Please be sure that you are purchasing the correct Software Version for your Acorn Install. Mill Licenses only work with Mill Installs, and will not work for Lathe, Router, or Plasma.
Acorn Mill CNC Software License
$159.00 – $399.00
Please see the detailed table below describing the differences between Pro and Ultimate software levels
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Features
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Acorn Free v5.0+
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Acorn Pro v5.0+
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Acorn Ultimate v5.0+
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| Mill and Lathe Intercon Conversational programming | Limited to 20 blocks of conversational | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Wireless MPG Pendant WMPG-4 support | Not included | Included | Included |
| G-code program size | Limited to 50Kb G-code file size | Unlimited G-code file size | Unlimited G-code file size |
| Work Coordinates Systems (WCS) | One (G54) | Six (G54-G59) MIll, 18 (WCS) Lathe | Eighteen (G54-G59 plus extended WCS) |
| Menu driven Probing cycles | Center of bore | Complete Set of menu driven probing cycles. Bore, Boss, Slot, Web, Inside Corner, Outside corner, Single edge find, find angle, auto probe for CSR | Complete Set of menu driven probing cycles. Bore, Boss, Slot, Web, Inside Corner, Outside corner, Single edge find, find angle, auto probe for CSR |
| Menu driven Digitizing cycles | Grid, Radial, Contour, Wall following, limited to 2500 points | Grid, Radial, Contour, Wall following, limited to 2500 points | Unlimited point Grid, Radial, Contour, Wall following |
| Auto Tool Height Measurement | Unlimited auto measure on: Reference Too l & Tools 1,2,3 |
Unlimited auto measure on all tools. | Unlimited auto measure on all tools. |
| Coordinate System Rotation | Manual | Manual | Automatic and Manual |
| Tool Library | 10 Tools | 200 Tools, (99 Tools Lathe) | 200 Tools Mill, (99 Tools Lathe) |
| Sub Programs and Macros (M98 & G65) Write your own custom marcos, many uses |
Included | Included | Included |
| Cutter Compensation G41/G42 | Included | Included | Included |
| Backlash Compensation | Included | Included | Included |
| Screw compensation (laser or manual!) | Included | Included | Included |
| 3 axis simultaneous | Included | Included | Included |
| 4 th Axis linear or rotary conversational programming. | limited to 20 blocks of Intercon | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Operate as a 2 axis CNC with Manual Quill | Included | Included | Included |
| Operate as a 2 or 1 axis CNC control | Included | Included | Included |
| Any axis can be Linear or Rotary | Included | Included | Included |
| Supported Axes Labels | X,Y,Z,U,V,W,A,B,C Mill/Router/Plasma X,Y,Z,C,A,B Lathe |
X,Y,Z,U,V,W,A,B,C Mill/Router/Plasma X,Y,Z,C,A,B Lathe |
X,Y,Z,U,V,W,A,B,C Mill/Router/Plasma X,Y,Z,C,A,B Lathe |
| Spindle Encoder feedback,w/ RPM display | Included | Included | Included |
| Mill Rigid Tapping | Not Included | Included | Included |
| Lathe Threading | Not included | Included | Included |
| Lathe Automatic CSS | Not Included | Included | Included |
| Lathe Rigid Tapping | Not included | Included | Included |
| Lathe Automatic Tool Measurement | Unlimited auto measure on: Tools 1,2,3 |
Unlimited auto measure on all tools. | Unlimited auto measure on all tools. |
| G81 drilling cycles | Included | Included | Included |
| Compression Tapping Gcode Cycles | Included | Included | Included |
| Mill G-code scaling and mirroring | Included | Included | Included |
| True G-code backplot graphics | Included | Included | Included |
| Run Time Program Graphics | Included | Included | Included |
| Smart Search (stop and restart at any point) | Included | Included | Included |
| User Configurable Touch Screen Virtual Control Panel | Included | Included | Included |
| Backlash compensation | Included | Included | Included |
| CNC Configuration Wizard | Included | Included | Included |
| Menu driven Part and Tool setup menus | Included | Included | Included |
