Centroid Acorn CNC - User Manual

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Acorn is a DIY CNC product. The number one way to get good help is to SIGN UP FOR FREE TECH SUPPORT!
There is a video on the forum that shows you how to sign up for free support. www.centroidcncforum.com
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Thanks for purchasing a Centroid Acorn CNC control kit!
To ensure your success, please familiarize yourself with the Acorn technical information available before applying power to
the Acorn. There are many man hours of technical CNC details freely available for the Acorn DIY’er to benet from on the
Centroid website and on the Acorn CNC support forum. Below is a guide to that information.
Before Hooking anything up to the Acorn follow the step-by-step Acorn setup video series called
“Centroid Acorn CNC Basics - Video series” located in the Acorn CNC Knowledge Base Video category.
Perform a “Bench Test” following the video and using the “Basic Power and Communication” Acorn Hook-up schematic.
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Links to all Acorn Documentation such as, Acorn Hookup Schematics, Probe Setup guide, Axis pairing guide, Macro
programming guide, Acorn Specications manual, CNC12 Operator Manuals and more is located on the Acorn forum as
well.
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Acorn is an educational DIY (do it yourself) product. Centroid makes no warranties or claims of safety or suitability for any
application. Any schematics or wiring hookup instructions presented on Centroid’s website or in the on-line forums are
incomplete educational examples for discussion only. The user, DIY’er is creating his/her own CNC device, which may
include dangerous voltages, powerful motors and resulting dangerous unexpected forceful motion of dangerous cutters
and fast moving heavy machine parts.
If you are not qualied to accept all responsibility and/or you do not agree, DO NOT PROCEED.
Then as you progress be sure to read the posts in the “Acorn CNC Knowledge Base” forum for detailed CNC setup
information covering a wide range of common Acorn CNC technical support subjects. Valuable time saving information
contained here.
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Centroid Acorn CNC Specifications

General

Type	CNC Controller
Input Voltage	24V DC
Communication Interface	Ethernet
Max Axis Count	6
Software Compatibility	Centroid CNC12
Ethernet Interface	Yes
Digital Inputs	8
Digital Outputs	8
Analog Inputs	2
Ethernet Ports	1
USB Ports	1
Encoder Inputs	4
Software	Centroid CNC12
Supported Motors	Stepper and Servo
Display	External via PC
Processor	ARM Cortex
Supported Spindles	PWM

Summary

Acorn CNC Support and Resources

Accessing Acorn CNC Tech Support

Guidance on signing up for free technical support via the Centroid CNC support forum.

Centroid CNC Support Forum Overview

Details the structure of the Centroid Community CNC Support Forum, including key sections.

Essential Acorn CNC Knowledge Base

Highlights access to video series, tech tips, documentation, and setup guides for users.

Acorn DIY Product Disclaimer and Safety

Important warning about the DIY nature, inherent risks, and user responsibility for CNC devices.

Acorn CNC Bench Test and Wiring Guide

Performing the Acorn CNC Bench Test

Instructions to select the 'Bench Test' option in the wizard and follow setup videos.

Basic Power and Communication Connections

Schematic diagram illustrating PC, Acorn CNC, and power supply connections for initial setup.

Acorn Board Revision Identification

Guidance on how to differentiate between various Acorn board revisions (rev2, rev3, rev4).