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    Re: Acorn isn't closed loop?

    You get the best percision if you have closed loop with linear scales on the axis, that will automatic compensate for backlash and a not perfect pitch in the ball screws. But it is allways best to...
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    Re: Acorn isn't closed loop?

    Full closed loop with Acorn6.

    I am happy with the results.

    https://youtu.be/UvlV7wJggpY

    Uwe
  3. Re: Suitability of Centroid Acorn controller for gear hobbing application

    Well Acorn works real time and very fast, motion control is on the board with a linux system, and Acorn6 is even faster with two fast FPGA chips, best Mesa cards for linux CNC have only one slower...
  4. Re: Finally had enough of MACH 3 and thinking about Acorn - First question

    ATC logic for different types is build in Acorns PLC.

    Dokumentation:

    https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_diy/downloads/acorn_cnc_software/acorn_v4.60_ATC_Programs.zip

    Uwe
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    Re: Digitizing and usability

    I am new to digitizing with Acorn too.

    Works exactly like advertised to make 1:1 copys with a mill the same size than the probe tip.

    Needs no CAM system for this.

    But if you want toolpaths...
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