AcornSix CNC controller kit

Centroid Acorn CNC controller kit part #15136 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
(Note: A 1920x1080 wide screen LCD Display is required and a Touch Screen is recommended.)

Included with the AcornSix controller kit is a mounting riser pan. The riser pan allows easy 4 hole mounting of the AcornSix to the back panel while allowing other wires, power supplies, relays etc to be mounted underneath it for space savings in the electrical cabinet. The mounting pan is not required so if you don't want to use it you can mount the AcornSix using the through holes in the board itself.

AcornSix Ultimate CNC software license
Choose Mill, Router, or Lathe.
*Lifetime License.

Full feature set of Digitizing and Probing capabilities for your Mill or Router

- Offline Intercon USB key, run Intercon on any Windows PC
- 2D and 3D Digitizing, Grid, Radial, Contour. (Mill and Router)
- Digitizing cycles is easy push button menu driven operation. (no macros needed!) Mill and Router.
- Export Data to Cad/Cam (Mill and Router)
- Auto G code generation (Mill and Router)
- Unlimited Auto Tool Height Measurement (Mill and Router)
- Full set of menu driven Probing cycles (Bore, Single Edge, Web, Slot, Inside corner, outside corner) (Mill and Router)
- Eighteen WCS locations (G54 thru 59 plus 12 more)
- Menu driven Auto Coordinate System Rotation with Probe (Mill and Router)
- Works with Centroid KP-3 Touch Probe or any other Contact probe.
- All features of the CNC12 Free and Pro are included

After purchase, the License will be sent via E-mail delivery. M-F 8-5 EST USA
Each Acorn Software License is specific to a single Acorn board.
If you are purchasing a license for a previously ordered Acorn kit please email a report.zip file to diysales@centroidcnc.com to expedite delivery.

AcornSix Router Pro CNC software license
*Lifetime License

All the CNC features of Mill Pro but with a Router specific Virtual Operator Control Panel and the corresponding Router specific macros

"Ultimate Plus": 6 axis simultaneous interpolated motion CNC software.
*Lifetime License. Part# 15263

Includes all the features of Ultimate, PLUS 6 axis simultaneous interpolated motion CNC software.

AcornSix can command all 6 axis drivers with or without this option. This option allows: Simultaneous Coordinated Interpolated motion of individual axes involving 5 or more axes which is a regulated technology by the US government. (If you are outside the US we will provide and ask you to sign two documents, a letter of assurance and a letter of certification for our records).

Most users do not require this feature. Don't confuse True interpolated 5+ axis motion with simply having 5 or more drive ports on the CNC control board that all can command and move 5 or more axes. AcornSix without this 6 axis simultaneous software is considered a 4+2 system. Which is: Fully interpolated motion for ANY four axis in ANY combination at ANY given time. For instance XYZW, XWAB, ABCW, ZWAB, XYAB, ZYAB, etc..

Optional AcornSix Scout Encoder Expansion Kit #15330

The Centroid AcornSix Scout Encoder Expansion Kit adds six additional encoder/scale/mpg ports for a total of nine to a AcornSix based CNC controller. The additional encoders ports can be used for encoder input, scale input, and MPG input. Connects to the AcornSix via a standard shielded Ethernet cable which is included. Scale input with the AcornSix can be used as a DRO position readout OR for closed loop position correction.

- Add six additional Encoder or Scale ports to an AcornSix
- Plug and Play, Encoder Expansion board to AcornSix uses a standard shielded ethernet cable (included)
- Typically used for multiple MPG or Scale inputs.
- User configurable

Optional SCOUT PLCEXP1616 i/o expansion kit for the Acorn CNC controller

The PLCEXP1616 is an input and output expansion board designed to be used with the AcornSix CNC controller using the ethernet cable SCOUT communications protocol. Each PLCEXP1616 board adds an additional 16 optically isolated inputs and 16 relay isolated outputs to the AcornSIX CNC system, up to five PLCEXP1616 boards can be added to an AcornSix system for a total of 96 inputs and 96 outputs. Three different input device voltages can be used: 5 volts, 12 volts and 24 volt. AcornSix and PLCEXP1616 input device voltages are mix and match capable and are selectable via bank of four of inputs at a time with the provided plug-in SIP (Single In-line Pack) resistors. The default input voltage is 24 VDC (no SIP installed).

The PLCEXP1616 has Din Rail mounting holes and Standoff mounting holes to allow the DIY installer a wide variety of mounting possibilities. Requires 24 VDC logic power of at least 1amp rating.PLCEXP1616 Spec Manual.


PLCEXP1616 Kit part #14575 includes:
1.) PLCEXP1616 Board
2.) 6 foot shielded Ethernet cable
3.) Qty 4 220 Ohm SIP resistors for 5 volt input
4.) Qty. 4 1k Ohm SIP resistors for 12 volt input

Optional SCOUT CNC Operator Control Panel/Pendant part #14612

CNC Operator control panel

If you like pressing buttons rather than touching a screen use this tough Centroid Operators control panel. Its made in USA and uses stainless steel dome buttons that provide positive tactile feedback. Constructed of steel the bezel can mount into pendant box or flush to any cut out. The high quality overlay made from durable grease and chemical resistant special flexible plastic designed for the machine shop environment. Use as a replacement for the VCP (virtual control panel (touch screen)) OR use in conjunction with the VCP. The VCP and the control panel are user configurable so they can be setup to match functionality.

