Upgrade your older Centroid cnc control
with new cutting edge linux based control software.

30 years of advancements in hardware technology and motion control software have exceeded what the trusty 486-66 processor can handle. Requirements for our latest version of linux based cnc control software include larger memory and Pentium class processing speed. Your existing Centroid control can have all of the same features found on a brand new controller. Including a USB port for fast file transfer, eithernet computer to computer communication, simpler file management, longer file names, and many more features depending on your controls current version of cnc controller software.

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Isn't it time you put more horse power into your money making machine tool?

For several years Centroid controls have used the Linux operating system. About this same time Centroid did away with the "spinning disk" hard drive in favor of new "solid state" hard drives. Hard drive death by vibration has been elminiated while simplifying the software update process. Machines in Motion now offers updated flash card hard drives for all Centroid controls which were originally shipped with Linux based control software. Look here for details on upgrading your Linux based Centroid control. You will also benifit from the added value of keeping your existing flash card drive as an emergency back up.
flash card hard drive
In an effort to keep your maintenance costs down Machines in Motion now offers midi tower computers capable of using your existing CNC7 or CPU9 motion control board. These boards require the earlier ISA slot on the mother board. If your control has a desktop type computer inside the electrical enclosure this option can save you several hunderd dollars over a new computer/CPU10 upgrade. Call us for more details. 714 528-7061


centroid M-39 controller
cnc controller software
Option #1
Upgrade your
computer and
control software.
 updated centroid Computer
If you own a M-39, T-39, M10, M20, M30, M40, M50, or any other Centroid control using a tower type computer, Option #1 is the economical choice for improving your machine's features & reliability. QUOTE1.PDF
Centroid controls now incorporate an electronic "flash" memory drive in place of the moving disk hard drive. Your new computer will also include our latest generation DSP motion control card. Everything is transfered to your new computer: G-code programs, intercon programs, and your original machine configuration files -or- start with a clean slate. The choice is yours. Our Pentium class computer and Linux based cnc control software is fully backwards compatible to power any servo version Centroid system.

centroid M-400 cnc control
linux cnc control
Option #2
Upgrade to the
newest style
console.
 Centroid Control software update
Shown with optional water proof keyboard & MPG.
If you own a M-400 or T-400 In the gray cabinet then option #2 will not only bring your system up to speed you will benefit from the easy to install networking, support for USB devices, and larger LCD display.
The new mounting arm will fit your existing swivel mount for easy installation. When finished you will have a new computer, LCD display, and push button panel. Reliability and speed you can count on for years to come. QUOTE2.PDF

centroid T-400
linux cnc controller
Option #3
Upgrade the computer and
its software.
 centroid cnc software update M-400
If you own a M-400 or T-400 In the gray cabinet then option #3 is your economical choice for upgrading. Your existing console will be disassembled and a new high speed PC computer is installed. That old floppy drive will just be a memory from the past. All the connections and console mounting remain the same.
After sending us your current control console Machines in Motion will install a new high speed mother board, then transfer your original machine configuration files onto the solid state hard drive. If your machine can't be down that long Machines in Motion can perform this upgrade on-site in about 3 to 4 hours.
With this option you will retain your original console, display screen, CPU7 board, and pushbutton panel. QUOTE3.PDF
All of your current software options will remain available. After all this is an UPgrade.
 
Machines in Motion's experience in CNC control replacement can benefit your business. 
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