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Does it work with mach3? Is it possible to download a trial version to test? Example like the pawn shown on the picture. Software running on win7, then save design and gcode on hard drive. Does it require any other cad programs to design parts?
Note that the ACORN is software and hardware integrated system, so it only works with the ACORN software. You can download and install the acorn software and play with it your PC, but you will need the ACORN board to do actual motion control. The ACORN ...
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Driver Enable lines on the ACORN on C86ACORN and C86ACCP
Please note that the C86ACORN and C86ACCP do require all the enable lines to the drives to be enabled in order to determine that the system is active and to start monitoring a driver's fault. When you initially activate the CNC12 software, it really...
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Has the C86ACCP board been updated to correct the issue mentioned in the 11-13-19 FAQ?
YES! The boards we are shipping as of today have a circuit that allows better handling the issue. Now you can enable from the NO_FAULT output from the ACORN or from an axis enable signal from the ACORN.
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What are my software options with the Acorn controller?
This will work with any CAM package that will put out gcode, including VCarve.
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Is this a touch screen compatible program? (. Not sure how that whole thing functions)
Yes, you can use a touch screen with this.
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Can you reverse the slave drive axis to the master drive
If using Clearpath servos and using the hardware slave option of the C86ACCP, you can reverse the slave motor by inverting the direction of rotation in the motor itself, but changing the configuration by logging into it using the USB cable.
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