Im just following up after the fact. I ended up emailing Support. Ive also tried 3 different cables going between the computer and arduino. To begin the job, click the play button in the middle of the screen. Job Zero This is where you move your machine to in order to begin the job, Lower the Z-axis down towards the material. Carbide Create is our 2D CAD/CAM program designed specifically for Carbide 3D machines. When this operation finished, the machine will raise to the safe height (12mm by default in Carbide Create), and then move itself to the back center position of your machine. Follow along. x%,sgO OO?N!px8(00G#@} |&pp'p v_n| "p=:` The first op is using the 1/8 endmill to machine 4 slightly larger than 1/8 holes (Carbide Create does not drill, so a hole must be at least 10% larger in diameter than the endmill used to machine it), and to create a 3/16 wide slot down the right side. "HV0&`` 4dI'IFM16iLg`` d endstream endobj startxref 0 %%EOF 181 0 obj <>stream But, think of them in relation to the home position. Id recommend manually installing the driver if I knew where there was a repo or URL to grab it from. Also, support needs to know about instances where machines dont work, whether thats due to unclear instructions, difficulties w/ the software or the machines or the firmware, or local environmental issues so that they can improve their documentation, and work to prevent these sorts of issues from recurring for others. 90505 When you launch the Carbide Updater application and click on Search for Machines, you may be presented with this warning message: This just means that we need to tell the Carbide Updater where the Nomad is connected. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. xXY3H?[Sb=/usI'Q?PqcG-Xv8H;$0$0~| x`} 1||w@k6U}2pp3p} h E`7xB^NK]|` 5>9wL?}r\w=}==C-{h===ew]wwNGv;}up6m:oC[7\7nouV^7P-;oq]o}G|O]w}]u};Zq$TgJH-hH 8P]`RhOKoHW_w49Bi[ZvoGZW{ Emv/{^/^zQiP(k%-F$=n +Db7cTi^t.+dNd-Ow5w;qxI V+M;s'p(v;'J6q[ym*UM[LoYn&775em#>'v =,wn?||wW#"%9xy9pp)p8 `7l[-p>pl6 uZ` 0U X,~` E@/X zy@7t@;-@30& f @=P5@5PT@9P%@1P@!P Q "@B@L d i n8`l ft_P Wait until the micro-controller boots up (early versions woulddraw power over the USB connection to run the Arduino, but this is no longer the case), and lights will flash at first, then glow steadily once booted up. Ensure you have the correct tool in place, then turn the router on. ~>mm*a7_|Hh"/S{b&39 (Pi >j )%WQ,]WYM7I7 G=s/:2P5qBLw}GwkJ%r3s+?Q$u$u__>Q~C%:!t7i[ - iwFJBG~W.2).Hq8 ~)IqJW#n)vICRlb[|)b()KNRbX! This will alert Carbide Motion that your Shapeoko has homing switches installed and allow it to run homing cycles. After the tool has moved up, Carbide Motion will prompt to insert the correct tool. I obviously cant go any further than that because it doesnt seem like the board is powering up. CONTINUE HOLDING IN THE Z-AXIS LIMIT SWITCH UNTIL THE SOFTWARE TELLS YOU TO RELEASE IT. Immediately after pressing the start button (small triangle in middle of screen), your router will move up to the safe height defined from Carbide Create (the default is 12mm). I finally got my head around that program and went to use it again.now it doesnt work.on my other arduino boards there is a power light and then there I s a rx light that flashes. WARNING: DO NOT CLICK ANY OTHER BUTTON ON THE TOP MENU YET! With the Carbide Motion board free, look at the Analog In row. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, http://diymachining.com/diy-cnc-controller-how-to-setup-your-arduino-gshield/. 'V)()Wt@e@001p@YL"!kz43yFpy 69bH2Co7d`X$m.PuoglL~0a;g hLe|H endstream endobj 141 0 obj <> endobj 142 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 143 0 obj <>stream We are using the 1/4 endmill to speed up the time it takes to create the large pocket in the middle of the part. Done! Look in the bottom-left corner of the PCB for the board version number. Do you use a ShapeOko CNC machine? hb```"_VA10p8tQbO7K7A)P]s|*v{_9dF.