Centroid AcornSix CNC Controller Kit

Centroid AcornSix CNC Controller Kit

Centroid “AcornSix” Step and Direction CNC Controller kit: a 6-axis CNC control with built-in motion control CPU.
A reliable, high-performance, industrial-quality CNC control at a do-it-yourself price.

AcornSix utilizes an integrated 1Ghz ARM Cortex A8 Motion Control CPU and communicates with CNCPC via a fast and reliable Ethernet connection.

The AcornSix CNC control board controls a wide variety of axis motors and drives with industry-standard step and direction command signals. Perfect for many types of machine tools such as CNC milling machines, a wide variety of CNC Routers, CNC lathes to CNC Lasers, and other specialty applications.

Compatible with small to large-axis motors of all types and can be used with most any AC brushless servo motor drive packages such as DMM, Delta, Estun, Teco, Teknic, Yaskawa, and others.

Any drive that accepts step and direction commands. Most all stepper motor drives are compatible with the AcornSix such as the popular Gecko and Leadshine stepper drives. AcornSix runs on Centroid’s proven industrial-quality CNC control software.

Centroid Acorn CNC controller kit includes:
– AcornSix CNC control board
– Qty. 2 Acorn Plug and Play Relay 8 Modules
– Dual power 5 VDC and 24 VDC logic power supply (50/60 Hz 100-120 VAC and 208-240 VAC input power)
– 15’ Shielded Ethernet cable
– Riser Mounting Pan
– Centroid AcornSix BETA v4.99 CNC12 for CNC Mill, Router, Lathe download
– Touch Screen Responsive Operator Controls
– DIY self-service CNC support thru Centroid Community CNC Forum which is Centroid Technician monitored and maintained.
– Optional Factory Direct Technical Support: $90/hr.
(Note: A 1920×1080 widescreen LCD Display is required and a Touch Screen is recommended.)

Optional Accessories:

Centroid AcornSix SCOUT Encoder Expansion Kit
Centroid AcornSix SCOUT PLCEXP1616 I/O Expansion Kit
Centroid WMPG-6 Wireless MPG Pendant
Centroid KP-3 CNC Touch Probe for Acorn / AcornSix
Centroid TT-4 CNC Tool Touch Off for Acorn/AcornSix
Centroid Lathe TT-4 CNC Tool Touch-Off for Acorn/AcornSix
TT-1 CNC Tool Height Measurement Device for Acorn/AcornSix

AcornSix DIY CNC Controller Kit Overview

SCOUT Encoder Expansion for AcornSix DIY CNC Controller Kit

Centroid AcornSix DIY CNC Controller Overview 2

On board 1Ghz Motion Control CPU
Mill,Router,& Lathe CNC software with setup Wizard
Touch screen operators control panel (user configurable VCP)
Reliable Ethernet communication with CNCPC
Runs on Windows 10/11
Compatible with CAD/CAM systems
Runs Standard G & M Codes
True G-code back plot graphics w cutter comp moves
2000 line accell decell look ahead
1200 blocks per second
Backlash compensation
Ballscrew compensation
Feed rate override operator variable 0-200% at 1% increments
Rapid rate override
Spindle Control. on/off cw/cw, speed w/override
qty 2. 16 bit analog output 0-10,+-10, 0-5, +-5 VDC for VFD control
16 optically isolated inputs, user configurable
16 Relay Outputs, user configurable
Three Encoder Inputs for Encoders,Scales, MPG’s
Spindle Encoder RPM display
Simple Menu Driven Operator Interface
Stop and Restart Job at any point
Tool Check, Jog and Restart at any point
Cutter Compensation
Conductive touch probe compatible
KP-3 Kinematic touch probe compatible
Lube Pump control (user configurable to match pump type)
MDI mode with recent command memory
Programmable Auxiliary Function keys
Multiple Language Support
User editable PLC programming
Part counter, Time, Time estimation
Simple Future Software updates available
Notepad ++ G code editor
Utility Menu
Backup and Restore CNC config
Message Display and Logs
Open Loop CNC operation
Unlimited Program Storage (Pro License, only limited by hard drive size)
Large easy to read DRO display
Menu Driven Part setup
Menu Driven Tool setup
Menu driven machine configuration setup
Fill in the blank Setup Menus
Run Menu
CNC control configuration menu
Restart Job Automatically
Any axis can be linear or rotary axis
G-code smoothing (user adjustable)
Auto Home to switch, user selectable direction per axis
Auto Parking, User editable
ZRI input homing
User editable Homing program
Software Travel Limits (+ and – directions)
User configurable Slow, Fast, Max rates
User configurable axis motor acceleration
Spindle encoder input for CSS, Threading and Rigid Tapping
Lathe canned cycles (profile, groove, chamfer, cutoff,turning diameter and end face)
Lathe Dry Run
User editable Park program
Wireless MPG control pendant (Pro license required)
Keyboard Operator Control panel emulator,
Xkeys USB control pad compatible
Contour ShuttleXpress compatible
Xbox controller compatible
Gcode backplot checks work envelope
G code backplot shows true cutter comp moves
Vary part backplot speed and pause w/ G-code line display
Real Time Part Graphics, shows tool position while running
Optional Stops
User editable Subprograms and Macros
Engraving compatible (short vector g code no problem)
Threadmilling (Mill)
Run in Inch or MM mode
Laser cutting and engraving support
PWM output control for Laser and/or Spindle
Tool Library
Long part names
Drilling and Tapping Cycles
USB and Network Drive Compatible
Distance to go DRO
Machine Coordinates DRO
Active G codes display
Software or Hardware paired axes
Auto Squaring of paired axis Gantry
Tool Life Management
Reset Home
Control relays and contactors thru Manual or Program control
User configurable custom DIY M-codes
Canned Cycles
Profiling with auto cleanout (lathe)
X/Y axis Deskew, corrects for axes out of square.
Mouse and Keyboard jogging in addition to VCP, MPG Pendant and Xkeys pendant, Contour Shuttle
Runs on 100-120 VAC OR 200-240 VAC power input.
Runs on USA and International Power