In case you missed it, we published the November Newsletter on the 8th of November.
This months highlights include:

• KP-1 has been released! Now available at shopcentroidcnc.com! $349
• CentroidCNC will be at the 2024 PRI Trade Show, Booth #5405, Dec 12-14
• AvidCNC released a new video on making first cuts with the new Avid CNC EX Centroid based control
• CentroidAPI Forum is now live at centroidcncforum.com
• A Facebook Feature Post: Acorn Lathe C axis timing belt pulley making by Stephan Gutlein
• Success Stories can be found at the centroidcncforum.com

In case you missed it, we published the October Newsletter on the 23rd of October.
This months highlights include:

• Centroid's Performance Racing Team will be at the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, Booth #5405 on December 12th through the 14th.
• The USB-BOB now fully supported with v.5.20 release
• CNC12 v.5.20 officially released
• CNC12 Plasma software with Centroid Torch Height Controller (THC) hardware support is now available for use with the AcornSix and Hickory CNC Controllers!
• New CNC12 Router specific CNC12 software for Acorn, AcornSix and Hickory!
• The Hickory CNC controller now supports Clearpath EC EtherCat servo motors!
• Useful new G-code backplot features for Mill, Router, and Plasma such as Travel Limit, Work Envelope, Dynamic Spindle Position indicator, WCS position.
• Hardware Pairing with Autosquaring is now a “canned” feature and has been added to the Acorn and AcornSix Wizard!
• Spindle Speed Variation and Feedrate Speed Variation is now a standard feature of Mill, Lathe, and Router versions of CNC12.
• CNC12 Language File Improvements, now you can customize the CNC12 languages from a user defined file
• Operators Virtual Control Panel (VCP) now supports custom background images
• Probe Stylus Pre-travel Calibration now available via VCP Utils menu

In case you missed it, we published the September Newsletter at the end of the month.
This months highlights include:

• Centroid's Performance Racing Team will be at the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, Booth #5405 on December 12th through the 14th.
• AvidCNC shows us how they use the WMPG-6
• AvidCNC talks about their Router Touch Plate and shows how to use their Router Touch Plate Utilities
• AvidCNC gives us a nice rundown of their new Acorn-based Plasma EX Controller
• AvidCNC shows us their fixed tool height setter that's included with every AvidCNC EX Control System Router
• Uwe Mattern shows us how to make very small parts, fast, on his DIY AcornSix Lathe
• Adam D gives us an introduction to Tool Height Offsets on a Bench Top bed mill
• Uwe Mattern shows us his homemade TTO (Tool Touch Off) Arm with his DIY AcornSix Lathe
• Sword continues to impress by showing off his Sunflower Bowl that was made with his Acorn-powered ShopBot Router
• Dan shows us his Centroid Hickory Ethercat Powered Brideport EZTRAK DX CNC Knee Mill
• And last, we have CNC12 v5.19 Revision 9 BETA now available for public Beta Testing

In case you missed it, we published the August Newsletter earlier this month. Highlights include:

• USB-BOB Now Available for early adopter purchase, currently works with Beta Software, $299
• Centroid Performance Racing made the cover of August's PRI Magazine
• Centroid CNC12 v5.19 rev3 BETA CNC software is now available for public testing for use with Acorn, AcornSix, Hickory, Allin1DC, Oak and MPU11, this build introduces USB-BOB Support, Plasma THC compatibility with AcornSix and Hickory, and support for CNC12 Router software for Hickory
• Uwe Mattern shares how he performed a rotary engraving job on an angle!
• Tamar Bar posted a short video showing his Centroid Acorn based CNC Fiber LASER tube cutting machine!
• Another featured video by Uwe Matter, Centroid’s Interactive Conversational Part Programming “Intercon” vs. Fusion 360
• Sean Beres shows off his Centroid Equipped Knee Mill
• And finally, Avid tells us about their "Unoffical" Launch of their new product line powered by Centroid!

Howard, PA – July 26th 2024

Avid CNC chooses Centroid CNC technology to power its next generation EX CNC Controllers for both its CNC Router and CNC Plasma machine tool lineups!

When it comes to CNC machine tool kits Avid CNC is known for “added value” products. Customers appreciate the thought and detail of Avid’s curated CNC kits which take the mystery out of building a CNC machine. Avid CNC continues to build on its successful added value model with the new Avid CNC EX CNC controller. The new turn-key EX CNC Controller makes getting a CNC machine tool up and running straight forward with its plug and play connectors, guided setups, straight forward operation with conversational style menus and on-screen operator controls. All of which is delivered on a stable, feature rich, CNC software platform that is specifically designed for use with its rock solid, high performance CNC hardware.

By choosing Centroid, Avid CNC continues to innovate and expand its CNC machine tools with better cutting performance, time saving CNC accessories and new operator friendly CNC software features that simplify part production for a quicker path to customer success.

There are a number of key technical reasons that Avid CNC choose Centroid as their CNC controller hardware and software partner, the Centroid system provides Avid CNC with the CNC tools and feature set that they needed to move forward with its planned product improvements while simultaneously solving outstanding issues with the previous controller that was employed. New features of the Avid EX CNC control such as, motion smoothing and auto touch plate setup routines produce better parts faster with less mistakes.

Avid CNC has also teamed up with another American company: Teknic Inc. employing its Clearpath line of brushless closed loop axis motors. The Teknic Clearpath servo motors have long been supported by the Centroid CNC controller with a proven track record of smooth reliable operation. The Clearpath servos commanded by the Centroid based Avid EX CNC controller provide a significant leap in Avid CNC machine tool performance with strong, smooth, accurate motion yielding excellent surface finishes while reducing cycle times and eliminating scrap due to lost steps entirely.

If you currently own an Avid machine tool do not worry, Avid CNC has not left its existing user base in the sawdust! The new Avid EX CNC controller is also plug-and-play backward compatible with existing Avid CNC Machine tools. Long time Avid users have an upgrade path to keep their existing machines running for a long time while adding new capabilities and better performance.

The new Avid EX CNC controller is available:

• As the CNC controller for all new Avid CNC machine tool kits
• As a plug-and-play upgrade controller for existing Avid CNC customers
• As a DIY CNC controller package for other similar CNC Routers and Plasma machine tools.

Congratulations Avid CNC!

We are looking forward to continued growth and CNC product development.

- The Centroid CNC Team