(JTDlC:-~iu0&s2Z%|6d([l58+*!uX ;vJH!./wuSrpQi+/N\Zu `sJr^>Rg-Kw S f`` K QA1 r Py9XI$ from C:\Users\traci\Documents\Arduino\libraries\grbl\examples\grblUpload\grblUpload.ino:27: ONLY CLICK THE SETTINGS BUTTON. Emailed support, this is the body of the email. Think of Carbide Motion as the dashboard for your CNC machine. One of the features it does is to measure the tool, so this step (resetting the Z-axis) does not have to be done. Now its time to load the second operation. Because we just ran a homing cycle, we know the machine is in its home position. Sent email last night to support. from C:\Users\traci\Documents\Arduino\libraries\grbl\examples\grblUpload\grblUpload.ino:27: Do yo mean the lines of code? Indicating the percentage of the job completed, and what line of G-Code the job is currently running. Click the 'Toggle Shapeoko Homing' button. Sometimes when I click connect to cutter my laptop chime like a USB device was unplugged and then carbide motion shuts itself). This is because the cutting tool will be going all the way through the material. This is important. Once you are connected to Carbide Motion, you will be placed in the info screen. Both v3 and v4 of carbide motion. Please do as @UncommonDad noted and check your Windows install that it is properly accessing the Arduino on the Carbide Motion board properly. Reflash what? To do this correctly, were going to export these 2 operations as separate G-Code files. We named our file stand_op1_125. (Finished with a quick pass of Scotch Brite). Carbide Motion remembers your last offsets and gives you easy access to return to those positions, reliably and repeatably. The second op is using the 1/4 endmill to create a large pocket in the middle of the part, then to cut out the profile of the part. -Turn on power switch from shapeoko power supply (solid blue light from controller immediately, motors lock, hum from machine) Using the load menu, browse for, locate, and open your second operation G-Code file. That being said, I cant seem to get Carbide Motion to see my cutter. GRBL Error: Serial Port: NotOpenError GRBL Error: Cannot open port for cutter GRBL Error: serial Port: UnknownError. No explanation, no nothing. A V shaped cutter is used to create V-carving designs. After you have downloaded the software to your computer, connect your machine to the computer via USB, and power it on. The instructions below apply to the following versions of the Carbide Motion boards shipped with Shapeoko: - 2.1 - 2.2 - 2.3 - 2.4d - 2.4e To identify which version of the Carbide Motion board you own: 1. It keeps giving me an error saying Cutter Not Found. ), (If this is an option) The communications / control software must be set to use the correct communications port (you may want to check the list of available ports and note which ones are present before installation) and be set to the correct speed (115200 baud for current versions of Grbl) if your system allows for such settings, Power up the computer (it should boot up), Connect the USB cable (the computer should indicate that a device has been attached), Turn on power for the machine (the power supply should light up, motors should lock, and if installed, the fan should come on). This is the only laptop I have to use running Windows 10 Pro. Hoping someone here can help. However, the Z-axis needs to reset. See Fig. Thanks in advance. -Open carbide motion 3.0.368 (tried with v4 also)-connect to cutter ( I receive different errors on different attempts. But by and large, it means setting your z-axis zero point. After the tool has been changed (be sure to tighten the collet nut with a wrench! Once the profile operation is complete. If you have a Nomad 883 Classic without a door interlock, there are few additional steps due to differences in hardware in the earlier models. I cant remember If the board just had a blue light or if it had other lights when it fires up. It said the upload was complete, but after that when I went into the universal gcode sender, I put my comport to the right one, selected baud 115200 and selected GRBL. We are using the 1/8 endmill because this is the maximum size cutter we could use to create these features. This makes sense because the shapeoko doesn't have power yet.) Every time. When you get the cutter to the correct position (a piece of papers width from the material), click the Set Zero button, and then click Zero Z. UG:sEB\PP,A2atAd|DWGD9EC]DYYDYIQdz/H#HQA43"}$>K?#_O&BD_DNH{W;"mAo zSE?ED?!u;A zUo",BRbE='Y~!yJLOEDD>%IA?tR? It keeps giving me an error saying "Cutter Not Found". You think, I just homed the machine, cant I run the job from here? The window vanishes. avrdude: failed to read all of flash memory, rc=-2 Then turn the machine back on, and re-connect with Carbide Motion, you could get back to EXACTLY this position. This article is going to teach you how. Consider yourself warned. x t\5ZuNn%uZjInd[j[dmmg hm,:$po8L]U][o>;'frl !