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Hi, Michael, I did not find any help other than the response from a Centroid tech. I sold the machine and bought one with the Acorn AllInOne system with pendant. Sometimes you just have to give in...

I have an M15-6 control, ser# 4236, late 90's, and I would like an MPG pendant that is compatible with it. New ones are no longer available, so I'm hoping there's a way to use a generic one by...

Thanks for the reply. I'm finally back on this project. I set parameter 5 to 1 and now it sends a message "Error: Z home not set". If I go back into config. and manually set Z home (quill up near...

I have an M-15 control on a knee mill and would like to disable the homing feature since this is a hobby machine and I don't want to wait for homing every time I use it. I've done this to another...

Thanks, cncsnw, I sent an email to Centroid and they confirm it should be possible. They said they need to check the version I have to be sure, so I'll get that done. The only other thing I will...

I have a Vectrax MSC Centroid M-15 knee mill that I would like to modify the quill to function as the X & Y axis in "free" mode. I realize the only way to make that hapen is to replace the rotary...

I have an old but nice condition Hermes Vanguard 4000 CNC engraver that I would like to outfit with a modern drive system that works with a standard PC and a windows based engraving software. The...

Of course, cnckeith is right, new upgrade solves all your problems, think about it! I am a retired hobbyist and former tool & die mold maker. Just can't justify spending more for an upgrade than I...

Found a precision tool & die shop to re-grind the contact surfaces.

Woody

It's been a long wait, but a miracle happened. Accidentally found a complete operating Famco/Lars pantograph CNC retrofit for $350 on craigslist. New owner purchased a Gorton P1-2 CNC pantograph...

Glen, I've had similar issues when the on board battery failed. You have to remove the mother board to access the battery, not a piece of cake, but with care, photos as you go, and notes, is doable ...

I read in another forum that this surface grinder has removable way strips that the balls roll on and are easily replaced. Well, easy it may be if only I could locate replacement strips. Found...

I have run a Prototrak retrofit knee mill for years and liked the ability to use the quill feed handle for drilling quick holes and quick milling operations. I also do engraving and hated the slow...

Awesome, guys, the last paragraph by cncsnw hit the nail on the head. I changed the "X" motor direction parameter from "N" to "Y" for yes, then homed the machine, loaded the program, set all zero's...

I believe I did try that and the "X" did reverse, but would only move in the + direction, jogging "X"- did nothing. Do the limit switches have any impact on direction? I thought they only shut the...

I recently purchased a three axis knee mill with late 90's Centroid M15 controls that needed help. I replaced the hard drive with a new solid state hard drive with CNC7 installed from the factory. I...

Found the trouble! Previous owner tried to increase the hard drive size and lost the CNC7 program in the process. I bought a new solid state drive from Centroid with the program already installed...

The serial # is 4068, and I did contact the original installer and he said I would have to send the controller to him and he would reload the software and configure the system to work as it should. ...

Well, that explains why it's not booting up automatically. AUTOEXE.BAT is one of the 5 files in the directory, so I did try typing " AUTOEXE.BAT" , and it showed 5 files totaling 64,143 bytes, and...

No responses yet, so I did a little troubleshooting inside the controller since I am an electronics tech. I did find that the ribbon cable connector on the flat panel screen was loose, secured it...

I recently purchased a Jetmatic 3 axis CNC knee mill with Centroid M-15 retrofit. Was told by the seller that the computer needed re-programing, but there's nothing on the screen (dimly lit) and...

I just purchased a New Hermes Vanguard 4000 and have either created a problem in the software while practicing, or am overlooking a step in the tool zero depth set procedure. I have followed the...

Since I received no replies and didn't want to part with $620 without a fight, I gathered all the chunks and fragments of the magnet I could find, and carefully using high temp quick set epoxy,...

Just wanted to update this thread for those steam enthusiasts who found this topic interesting. I did find an article in a 1968 issue of The Steam Automobile magazine that showed a pdf copy of steam...

Try checking the thread " Sharp or Santec?". RevEdo responded with information to contact the Sharp/Santec business center. They are affiliated and in the same building. I had the larger RB-310...

RevEdo, Thanks for the response! Thought the inquiry was dead after almost a year with no response. I guess I was pretty close with my guess. I installed a used Trak A.G.E. 3 system I bought that...

I purchased a "new, old stock" CNC ready bed mill recently from a reputable Sharp dealer, and was told it was a Sharp Santec RB-310 which they aquired from the Sharp main headquarters here in the...

Does anyone recall an article in a car magazine like Motor Trend or Car & Driver around 1969 that described a hybrid steam engine built by the grandson of the owner of the famous Paxton Supercharger...

The Trak TRL lathes from Southwestern Industries are very easy to learn machines for a small shop or toolroom. I have the smallest model which is the TRL 1440 (no longer available new), and have...

I have a Gorton P1-2 pantograph that I would like to attach a CNC X-Y copy table to which will eliminate the cumbersome and expensive hard brass copy and provide unlimited font choices and custom...