-4 Wireless MPG pendant
1x USB Wireless Transmitter / Receiver
1x Mounting Bracket

Take the control to where the work is! A game changing tool, the Centroid Wireless MPG handwheel CNC Control pendant allows the operator to conveniently and precisely set up jobs and tools remotely. No software or drivers to install. Plug and Play with Centroid CNC12 Plasma Pro CNC software, just plug in the included USB transmitter/receiver and start using it!

• Restart Mode, Jog Forward and Backward along the cutter path!
• Laser XY position set
• Use the MPG Wheel to Jog the machine for any kind of positioning.
• Smooth motion
• Sensitivity of the wheel detents are adjusted by the x1,x10,x100 selector.
• Use the MPG Wheel to control the cutting Feedrate on the fly.
• Use the MPG Wheel to control the Target Voltage on the fly.
• 4 axis DRO display
• 4 axis MPG and continuous jogging control
• Robust wireless communication
• No software drivers to install
• Hanger bracket mount w/ magnets
• Long range wireless
• Robust CENTROID developed drivers
• Takes 2 AA batteries, run time approximate 1 month
• USB Plug and Play Transmitter / Receiver
• Rubber case protector
• Tactile Feedback domed buttons w/ gold contacts
• High quality 3M Overlay

Requirements for use with Acorn
– Acorn CNC12 v4.64+ w/ Mill Pro, Mill Ultimate, Lathe Pro, Lathe Ultimate , Plasma Pro, or Plasma Ultimate License

Oak, Allin1DC and MPU11 system Requirements
– CNC12 v4.20+ with Pro or Ultimate License

Compatible with:

Documentation:

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Acorn Router CNC Software License Upgrade

Boudewijn van den Brink — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:15:18 +0000

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Acorn Plasma CNC Software License Upgrade

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Acorn Lathe CNC Software License Upgrade

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Ether1616 I/O Expansion Kit for Acorn

Boudewijn van den Brink — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 08:58:52 +0000

Ether1616 I/O Expansion Kit includes:

1x Ether1616 Board
2x Relay 8 Modules
2x Keyed Ribbon Cables
1x 24 volt DC power supply
50/60 Hz 100-120 VAC/208-240 VAC input power
1x Ethernet Switch
2x 15’ Shielded Ethernet cable
4x 220 Ohm SIP resistors for 5 volt input
4x 1k Ohm SIP resistors for 12 volt input

The Ether1616 is an input and output expansion board designed to be used with the Acorn CNC controller. Each Ether1616 board adds an additional 16 optically isolated inputs and 16 relay isolated outputs to the Acorn CNC system, up to three Ether1616 boards can be added to an Acorn system for a total of 56 inputs and 56 outputs. Three different input voltages can be used: 5 volts, 12 volts and 24 volt. Input voltages are mix and match capable and are selectable via bank of four of inputs at a time with the provided plug-in SIP (Single In-line Pack) resistors. The default input voltage is 24 VDC.

Both the Ether1616 and Relay 8 modules provide both Din Rail mounting holes and Standoff mounting holes to allow the DIY installer a wide variety of mounting possibilities!

The provided dedicated power supply is sized properly to provide enough power to drive the 16 relays. There are indicator LED’s on Ether1616 Inputs and on the Relay 8 Modules that indicate the state of the Inputs and Outputs.

The Ether1616 as the name implies communicates with the Centroid CNC12 software via Ethernet connection to the CNC PC. Ether1616 documentation is here.

Requirements for use with Acorn:
CNC12 V.4.20+

Compatible with:

Acorn CNC Controller Kit

Extra Manuals:

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WMPG-6 CNC Control Pendant

Boudewijn van den Brink — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:21:42 +0000

WMPG-6 Kit includes:

1x WMPG-6 Wireless MPG pendant
1x USB Wireless Transmitter / Receiver
1x Mounting Bracket

ake the control to where the work is! A game changing tool, the Centroid Wireless MPG handwheel CNC Control pendant allows the operator to conveniently and precisely set up jobs and tools remotely. No software or drivers to install. Plug and Play with Centroid CNC12 Pro CNC software, just plug in the included USB transmitter/receiver and start using it! Perfect for all types of Mills, Lathes, Routers and other specialty CNC machines. Controls up to 6 Axes.