}l[Ddmh7JHa f"DVs7m} You will be presented with the main screen. Assembly of the machine was great! Instead of manually entering all 43 settings, we have built the settings into Carbide Motion and created a way for you to instantly save those settings to your controller! Thought maybe the hive mind could help. See the Appendix below on updating your Nomad 883 Classic. Carbide Motion is the machine control software used to operate your Nomad or Shapeoko CNC machine from Carbide3D. The pocket operation will run first, followed by the profile operation. ok, rebooted computersame. See the photos below for reference. Yes, many times. If you do not have homing switches, you need to stay with your existing firmware OR purchase a set of switches from our store, or roll your own solution. For both systems, uninstalling and reinstalling the application may address problems, or if possible, try a different machine. (1/4 Square Endmill on left, 1/8 square endmill on right). Replace the existing install if prompted. Tried 2 other cords. USB registers that device was connected. You need only to select the appropriate machine from the dropdown list, and click 'Send Config'. (Right) the carbide cutter is shown cutting under the shoulder of a vessel. Click the start button, and you will be presented with the Tool Load prompt. Because this can be a somewhat tricky process, and could potentially render your controller useless, we have developed a dedicated program to safely connect to and update your controller. There is however a method at the end to re-apply the default settings. This will force the homing routine to begin. First attempt at connecting to carbide motion. First attempt at connecting to carbide motion.From machine operating checklist: -Connect USB cable (Computer does not indicate shapeoko is connected. Back to the machine: Now that the machine is positioned exactly where we want it to be for the job, we need to zero all 3 of the axis: X, Y, and Z. Its very important, especially with harder material to hold down your stock with an adequate amount of force. K"`! . 6hn oGlja.zBrEUzr3y!CF"!ytN[E=_nB&?<=q0M!&t6f1OyIELUySX'kXX?}N{ ,$d9YAVAS#fX|2Bi7 ^>kNd7C.R!w!#r0w/9}?tTQrysRn$7/n!_&_|;3s'Wy. Click OK. You'll be presented with the warning screen again as in step 1, but you can ignore it. (Flashed grblUpload to the Arduino). Usually you can only jog after that step Because we are starting a new job, we need to clear any existing offsets. I read some of the other articles on here and I cant seem to get it to work even after that. ]MK3RVy_WuXWWM] _gUQmT{P2(F$#x9)6D G[/Pk]uD >6Zk'e4 /"rUDN0 If youre looking for a ballpark idea that you have loaded the correct file, the extents are a good place to look. The origin is where the tool is going to start the job. This is because after each axis touched its home switch, it backed off 5mm, so as not to be sitting on the switch (which would trigger an error). I had tried a universal gcodesender before and that wasnt working either. Make note of the pin alignment. Okay, so the two primary alternatives seem to be Fusion 360 and Carbide Create. You should see the Shapeoko 3 in the Ports (COM & LPT) section: I also get a steady blue light on mine. If you encountered no errors then your Nomad 883 Classic has been updated with GRBL 1.1. So the home position is actually 5mm away from the switchs contact point. :! A=*A9C :*H2 7L JzP/~AL|W"Atoo Your operation will continue to run. Set your XY zero, burn a spot, put a v-bit in the collet, move the v-bit to the burn spot, record the offset. Put a doormat there (or if you are nerdy call it 127.0.0.1). I thought maybe because that didnt work and I saw Shapeoko used Carbide Create, I thought maybe Carbide Motion would fix my problem. It's important to remember that the flatness of your material will make a difference with the results when using a V-cutter. You will need to be able to reach both the z-axis limit switch and your mouse or touchpad. To reset the Z-axis, just touch off again! C:\Users\traci\Documents\Arduino\libraries\grbl/nuts_bolts.h:51:0: warning: max redefined Once done you'll be presented with the screen asking you to release the Z limit switch. Typically, you would think about how large your job is, then setup your material and clamps accordingly, just as I did in this job. That was on the steps that I posted originally that I was trying to follow. Im beginning to think this thing is just a very overpriced paperweight. C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\hardware\arduino\avr\cores\arduino/Arduino.h:93:0: note: this is the location of the previous definition Just press the Current Offset (X & Y) button to return the machine to the last offset you created! read operation not supported for memory flash Click the run button, and Carbide Motion