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Giarc liked Matthew Lupo's post in the thread CNC moves like it is scaled.
Ahh I do recall seeing those settings. I am using control and I will try that out tomorrow as soon as I can. Thank you!
Jun 13, 2024 at 7:37 PM -
David the swarfer replied to the thread Cutting file format created and saved in VCarve?.
the file name and extension do not matter at all, Gcvode is just plain text. What matters is the postprocessor, you must use the...
Jun 13, 2024 at 3:08 AM -
Giarc attached a file to the thread CNC moves like it is scaled.
You need to calibrate your steps/mm (or inch). If using Openbuilds Control, it is easy and it is built into the software. [ATTACH] I...
Jun 12, 2024 at 10:41 PM
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Giarc attached a file to the thread X and Y micro limit switches for both ends.
The images you linked to show them wired as NO (Normally open). Only the NO and Common (aka ground) are hooked up. [ATTACH] If wiring...
Jun 12, 2024 at 10:19 PM
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Giarc replied to the thread My xyz probe is dead....
Maybe a break in the ground wire that is not apparent.
Jun 12, 2024 at 10:09 PM -
David the swarfer replied to the thread Limit Switches.
The $ is used in defining the paramerter number in the GRBL firmware. You need to read the WIki! Grbl v1.1 Configuration
Jun 12, 2024 at 3:42 AM -
David the swarfer replied to the thread Blackbox X32 'opening the door' when powered off.
so the wireless relay forgets to stay on when the power is off. Nothing strange there (-:
Jun 12, 2024 at 3:32 AM -
David the swarfer replied to the thread Clarification of Fusion Pierce Height.
set this as the offset from 'material top' in the top height setting in the heights tab. the surface of the material is Z=0. This is set...
Jun 12, 2024 at 3:28 AM -
Mark Carew replied to a comment on {Project}
Good point @Tadpole but I think this could be considered more of the symbol of the US flag and...
Jun 11, 2024 at 7:39 PM -
JustinTime replied to the thread OpenBuilds CONTROL Software.
I use both emergency switches. The one that only stops the program from running, the A0 to ground, and the one that cuts off the power...
Jun 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM -
David the swarfer liked Peter Van Der Walt's post in the thread cant cut circles?.
Grab the endmill, give it a firm wiggle. Follow sense of touch to find source of unwanted movement
Jun 11, 2024 at 6:22 AM -
David the swarfer liked KEN MACDONALD's post in the thread SKETCHUCAM GENERATED GCODE HELP.
Thank you David it’s working like a dream now
Jun 11, 2024 at 6:22 AM -
KEN MACDONALD replied to the thread SKETCHUCAM GENERATED GCODE HELP.
Thank you David it’s working like a dream now
Jun 11, 2024 at 5:16 AM -
David the swarfer replied to the thread cant cut circles?.
looks like backlash in Y , or some freaky spring loading against resistance. make sure your GRBL settings are correct, in particular $1...
Jun 11, 2024 at 3:45 AM -
David the swarfer liked Giarc's post in the thread OpenBuilds CONTROL Software.
If it is truly for an emergency, place the E-stop on the main power to your machine so if a true emergency happens, all power is cut. I...
Jun 11, 2024 at 3:38 AM