There is no dealer selling the in the UK, but I am in touch with a Centroid agent in France who can supply at a sensible price. I have one on order, but would be grateful for input from anyone who has experience of the unit.

The software has the same look and it seems, most of the functionality of Centroid's industrial controllers. I came across the Centroid Acorn Controller at under $300. However I'd like to use a controller which supports 4 axis, has a professional looking interface, and doesn't cost the earth. It works really well, supports most Codes (does not like tool change T1M6, throws up an error message), but positions accurately and motor tuning is a breeze. Third Arduino with GRBL 1.1 and the latest UGS software. Excellent support from the company, but decided it's not for me. This worked well but did not support the full range of codes - no G40/G41/G42 looks at present to be more suited to router applications the milling.

Not great with my setup - not accurate losing steps etc, despite hours of research and motor tuning.ĭeciding it was probably the BOB/parallel port, I gave up I have tried a few controllers with varying degrees of success.įirst Controller - Mach3 using a Chinese parallel port BOB. My PC of choice is a Dell Optiplex 755 with parallel port, ethernet and USB ports. I have some experience with Anilam, Fanuc and XYZ Prototrak controls so I have some ideas about what I want from a controller. I have a Bridgeport Series 1 milling machine, which I am in the process of converting to CNC - I'm looking to a 4 axis setup.įor the moment I am using 1600oz inch steppers, eventually I'll change to something like Technic Clearpath, with shaft encoders.

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