Acorn CNC 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.
Centroid “AcornSix” Step and Direction CNC Controller kit: a 6 axis CNC control with built-in motion control CPU.
A reliable, high performance, industrial quality CNC control at a do-it-yourself price. AcornSix utilizes an integrated 1Ghz ARM Cortex A8 Motion Control CPU and communicates with CNCPC via a fast and reliable Ethernet connection. The AcornSix CNC control board controls a wide variety of axis motors and drives with industry standard step and direction command signal. Perfect for many types of machine tools such as: CNC milling machines, a wide variety of CNC Routers, CNC lathes to CNC Lasers, and other specialty applications. Compatible with small to large axis motors of all types and can be used with most any AC brushless servo motor drive packages such as: DMM, Delta, Estun, Teco, Teknic, Yaskawa and others. Any drive that accepts step and direction commands. Most all stepper motor drives are compatible with the AcornSix such as the popular Gecko and Leadshine stepper drives. AcornSix runs on Centroid’s proven industrial quality CNC control software.
A reliable, high performance, industrial quality CNC control at a do-it-yourself price. AcornSix utilizes an integrated 1Ghz ARM Cortex A8 Motion Control CPU and communicates with CNCPC via a fast and reliable Ethernet connection. The AcornSix CNC control board controls a wide variety of axis motors and drives with industry standard step and direction command signal. Perfect for many types of machine tools such as: CNC milling machines, a wide variety of CNC Routers, CNC lathes to CNC Lasers, and other specialty applications. Compatible with small to large axis motors of all types and can be used with most any AC brushless servo motor drive packages such as: DMM, Delta, Estun, Teco, Teknic, Yaskawa and others. Any drive that accepts step and direction commands. Most all stepper motor drives are compatible with the AcornSix such as the popular Gecko and Leadshine stepper drives. AcornSix runs on Centroid’s proven industrial quality CNC control software.
The AcornSix 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 AcornSix CNC controller kit (#15136) includes:
- 1x AcornSix CNC control board
- 2x Acorn Plug and Play Relay8 Module
- 1x Dual power 5 VDC and 24 VDC logic power supply
- 50/60 Hz 100-120 VAC/208-240 VAC input power
- 1x 15’ Shielded Ethernet cable
- 1x Riser Mounting Pan
Additional AcornSix highlights:
- Comes with Centroid CNC12 “Free” CNC Software Download, Pro, Ultimate, and Ultimate Plus Software sold separately
- Touch Screen Responsive Operator Controls
- DIY self-service CNC support thru Centroid Community CNC Forum which is Centroid Technician monitored and maintained.
(Note: A 1920×1080 wide screen LCD Display is required and a Touch Screen is recommended.)
Included with the AcornSix controller kit is a mounting riser pan. The riser pan allows easy 4 hole mounting of the AcornSix to the back panel while allowing other wires, power supplies, relays etc to be mounted underneath it for space savings in the electrical cabinet.
The mounting pan is not required so if you don’t want to use it you can mount the AcornSix using the through holes in the board itself.
Support & Documentation:
- Acorn “Start Here” Web Page with requirements and How-to Videos.
- Acorn CNC controller Hookup Schematics (type in “AcornSix” in the search bar on this page to see all AcornSix hookup schematics)
- Centroid AcornSix CNC12 Software Download (a powered up connected AcornSix is required to run this CNC software)
- AcornSix Draft Users Installation Manual.(draft)
- All Acorn Documentation(a list of All Acorn related documentation)
- Centroid CNC control board Solid Models
- CNC Community Support Forum (Free Tech Support!)
- Acorn CNC controller buyers FAQ
- Current Mill Manual
- Current Lathe Manual
- CNCPC Requirements