| Intercon Teach Mode | Limited to 20 blocks of Intercon | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Intercon Drilling cycles: Drilling, Deep Hole, Chip Breaking | Limited to 20 blocks of Intercon | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Intercon Pocketing: Circular,Rectangular, Irregular | Limited to 20 blocks of Intercon | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Intercon Contouring | Limited to 20 blocks of Intercon | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Intercon Threadmilling | Limited to 20 blocks of Intercon | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Intercon Conversational Compression Tapping | Limited to 20 blocks of Intercon | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Intercon Auto Connect Radius | Limited to 20 blocks of Intercon | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Intercon Lathe Cycles. Auto profile cleanout, grooving, cutoff, chamfer, turning, end face turning, | Limited to 20 blocks of Intercon | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Intercon Math/Geometry Help | Limited to 20 blocks of Intercon | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Intercon DXF Import for Mill and Router. | Yes, Limited to 20 blocks of Intercon | Yes, MILL, Router, Plasma only | Yes, Mill, Router, Plasma only. |
| Operate in Millimeter or Inches | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| XY Diagonal Jogging | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 4th axis Jogging | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Software Axis Pairing (pair 4th axis any other axis in software) |
No | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Squaring of Software Paired axis with auto homing | No | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware Axis Pairing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 4th axis G-code moves: 4&1,4&2,4&3,4&1&2,4&2&3,4&1&3&4, 4&1&2&3 |
No, "Free" is limited to 3 axis simultaneous moves with single axis 4th axis moves. (aka (3+1) | Yes, 4 axis simultaneous movement with full interpolation. (move any axis in combination with any others) |
Yes, 4 axis simultaneous movement with full interpolation. (move any axis in combination with any others) |
| BCD Tool Changer output | No | Included | Included |
| ATC Programs for Rack Mount | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ATC Programs for Lathe Turret | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CNC Setup Wizard with auto PLC program generation |
Included | Included | Included |
| PLC Detective Software | Included | Included | Included |
| Use one input for all axis Homing | Included | Included | Included |
| Contour ShuttleXpress Support | Included | Included | Included |
| Xkeys, Xbox and other USB keyboard emulator support | Included | Included | Included |
| Laser Engraving | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PWM output for Laser power | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PWM output for Spindle speed control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Laser power Velocity modulation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 0-5 VDC or 0-10 VDC analog output | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for "Probe App" by swissi | No | Yes | Yes |
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- Can I buy one Pro Acorn CNC12 license and use it on several Acorn CNC control boards?
- No, the Centroid Acorn Pro and Ultimate licenses are tied to the Acorn board serial number. When purchasing a Pro or Ultimate license, the Acorn serial number is required and then a Pro or Ultimate license is created that matches the Acorn board serial. When the CNC12 software starts, it checks the Pro or Ultimate license against the Acorn board that is connected to the CNCPC for a match. If it matches, then that particular level (Pro or Ultimate) of CNC12 software is made active. If it doesn't match, then the CNC12 software runs at the "Free" level. (So Acorn CNC12 will run without any license installed)
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- If I buy an Acorn Mill Pro CNC12 license and then decide to upgrade to an Ultimate license how much does that cost?
- $299
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- Can I buy an Acorn Mill Pro and Acorn Lathe Pro and Acorn Ultimate for use on the same Acorn Board?
- Yes.
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- Can I ask Centroid to move a Pro or Ultimate software License from one Acorn board to another?
- If Centroid issues an RMA for an Acorn board to be returned, any License associated with that board can be transferred to another Acorn board.
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- Do I have to state at time of purchase what machine I plan on using the Acorn with?
- No. Both the Mill and Lathe Free version of Acorn CNC12 control software is available for download so you can configure the Acorn controller for a wide variety of machine tools. The hardware doesn't care what kind of machine it connected to.
