Do-it-yourself professional grade CNC Control kits and accessories for Milling Machines, Machining Centers, Lathes and Turning Centers, all kinds of CNC Routers, Plasma and Laser cutting machines and other specialty CNC equipment.
CNC Controllers
Acorn CNC Controller
- Up to 4 axis Step and Direction, Open Loop or Hybrid Closed Loop
- Hardware Axis Pairing with Auto Squaring
(frees up 4th axis for Rotary)
- Software Axis pairing with Auto Squaring
- 8 inputs and 8 Outputs, Add-on i/o up to 56 in/out
- One Encoder input
(typically used for spindle encoder for Rigid Tapping)
- 1 analog output (0-10/0-5 vdc for Spindle Speed VFD control)
- PWM output (Laser and/or Spindle)
- On board Motion Control CPU
- Ethernet communication to CNCPC
Acorn Plasma THC Controller
- Real Time closed loop Torch height controller
- Restart Mode, backup along part contour and start anywhere
- Torch Check and Dry Run
- Comprehensive Material Profile Manager
- Smart Sense
- THC Anti Dive controls
- Plasma Smoothing
- Floating Torch Head support
- Breakaway Torch support
- Ohmic sensor support
- Conductive Torch Tip support
- Laser XY zero set
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AcornSix CNC Controller
- Up to 6 axis Step and Direction, Open Loop
- 16 inputs and 16 Outputs (Add up to 64 in/64 out)
- Three Encoder inputs
- 2 analog output (0-10/0-5 vdc for VFD control)
- 2 PWM output (Laser and/or Spindle)
- On board Motion Control CPU
- Ethernet communication to CNCPC
- DIY Self Service Tech Support
Hickory CNC Controller
- Closed Loop CNC Controller
- EtherCAT Servo Drive Communication Protocol
- Connect up to 8 axes of servo drives, mix and match make/models
- Select from Plug and play Centroid curated EtherCAT servo drive models
- Onboard 32 in, 32 out. (Add up to 80 in/80 out)
- On board Motion Control CPU
- Ethernet communication to CNCPC
- Two Analog Outputs
- Two PWM Outputs
- One Analog Input
- Expandable, add additional i/o, encoder ports, scales
Allin1DC CNC Controller
- Up to six Axis DC servo only, Closed loop
- Onboard 16 inputs, 9 relay outputs (Add up to 272 in/272 out)
- 6 Encoder inputs
- Built-in 3 axis 15 amp per axis DC servo drive
- 1 analog out, 1 analog in, expandable to 16 In/16 Out
- On board Motion Control CPU
- Ethernet communication to CNCPC
Oak CNC Controller
- Up to 8 axis, AC servo or DC servo, Closed Loop
- Onboard 16 in/9 Out (Add up to 272 in/272 out)
- 6 encoder inputs expanable to 28
- 1 analog out, 1 analog in, expandable to 16 In/16 Out
- On board Motion Control CPU
- Ethernet communication to CNCPC
CNC Control Board Comparison
| Acorn | AcornSix | Allin1DC | Oak | Hickory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Servo Motor types | Steppers or AC, Open or Hybrid Closed loop. | Steppers or AC, Open or Hybrid Closed loop. | DC Closed Loop w/built-in drives | AC Closed Loop | EtherCat Closed Loop w/ Centroid Curated Drives |
| Maximum number of Axes | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Axis Motor Hardware Pairing | Yes, with auto squaring | Yes, with auto squaring | No | No | No |
| Axis Motor Software Pairing | Yes, with auto squaring | Yes, with auto squaring | Yes, with auto squaring | Yes, with auto squaring | Yes, with auto squaring |
| Compatible with Mills, Lathes, Routers, and other specialty machines | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AC Servo Motor/Drive compatible | Yes, (Step and Direction) | Yes, (Step and Direction) | No | Yes, Position/Precision & Velocity modes | Yaskawa Sigma 7, Glentek Gamma series, Estun Summa, Delta ASDA-B3-E and the Delta ASDA-B3A-E, Leadshine EL7 and EL8, Inovance SV660N, Teknic ClearPath-EtherCat, and the LS Electric iX7NH |
| DC Servo Motor/Drive compatible | Yes, (Step and Direction) | Yes, (Step and Direction) | Yes, up to 15 amps (continuous) per axis | Yes, using the Centroid AC/DC drive up to 60 amps per axis. | No |
| Stepper Motor/Drive compatible | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| True Closed Loop Operation | No, Hybrid Closed Loop: Yes | No, Hybrid Closed Loop: Yes. Also supports scales for Position correction | Yes, also supports scales for position correction | Yes, also supports scales for position correction | Yes, also supports scales for position correction |
| Built in Motion Control CPU | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Built in DC servo motor amplifier | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Built in PLC | Yes 8 In, 8 Out | Yes 16 In, 16 Out | Yes, 16 In, 9 relay out | Yes, 16 In, 9 relay out | Yes 32 In, 32 Out |
| Maximum Inputs and Outputs | 56 in/ 56 out | 96 in / 96 out | 272 In / 272 Out | 272 In / 272 Out | 110 in/ 110 out |
| Optional input output expansion board | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Optically Isolated Inputs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fused Relay Outputs | No, installer adds fuse | No, installer adds fuse | Yes | Yes | No, installer adds fuse |
| On board relay output types | Ribbon cable to Relay 8 board (8 relay outputs) | 2x Ribbon cable to Relay 8 board (16 relay outputs) | 7 SPST and 2 SPDT | 7 SPST and 2 SPDT | 4x Ribbon cable to Relay 8 board (32 relay outputs) |
