Acorn + Clearpath CNC Control Box Bench Test and Overview

Today, we're doing a bench test and deep dive into the Acorn and Clearpath servo control box for my new CNC build. We'll look at the design and layout of the box, power supplies, and wire routing, and finally power it all up and do some bench testing.

00:00 Intro
01:19 Acorn and Ether1616 Controllers
03:03 Clearpath Interface
05:29 Layout and Wire Routing
15:49 Power Domains
20:10 Flyback Diodes and Snubbers
21:51 Control PC
24:53 Wireless MPG Pendant
26:07 Connecting Everything
27:19 Servo Brake
29:21 Bench Test: Motors and Brake
32:53 I/O Configuration
34:58 Bench Test: Pneumatics and Dust Collection
35:50 Bench Test: Servo Fault
37:02 Wrap

I'm going to attempt to list all of the major components here, by source, but I'll certainly miss something:

Amazon: Wiegmann 20x20x8 NEMA1 Enclosure (eBay*): https://ebay.us/UpVh5w Noctua 120mm 5V Premium Quiet Fan (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3Lu1oa3 Noctua 40mm 5V Premium Quiet Fan (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3pSo22X 120mm Fan Filters (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3puY5Ge Centroid Acorn Motion Controller (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3GboLRU Centroid Wireless MPG Pendant (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/349Xsuo Mean Well 24V 2.5A DIN-Rail Power Supply (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/2Zl3AZK Mean Well 24V 1A DIN-Rail Power Supply (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3sy8e75 Mean Well 5V 3A DIN-Rail Power Supply (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3IEWx3Z 24VDC Coil DIN-Rail SPDT Relay (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3C5iaYK 1/4" Pneumatic PTC Bulkhead Passthru (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3LMbLWK Ferrule Crimper Kit (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/30hUfAQ SlimRun Ethernet Cable Right Angle 1ft (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/347qAT5 SlimRun Ethernet Cable 6in (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3Cfvom0 SlimRun Ethernet Cable 2ft (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3tqEzfl Shielded RJ45 Bulkhead Passthru (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3GZACD1 Beelink i5-8279U/16G/500G Mini Computer (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3vyjt11 14in Portable Touch Monitor (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/345v2S6

ServoElements: NEMA34 Servo Brake MBC034-24-012: https://bit.ly/3sCoMLm

Automation Direct: Weigmann 20x20x8 NEMA Enclosure: https://bit.ly/3IBRLo7 Wiegmann Perforated Subpanel: https://bit.ly/3K4KLA8 ESTOP Switch: https://bit.ly/36PG3YN Pneumatic Valve Manifold: https://bit.ly/3iWUJGd Pneumatic Valve: https://bit.ly/3ICdVGN Pneumatic Valve Blanking Plate: https://bit.ly/2E0WC6d Wire Duct (1x1-1/2): https://bit.ly/3hv1WPc Wire Duct (1x3): https://bit.ly/3C9VOpi Illuminated Selector Switch: https://bit.ly/3vyoir9 10A Supplemental Protector: https://bit.ly/3pwDwcy Contactor: https://bit.ly/36PGx13 Contactor Snubber: https://bit.ly/3IBL05r 1/4" PTC Pneumatic Fitting: https://bit.ly/3Mg8MGm 1/4" PTC Pneumatic Fitting 90deg: https://bit.ly/2YkGP95 1/4" Pn ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsI71n6nt5g