will move you to the run screen. With the power off, simply drag the gantry to the front of the machine so you have enough room to change the tool. 1 Like We can take the same view from Carbide Create, and overlay it on the material. )VKJA)VJBRH/2)J')KH^)J@RH1On)Cv)hEf)J1GMR4J1[YRAz)Fj)Br)(Db)I1CB) There is a piece of 1/8 wood between the aluminum and the table. On the shapeoko board I only get the blue light. )RpJ.M Becasue . Carbide Motion is only available for the Nomad and Shapeoko CNC machines. Learn and Share with us! "N gOW}=/ww7? ~^^~ Just open the serial monitor and set the baudrate to 115200. device manager does not register when I plug machine in. Either way, just remember the back right corner is home. Because when you setup the job in Carbide Create, more than likely, the origin was in the bottom left hand corner. My computer doesnt even acknowledge the USB plug when I plug it in or unplug the machine. s^u9pp)p8 `7 `88l6:`-*`X @?X Any suggestions before I start to bug the tech support guys? They are sending me a new controller. Sometimes youll want multiple tools to speed things up. ), turn the power to the CNC back on, and re-connect Carbide Motion. From this very point, all G-Code will run relative to this point. You need to remember that every job you make will begin from the origin (0,0,0). 3630 Skypark Dr. I looked in the device manager and I can see it on COM 5 listed as "USB-SERIAL CH340 (COM5). This is basically the landing screen of the program once you are connected. Now Im on to learning how to convert a jpg (for example) into a svg. Luckily, Carbide Motion remembers that information for us. After you learn how to use your machine for basics jobs, you will inevitably wonder how to use multiple tools to create a single part. #define min(a,b) ((a)<(b)? Carbide Motion also works with other free CNC software. turn on the Shapeoko, hear the stepper motors click in place. C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\hardware\arduino\avr\cores\arduino/Arduino.h:92:0: note: this is the location of the previous definition Remove the plastic gasket between the aluminum back plate and the electronics cover. With the power to the machine off, pull the gantry close to where you are sitting (or standing) by your computer. At this point, it is safe to turn the router off, and to turn off the machine. the cutting motion can be in both directions, as indicated by the arrow. I looked in the device manager and I can see it on COM 5 listed as "USB-SERIAL CH340 (COM5). and if those things dont help, please either try a different machine, or contact support@carbide3d.com, enumerating all the things which youve tried thus far. Which version? Click the 'SETTINGS' tab at the top right of the screen. I used the Arduino IDE to flash that originally. But, if you have customized settings (such as steps/mm or your table size) - you'll need to make a note of those before proceeding, and re-apply them manually at the end of this process. #define max(a,b) ((a)>(b)? This is basically the landing screen of the program once you are connected. (a):(b)), In file included from C:\Users\traci\Documents\Arduino\libraries\grbl/grbl.h:43:0, With the 1/4 toolpaths disabled, click the green save GCode button at the bottom of the screen. This document will take you through the proceedure of upgrading your firmware from v0.9 to v1.1. You can now remove the back cover/top/window assembly. You can now click the 'OK' button to bring you back to the main screen, where you can click 'Quit' to exit the program. Once the first op is exported, go back to the toolpath list and enable the 1/4 cutter toolpaths that were previously disabled. CAD: Carbide 3D makes a rudimentary design software called Carbide Create which can be used to create basic designs; however, Solidworks offers a much more robust features set do create complex and easily modifiable 3D models. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Carbide Motion detects which Carbide3D CNC machine is connected, and acts appropriately. After you have browsed for, and loaded the egc file, Carbide Motion will send you to the info screen. This is a good habit to get into and will provide us with more flexibility down the road. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, over USB to power the Arduino I believe this lights up the blue light, through the power supply to power the stepper motors I believe this is what locks the motor and creates the hum. undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). I click settings, then options, I mark BitSetter enabled, I select Shapeoko Pro as the machine type, and click send configuration data, it takes a second as it sends the data. Did that work? You must have homing switches on your machine to complete this proceedure. If you pocket out a 1 inch hole you'll be left with a 1 inch hole and no plug (as you've turned the plug to sawdust). Click the Set Zero button in the Carbide Motion Jog Screen. And yes, give the Carbide Team some response time allowance theyre a busy crew. I'm very impressed with the overall construction and design of the machine. hbbd```b``Q 1DyH&0d From machine operating checklist: -Connect USB cable (Computer does not indicate shapeoko is connected. uninstalled and reinstalled carbide motionsame. Hit the "Connect" button, load the G-code file. Youre going to see this term everywhere. Fold the acrylic window up and back so it rests flat on the top of the machine. device drivers??? This SOP assumes a base knowledge of Solidworks and assumes the user has taken ME-12S or has comparable machining knowledge In order to connect to the machine and get it to move, several things need to happen: It is suggested that one connects to the machine in the sequence suggested on the Operating Checklist: If that doesnt work properly, then it should be a straight-forward matter to determine the difficulty: Please contact us and well get your machine moving. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item was packaged . The work coordinate system can be complicated and intimidating. If you want to use GRBL v1.1 you must use Carbide Motion v4. Remove the Carbide Motion board by pulling it free from the arduino UNO. Will not cut (Above) Carbide cutter clock positions for a nanograin cutter on 3 16" (5 mm) square shaft to be used with swiveling-head boring bar. Imagine the design is laid out on your material. With Carbide Motion, we took the liberty of managing the work coordinate system for you. The extents of the job are shown. right click installer app, pop up menu should provide run as administrator option. I cant type any commands in the universal gcode sender program. The material we are using is 1/8 thick 6061 aluminum. The Nomad 883 Classic has a prevous version of the bootloader, so the update process will start automatically (no need to press the Z limit switch). Computer side: Carbide motion error "cutter not found" . Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, https://carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/download/. When the firmware is updated, all of the settings are reset (speed, steps/mm, acceleration, etc.). To do so, select the first Nomad 883V1 that appears in the dropdown and click OK. We named the second file stand_op2_250, again using the 250 to indicate we should use a 1/4 (0.250) cutter. no. . Im pretty sure that theres a light and some blinking which should accompany plugging in the USB so as to power up the Arduino. Learn and Share with us! Check the USB cable and USB port try a different USB port (or machine) if possible. You cannot use Carbide Motion v4 and Grbl v0.9, You cannot use Grbl v1.1 and Carbide Motion v3. Im going through the set-up instructions for the Machine-Control software. To prevent gouging our beautiful aluminum threaded table, we use the wood as a sacrificial layer. The material setup in Carbide Create was set to 6 6. ), -Turn on power switch from shapeoko power supply (solid blue light from controller immediately, motors lock, hum from machine). Everything you need to know about using our products. mou!nb f5`5o?n2zRY'lltMZ2#X|;0r*iC$>y\CusRS!/?o6e)5L$50TH GNv:j- W endstream endobj 144 0 obj <>stream I think my board is bad but I cant remember if the blue light is the only light on the board. WARNING: DO NOT CLICK ANY OTHER BUTTON ON THE TOP MENU YET! #define bit(n) (1 << n), In file included from sketch\grblUpload.ino.cpp:1:0: Pull the assembly back and up, wiggling to clear the Y motor bracket. If so, use the Arduino IDE to connect. Not a big deal, my proximity sensors were out of alignmentaaaand I was thinking it was way more complex than it actually was. The job is done, the machine will move to the center-back position, and it will be safe to shut off the router, and disconnect from the machine. Do so now. Torrance, CA The Nomad CNC machine that we also designed, actually has a tool probe built in. I have to admit that Im challenged when it comes to this stuff. New replies are no longer allowed. Carbide Create is the 2.5D CAD/CAM program from Carbide3D and is dsigned to work hand in