Requirements for use with Acorn
– Acorn CNC12 v4.64+ w/ Mill Pro, Mill Ultimate, Lathe Pro, Lathe Ultimate, Router Pro, Router Ultimate, Plasma Pro, or Plasma Ultimate License

Oak, Allin1DC, Hickory, and MPU11 system Requirements
– CNC12 v4.20+ with Pro or Ultimate License
– Older systems may require a PLC update to fully support WMPG-6 features and functionality

Compatible with:

Acorn CNC Controller Kit
AcornSix CNC Controller Kit
Allin1DC CNC Controller Kit
Oak CNC Controller Kit
Hickory CNC Controller Kit

Features:

– On-the-fly Feed Rate override
– On-the-fly Spindle Speed override
– 6 axis DRO display (4 axis on main screen, 2 axis on sub menu)
– 6 axis MPG and continuous jogging control
– Robust wireless communication
– No software drivers to install
– Free Tech Support via CNC Forum
– Hanger bracket mount w/ magnets
– Smooth motion
– Long range wireless
– Robust CENTROID developed drivers
– Takes 2 AA batteries
- – run time approx. 1 month
– USB Plug and Play Transmitter / Receiver
– Rubber case protector
– Tactile Feedback domed buttons
- – w/ gold plated contacts
– High quality 3M Overlay

Documentation:

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Acorn Plasma CNC THC Control

Boudewijn van den Brink — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 12:03:12 +0000

Acorn Plasma CNC THC Control: a closed loop DIY Torch Height Controller (THC) kit

Acorn Plasma CNC THC control kits are both a CNC Hardware and CNC Software DIY system designed to work together for easy CNC setup and operation with minimal fuss.

A reliable, high performance, industrial quality Plasma CNC controller with a real time closed loop Torch Height Control at a do-it-yourself price. Acorn utilizes an integrated 1Ghz ARM Cortex A8 Motion Control CPU and communicates with CNCPC via a fast and reliable Ethernet connection. The Acorn CNC control board controls a wide variety of axis motors and drives with industry standard step and direction command signal. Compatible with AC brushless servo motor drive packages such as: Clearpath, Delta, Estun, Yaskawa, and many others as well as Stepper motor drives such as the popular Gecko and Leadshine stepper drives and many others. The Acorn CNC controller runs on Centroid’s proven industrial quality CNC control software.

Centroid announces that now our Plasma THC is now compatible with the PrimeWeld Cut 60 and the Everlast i and s series CNC plasma cutters (in addition to Hypertherm, Lincoln, and Thermal Dynamics). Centroid is now offering a Plasma CNC and THC kit for the Cut 60 and the Everlast units. Available now for purchase below.

The Acorn CNC system has been engineered, built, and tested at our Centroid facility in the USA. All units ship ready to run after thorough testing and quality control.

Centroid Acorn THC controller kit (part # 15149, 15321, 15322) includes:

1x THC TX control board
1x THC RX control board
1x 5′ Fiber Optic Cable (TX to RX connection)
1x 12″ Shielded Serial Cable M/F Straight ( RX-to-Acorn connection)
1x Din Rail Mount 24 volt power supply

Centroid’s Torch Height Controller closes the loop between Plasma Arc Voltage and Torch Height via high-speed fiber optic communication.

The Centroid Acorn THC kit provides real-time closed loop operation between the arc voltage and the torch height. The THC reads the arc voltage and sends that information to the Acorn controller via fiber optic isolation to Acorn’s high-speed encoder port.

Requirements:
– Acorn CNC controller kit (Acorn requirements are here)
– An Acorn CNC12 Plasma Pro software license

Support & Documentation:

Acorn “Start Here” Web Page with requirements and How-to Videos.
All Acorn Documentation(a list of All Acorn related documentation)
Acorn CNC controller Hookup Schematics(type in “Plasma” in the search bar on this page to see all Acorn Plasma hookup schematics)
Acorn CNC Plasma Installation Manual
Acorn Hardware and Software Installation manual.
Plasma CNC12 software download.(Note: CNC12 installation instructions are in the Acorn Installation Manual
Plasma Intercon Download 5.0 version here.
Centroid CNC control board Solid Models
Acorn Control Panel options
Centroid CNC Community Plasma Tech Support Forum (Free Tech Support!)
Acorn CNC controller buyers FAQ
Acorn Warranty Info
CNCPC Requirements

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Acorn Mill CNC Software License Upgrade

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