Centroid 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, and the Teknic ClearPath-EtherCat |
| 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, +-10, 0-5, +-5 12 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
Centroid Mill, Lathe, Router, Plasma "Ultimate" CNC software |
Centroid Mill, Lathe, Router, and Plasma "Pro" CNC software
Centroid Mill, Lathe, Router, Plasma "Ultimate" CNC software |
Centroid Mill and Lathe "Pro" CNC software
Centroid Mill and Lathe "Ultimate" CNC software |
Centroid Mill and Lathe "Pro" CNC software
Centroid Mill and Lathe "Ultimate CNC software" |
Centroid Mill, Lathe, Router Plasma "Pro" CNC software
Centroid Mill, Lathe, Router, Plasma "Ultimate" 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 Compatible | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
Centroid CNC Control Boards
- Centroid Acorn CNC controller kit (#14455) includes:
- 1x Acorn CNC control board
- 1x Acorn Plug and Play Relay8 Module
- 1x Dual power 5 VDC and 24 VDC logic power supply
- 50/60 Hz 100-120 VAC/208-240 VAC input power
- 1x Logic power supply hookup leads
- 1x 110 VAC power cord
- 1x 15’ Shielded Ethernet cable
- 1x Plexi Acorn Cover
- 4x 6-32x3/4" Standoffs for Acorn Cover
- 4x 6-32x3/8" Screws for Acorn Cover
- Additional Acorn highlights:
- Comes with Centroid CNC12 "Free" CNC Software Download, Pro and Ultimate Software sold separately
- 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: $120/hr.
(Note: A 1920x1080 wide screen LCD Display is required and a Touch Screen is recommended.)
- Centroid AcornSix CNC controller kit (#15136) includes:
- 1x AcornSix CNC control board
- 2x Acorn Plug and Play Relay8 Module
- 1x Dual power 5 VDC and 24 VDC logic power supply
- 50/60 Hz 100-120 VAC/208-240 VAC input power
- 1x 15’ Shielded Ethernet cable
- 1x Riser Mounting Pan
- Additional AcornSix highlights:
- Comes with Centroid CNC12 "Free" CNC Software Download, Pro, Ultimate, and Ultimate Plus Software sold separately
- 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: $120/hr.
(Note: A 1920x1080 wide screen LCD Display is required and a Touch Screen is recommended.)
Centroid Allin1DC CNC controller kit (part # 14999) includes:
- Allin1DC CNC control board; a True Closed Loop CNC controller
- Logic power supply with power leads
- DIY Cable connector kit
- 15’ Shielded Ethernet cable
- 3-Axis Digital Servo Drive, drives up to 40in-lb/4.52Nm DC servos up to 180VDC
- Typical CNC machine tool pre-programmed PLC Inputs and Outputs
- Mill and Lathe Conversational Programming Software
- Installation and Operator’s manuals PDF
- Full Size Paper Wiring Schematic
- DIY self service CNC support through Centroid Community CNC Forum which is Centroid Technician monitored and maintained.
- Optional Centroid Factory Engineer remote or phone technical support
- Centroid CNC12 "FREE" version of CNC software. (Purchase Pro or Ultimate for additional feature set, see below.)
Centroid "Allin1DC" DC servo motor based closed loop CNC Controller A reliable, high performance, industrial quality CNC control available for do-it-yourself CNC control builders. The Allin1DC utilizes an integrated Motion Control CPU and communicates with CNCPC via a fast and reliable Ethernet connection. The Allin1DC control board includes a powerful 15 amp per axis 3 axis digital DC servo motor drive along with a pre configured PLC with built in I/O. Perfect for many types of machine tools such as: CNC milling machines, a wide variety of CNC routers and CNC lathes and other specialty applications. Typically used on CNC machine tool upgrades for older DC servo motor based CNC controls such as Bridgeport, Anilam, Dynapath, Mititoyo, and many more, The Allin1DC allows reuse of the existing DC servo motors saving time and money. The Allin1DC runs on Centroid proven industrial quality Mill or Lathe CNC control software.
Depending on our current order volume, it may take us 5 days of processing before we are able to ship your order.
Centroid Hickory CNC controller kit (part # 14924) includes:
- Hickory control board
- Qty. 4 Plug and Play Relay 8 Modules
- Logic power supply with power leads
(50/60 Hz 100-120 VAC and 208-240 VAC input power)
- Connector kit
- 15’ Shielded Ethernet cable
- Riser Mounting Pan
- Typical CNC machine tool pre-programmed PLC Inputs and Outputs
- Mill and Lathe Conversational Programming Software
- Installation and Operator’s manuals PDF
- Full Size Paper Wiring Schematic
- DIY self-service CNC support through Centroid Community CNC Forum which is Centroid Technician monitored and maintained.
- Centroid CNC12 "FREE" version of CNC software. (Purchase Pro or Ultimate for additional feature set, see below.)
Introductory Offer
- 1 Hour Tech Support included Free
Centroid "Hickory" closed loop CNC Controller.
A reliable, high performance, industrial quality CNC control. Hickory utilizes an integrated Motion Control CPU and communicates with both the CNCPC and the Servo Drives via a fast and reliable EtherCat connection. The Hickory is an 8 axis CNC control board. Perfect for many types of machine tools such as: CNC milling machines of all types, Turning Centers, and a wide variety of CNC Routers and other specialty applications. Typically used on CNC machine tools where a high performance CNC control is needed. Hickory utilizes only approved AC brushless servos with EtherCat communication protocol, compatible drives with Hickory are:- Yaskawa Sigma 7
- Glentek Gamma series
- Estun Summa
- Leadshine EL7 and EL8
- Inovance SV660N
- Teknic ClearPath-EC
- LS Electric iX7NH
Centroid Oak CNC controller kit (#15000) includes:
- Oak control board
- Logic power supply with power leads
- Connector kit
- 15’ Shielded Ethernet cable
- Centroid CNC12 CNC Mill and Lathe FREE version of software, see below
- Typical CNC machine tool pre-programmed PLC Inputs and Outputs
- Mill and Lathe Conversational Programming Software
- Installation and Operator’s manuals PDF
- Full Size Paper Wiring Schematic
- DIY self service CNC support through Centroid Community CNC Forum which is Centroid Technician monitored and maintained.
- Centroid CNC12 "FREE" version of CNC software. (Purchase Pro or Ultimate for additional feature set, see below.)
- Optional Centroid Factory Engineer remote or phone technical support