| Built-in Analog spindle control output | Yes 0-10 vdc or 0-5 vdc | Yes, 0-10 15 bit, +-10 16 bit, 0-5 14 bit, +-5 15 bit | Yes, 0-10, +-10, 0-5, +-5 12 bit | Yes, 0-10, +-10, 0-5, +-5 16 bit | Yes, 0-10 15 bit, +-10 16 bit, 0-5 14 bit, +-5 15 bit |
| PWM output for Laser and/or Spindle | Yes, 1 PWM output | Yes, 2 PWM output | No | No | Yes, 2 PWM output |
| Runs on Centroid Mill, Lathe, Router, or Plasma CNC software | Yes | Yes | Mill and Lathe Only | Mill and Lathe Only | Yes |
| Base Centroid CNC software included with CNC control board price | Centroid CNC12 "Free" CNC software Mill, Lathe, Router, and Plasma | Centroid CNC12 "Free" CNC software Mill, Lathe, Router, and Plasma | Centroid CNC12 "Free" CNC software Mill and Lathe | Centroid CNC12 "Free" CNC software Mill and Lathe | Centroid CNC12 "Free" CNC software Mill, Lathe, Router, and Plasma |
| Centroid CNC Software Licenses | Centroid Mill, Lathe, Router, and Plasma "Pro" CNC software
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Centroid Mill, Lathe, Router, Plasma "Ultimate" CNC software Centroid Mill, Lathe, Router, Plasma "Ultimate Plus" CNC Software |
Centroid Mill and Lathe "Pro" CNC software
Centroid Mill and Lathe "Ultimate" CNC software Centroid Mill, Lathe, Router, Plasma "Ultimate Plus" CNC Software |
Centroid Mill and Lathe "Pro" CNC software
Centroid Mill and Lathe "Ultimate CNC software" Centroid Mill, Lathe, Router, Plasma "Ultimate Plus" CNC Software |
Centroid Mill, Lathe, Router Plasma "Pro" CNC software
Centroid Mill, Lathe, Router, Plasma "Ultimate" CNC software Centroid Mill, Lathe, Router, Plasma "Ultimate Plus" CNC Software |
| Plasma THC Compatible | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Uses Standard G and M codes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Probing and Digitizing compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compression and Rigid Tapping Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Tool Measurement Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle Encoder feedback, w/ RPM display | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lathe Constant Surface Speed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lathe Threading | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Windows 10/11 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Centroid Touch Screen Operator Control Panel Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Centroid Operator Control Panel Hardware Compatible | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Centroid USB-BOB Compatible | Yes, with Wizard Support | Yes, with Wizard Support | Yes, with PLC Modification | Yes, with PLC Modification | Yes, with Wizard Support |
| Centroid CNC Console Compatible | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Jogging and controls compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Encoder Expansion Board Compatible | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PLC Expansion Board Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Analog IN/OUT Expansion Board Avaliable | No | No | Yes | Yes | No (TBD) |
| Wireless USB MPG Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CNC Configuration Wizard | Yes | Yes | TBA | TBA | Yes |
| Built in Encoder ports | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Maximum # of Encoder connections | 1 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
| Maximum # of Analog outputs | 1 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 2, future analog exp. planned |
| Velocity Mode | No, (Step and Direction only) | No, (Step and Direction only) | No, (Closed Loop Torque Mode) | Yes | No |
| Position Mode | No, (Step and Direction only) | No, (Step and Direction only) | No, (Closed Loop Torque Mode) | Yes | Yes, via EtherCAT |
| Real Time Hardware Based Step and Direction Output | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Axis Motor Tuning | Yes, Accell/Decell | Yes, Accell/Decell | Yes, Built in Tuning Scope for PID Tuning | Yes, Built in Tuning Scope for PID Tuning | Yes, Built in Tuning Scope for PID Tuning |
| Motion control off-loaded from CNC PC CPU | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| G code Smoothing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DIY Kits available | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Any axis can be Linear or Rotary Axis | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rotary Table Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Build your own compatible CNC PC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Factory CNCPC with preloaded CNC software available for purchase | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on regular 110 VAC power (USA market 110 VAC, World 220-240 VAC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle Motor can run on single phase 220-240 VAC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Designed and Made in USA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Centroid Plasma THC Kit
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