The operator panel can be installed several different ways:
1.) Mount in a CNC console
2.) Machine Panel Mount (console is part of the machine tool)
3.) Corded Hand Held with 16' cord, steel construction, rubber handles and magnets on the back.

A lower cost ($0) alternative to this piece of hardware is the software based Touch Screen Virtual Machine Control Panel (VCP). The VCP allows the functionality of this Hardware based Operators Control Pendant when using a Touch Screen LCD as the CNC control display. The touch screen VCP is included with Centroid CNC control software CNC12 and can be used without or in conjunction with this hardware based Operator's Control Pendant.

Longer cords up to 50' are available call for quote or just use the Wireless MPG for long distance applications.

Use your own PC OR purchase a Centroid CNCPC

- Preloaded with Windows 10 and pre-configured for CNC PC duty
- Preloaded Centroid CNC software with G code Editor,   
   Intercon, Stock PLC programs, Acorn Install Wizard, Touch Screen   
   Operator Control panel.
- Touch Screen
- Wifi, Ethernet, webcam with mic, card reader, usb ports
- Powercord, Keyboard, Mouse
- Centroid tested and pre qualified to work with Centroid CNC controllers
- Compatible with Acorn, Oak, and Allin1DC
- Model, Specifications and COLOR may vary.

Note: There are NO VESA mounting holes on this unit.

Centroid NUC CNCPC

- Allows use of any size and type LCD Touch screen. (1920x1080 recommended) or regular LCD monitor.
- Higher Performance PC specifications than the the above Allin1PC
- Intel SSD for the best performance
- Preloaded with a licensed copy of Windows 10 and Windows is pre-configured for CNC PC duty
- Preloaded Centroid CNC12 software Mill and Lathe, Free version
- Pre configured Notepad ++ G code Editor
- Intercon Conversational
- Centroid CNC setup Wizard
- Touch Screen Operator Control compatible
- Intel processor, SSD (solid state drive)
- Display port, HDMI, Ethernet, USB
- Centroid tested and pre qualified to work with all Centroid CNC controllers

E-Stop Button with 2 contact closures #14534

- Industrial quality reliable Emergency Stop Button with two switches.
- Two contact closures for two estop circuits
- Use just one contact closure or use both
- For use with the Acorn CNC control board.

KP-3 CNC touch probe

KP-3 Acorn kit part# 14946
- KP-3 probe
- 2.5 mm x 40mm carbide stem, ruby tipped stylus
- Stylus wrench
- KP-3 to Acorn cable
- KP-3 Users Manual
- KP-3 to Acorn schematic

Mill, Lathe and Router use. Kinematic Design works with both conductive and non conductive tools and spindles. Quickly and accurately setup tool heights in the tool library with a push of a button. The CENTROID TT-4 automatic tool height offset touch probe is plug and play with all Centroid CNC controls. Eliminates gauge blocks, paper, and repeated measurements. Save time and increase accuracy. Fully integrated into the CNC control tool library menu, just select the tool and press auto measure to set the tool height automatically. Makes measuring all types of tools faster and more accurate. Find the longest insert in a multiple insert tool quickly. Once you start using the TT-4 you'll wonder why you waited to purchase this time saving tool. Measure just one tool or a whole group of tools at once. Can also be used in the middle of a job to measure a replacement tool. Integrated with an Automatic tool changer for batch tool measurement. The TT-4 is based on KP-3 touch probe technology and is a robust kinematic design and works with all spindles even ones that with non conductive bearings (ceramic) or tooling that doesn't conduct (diamond).

TT-4 Acorn kit part# 15135

- TT-4 Tool touch probe
- Carbide Touch surface
- TT-4 to Acorn cable
- TT-4 to Acorn schematic

Conductive TT-1 CNC Tool Height Measurement Device

- Set Tool Lengths automatically
- Ultra accurate conductive design
- Save time, increase accuracy
- Magnetic base or hard mounts (T-nut or Shank)
- Works w/ CENTROID & most other CNC’s
- Easy to achieve high precision measurements
- Designed for milling and lathe applications: Kneemills, Bed mills, Machining centers and Routers, Lathes and   Turning centers
- In process tool reset for worn out or broken tools
- Requires conductive tools
- Serviceable unit
- Auto cable detection

Link to TT-1 Brochure

Offline version of INTERCON Mill, Lathe and Plasma (in beta) conversational programming, for use with Windows desktop PC*

Add to Cart

- For those that do not want to use or learn a CAD/CAM system to make CNC parts.
- Program parts in the comfort of your office.
- Program while the machine is running a job.
- Easy part program transfer from your PC to the control via LAN or USB.
- True G-code backplot graphics, see exactly what the machine toolpath will be. 
- Use on the same PC as your CAD system. 
- A USB Keylock allows user to install software on as many computers as they want.
- Offline programming USB keylock is shipped the next business day.
- Works with Windows 7/8/10/11*
- Manual with tutorial examples see Mill Chapter 10, Lathe Chapter 8

- Download offline conversational programming software here
The offline programming software runs without USB keylock but limited to 20 lines of Intercon. Plug in the USB keylock for unlimited conversational programming operation. Installation instructions here.. and a video showing installation of offline Intercon.

REPLACEMENT Acorn Relay Board and Ribbon cable

If you are purchasing a new AcornSix kit, you do not need to purchase this item.

The Acorn Relay Board Kit (part #14734) Includes:

- Acorn “8 Relay Module”
- Ribbon Cable