I will be thoroughly documenting my experience with the installation on a CRP plug and play router system. Essentially just bypassing the ESS in the control box. It will remain capable of reverting back to Mach 3 by plugging in the ribbon cables to the ESS and using the old computer. It is a production machine that is getting the Acorn, so I cannot have a lot of down time.
I have done the parts gathering and developed a plan as well as a once over through the manual and watched many videos.
I happen to love watching video tutorials. Especially ones done well that are helpful.
Ray has pointed out some issues and I will know some of how to proceed if they appear because of this thread.
I will most likely post questions to both forums to increase the chance for answers.
I am being driven by the fact that my machines have become fairly low volume production machines for us and that Mach 3 is simply not the best controller for this now.
Errors cause down time. Waste material. Bites the quota. Costs money. Causes stress because it bugs the hell out of me.
I just have to get past Mach 3 and Acorn will get the first shot at getting me there.