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EPISODE · Nov 22, 2021 · 30 MIN

CentroidCNC Acorn Update

from CNC Router Tips Podcast · host Bill Griggs

CENTROIDCNC ACORN UPDATE CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 65: CNCRT65 What is the CentroidCNC Acorn? The Acorn is a User Friendly, DIY CNC Control board for Milling Machines, Lathes, Routers Tables and other CNC Machines. In this episode of the CNC Router Tips Podcast Bill Griggs talks about his experiences with the CentroidCNC Acorn. We discuss the Acorn Updates from the earlier version of the CNC Control board to the present version. Some of those features are more relays, status LEDs and removable header sockets. With CNC12 controller software users can control CNC router tables, Milling machines, lathes and more from the same basic interface with modifications for each type of machine. Bill Griggs has also been working on converting a Rhino ST-6 CNC lathe to work with a CentroidCNC Acorn with Closed loop Stepper motors. If you would like more information about CentroidCNC, check out Episode 54. https://www.cncroutertips.com/54 The #CNC Router Tips Facebook group has just passed 19,550 members! If you would like to check out the group, join us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertips Bill Griggs contact info: Twitter: @BillGriggs Website: http://www.cncroutertips.com SHOW NOTES: http://www.cncroutertips.com/65 WEBSITES MENTIONED Disclosure: Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase. Please understand that I have experience with all of these companies, books, tools and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions I make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals. CentroidCNC Acorn https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_diy/acorn_cnc_controller.html The Makers Guide http://themakersguide.com #CNC Router Tips https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertips/ Mach3 Software http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3 CNC Starter Bit set http://cncroutertips.com/bits VCarve Demo Video http://cncroutertips.com/demo VCarve Software http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8 Triple Edge Finder http://themakersguide.com Maker Masters http://makermasters.com Resources http://cncroutertips.com/resources Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/BillGriggs/featured

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