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- If I bought an Acorn Mill Pro License, can I use it with the Acorn Lathe Software?
- No. The Acorn Pro License is Mill and Lathe specific. There is a Pro License for Mill and there is a Pro license for Lathe.
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- If I destroyed the BBG (Beagle Bone Green) that came with my Acorn board can I supply my own?
- Yes, but the License file(s) that were issued for that Acorn will not work with the new BBG. Centroid offers License transfer service for $29 which requires you to email us a report.zip file to diysales@centroidcnc.com. Information on how to generate a report.zip file is here.
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- How big of a G-code program can I run with the Free version of CNC12 software?
- 50Kb.
To give you an idea of what can be done with the Free version of the Acorn CNC12 software: on our website is a part program for a SEM DC servo motor cover plate, below on the left is the plate being installed and on the right is the tool path that was used to make the cover plate. This G code program to make this part is 5Kb in size.
This is pretty typical of a home hobby shop type part. The G code file generated by a cad cam system or in this case Centroid's Intercon conversational programming software (with comments!) to make this part the G-code program is only 5kb in size. The Centroid FREE version of CNC12 has a file size limitation of 50KB so you could run a G code program 10 times this size with the Free version of CNC12. As you can see, you can do a lot even with the Free version of the Acorn CNC12 software.
The 5kb Gcode program used to cut this SEM servo motor cover plate is available here (click to view, right click link and Save as to download).
Note: The Centroid PRO version of CNC12 has no file size limitation so you could run a file as large as the hard drive on the CNCPC and the Ultimate License also has no file size limitation. (only limited by the size of the CNCPC hard drive space)
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- How long does it take to ship the Acorn CNC control kit?
- Typically the Acorn CNC control kits are in stock ready to ship and ship within one or two business day from Howard, PA via UPS GND. You will receive an email with tracking number when your kit ships.
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- Can I order an Acorn CNC control kit over the phone? And do you
have resellers in the EU? - Yes. Centroid accepts orders for Acorn kits through our website, phone, and email.
We do ship internationally! International shipping will be calculated after the sale typical Air Freight cost range in the $70 to $120 for typical Acorn kit international orders.
Alternatively, below a list of other locations to purchase the Acorn CNC controller.- USA
- International
Buy an Acorn equipped Machine Tool. Machine Tool Builders and Retrofitters using Acorn CNC controllers.
- Can I order an Acorn CNC control kit over the phone? And do you
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- Do you have a list of drives that Acorn works with?
- The Acorn CNC controller commands many different types of servo and stepper motor drives with industry standard "Step and Direction" drive communication signals. Any drive that accepts Step and Direction is compatible with the Acorn CNC Controller. The list of known compatible drives is too long to list so we've highlighted a few here:
- Yaskawa
- Delta
- Estun
- Panasonic
- DMM
- Teknic Clearpath
- Gecko
- Leadshine
- Teco
Note: A lack of schematic does not indicate incompatibility. More schematics are avalible from our
Centroid Schematic Database, just search Acorn. Also feel free to ask around or search on our Free Community Support Forum as well.
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- How do I contact Technical Support?
- Free Acorn Technical Support is available 24/7 on the Acorn CNC community support forum. Here is how to sign up for the Free Support Forum. Centroid Direct Technical Support is available for $120/hr. one hour min. You can purchase support here then email support@centroidcnc.com with a current Report.zip file.
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- Do I need to purchase a PC from Centroid or can I build my own?
- Ready to run Centroid CNCPC's are avalible for sale from Centroid, alternatively you can supply your own CNCPC as long as it meets the Centroid Minimum PC performance specifications found here.
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- What is the Acorn Return, Warranty and Repair policies?
- Please see this page for complete details.
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- Is there a return restocking fee?
- Yes. There is a 15% restocking fee on all returned parts and products.
