overview.. http://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_...oller_1920.jpgI am holding off a rebuild until this board releases, however i have some questions that I was hoping could be answered :rainfro:
1 - What type of output does it give for spindle control? (0-10VDC, -10-10VDC, step/dir, etc)<<< 0-10 VDC 12 bit analog out>>>>
2 - Spindle brake? <<yes>>
3 - Does the spindle encoder have to be 1:1 ratio? << yes, if you want to do threading and rigid tapping. if you just want a true RPM read out then it can be another ratio. >>>
4 - Includes PLC? If so what type of programming can we expect? Ladder, Function Block, Structured text? <<yes, centroid plc programming language, with free PLC dectective debug tool. includes many pre programmed PLC programs for common drive and machine configurations, also includes PLC Wizard which allows easy drop down box selection of inputs and output types and function so you can program your own setup without any PLC programming knowledge. and if you really want to do your own plc programming you can do that too..>>
5 - If it includes a programmable PLC, is it possible to expand I/O's with expansion boards? << not with this first Acorn board, future "Acorn 2" board will be expandable and compatible with Acorn1 for easy swap out upgrade.>>>
Thanks!