hand with Carbide Motion. For instance, using a larger tool to do a roughing pass, and a smaller tool to come through and finish up the details. Its both dangerous (flying objects!) Youll notice that all 3 of the axis values change to -5.00 (mm). Mr William Adams and Mr Brandon Lee were a huge help and helped me through my problems. Once Carbide Motion is connected to the machine, its time to really take advantage of the features we have built in. After the homing routine has completed, press the Rapid Position button from the jog menu. We recommend resting the cover on a box or something similar to prevent tears in the bottom crease of the electronics cover. %PDF-1.6 % C:\Users\traci\Documents\Arduino\libraries\grbl/nuts_bolts.h:55:0: warning: bit redefined This topic was automatically closed 30 days after the last reply. Note what you do at each step and what happens. Click the 'SETTINGS' tab at the top right of the screen. On a Nomad 883 Classic without an interlock we need to cut a pin on the Carbide Motion board, otherwise the firmware will throw a Door Open error. My computer recognizes that a device is there when I plug in my USB. uninstalled carbide motion, rebooted, reinstalledsame. The latest tutorials sent straight to your inbox. No. Now Carbide Motion stop showing the cutter position. 9am - 3pm PST, M-F, High performance without needing a fully dedicated computer. Think of Carbide Motion as the dashboard for your CNC machine. When you select inside the edge of the endmill will follow the inside of the vector. Shapeoko 5 Pro Resources. That being said, I can't seem to get Carbide Motion to see my cutter. Home This is a fixed location on your machine where the carriages park after sending the home command. I take it running the CM installer as Admin failed to bolt in the driver? @[v )"w$vAmYt~29Y&AmHf zZ'h5 Z-h(7(B+\~A-'h PA'[PW2{t!.-F5j,hH#5rf%r T+FPJPBP2QYQXP Device manager shows ATmega16u2 as an unknown device. One thing to check on a windows computer, is look in Device Manager (Right click on This PC select Manage and select Device Manager in the left window pane). Sorry to state the obvious, you surely did try, but I must say it: did you try to simply restart the computer? if its a shapeoko 2, its made by a different company and carbide motion wont work. More on this in a minute. A'LIoB^L6tQn}I:dHP^A#h]AelE'h(IFqeDk4,hHjAM+[)hA]*>ODbA&=quArPOS'tJz"!]D%=#5\jNz&]m95&]X"4+@hzAuIg;BIg?&\iU*"DVI'9RA%x"A1QAANf\AQg3,*ZE,A2't4A^AAnA.Q) A]/"u"4*ZAZUI0w To begin, right click (or ctl+click) on the 1/4 toolpaths (pocket, profile) and select disable. Worked with them on the phone for a while. Design your projects and create toolpaths with Carbide Create, then export the gcode and load it into Carbide Motion to turn your digital project into a virtual creation. Get started with your Shapeoko 5 Pro here.. Shapeoko Pro Resources. If you need to download MeshCAM, click here, This download is only for early Shapeoko 3 machines, not Shapeoko 4, PRO, or HDM, Carbide Motion V3 for OS X 10.8 or later Build 366, Carbide Motion V3 for Windows 7, 8, 10 Build 368. Open the Carbide Updater software that you downloaded from the links above. Insert a piece of standard paper between the bit and where it will touch the material, Begin simultaneously moving the paper back and forth, across the top of the workpiece, and lowering the bit. The only things in the top menu bar are: RUN, MDI, and SETTINGS. US, 310-504-3637 Computer side: Carbide motion error "cutter not found" . For Windows, uninstalling and reinstalling the driver may help. Touching off is setting the zero point on your Z-axis. I plugged two different Arduino boards in and it recognized them. Carbide3D provides a SW called Carbide Motion, a simple interface for Windows and Mac, for interacting with GRBL in the shapeoko controller, to jog the machine into position, load a G-code file, and execute it. The material is held down at 4 points around its perimeter. If you want to view what is about to happen (you don't have to), click the 'Open Log' link. From this screen you can copy the plain text G-Code to your clipboard, from which you can do whatever youd like. Once the file is loaded, click the Run menu. x]n@E|,EDBHQH^0R |;LatK11#YNvYy?%un:/zm2'w`Oyi\ugf~1>{6'GGTl[j. #define bit(b) (1UL << (b)), Sketch uses 29594 bytes (91%) of program storage space. You have successfully reflashed your controller. I can power the machine on; power button light and main power light (between power and usb input) is on solid, no lights on the board itself (tx/rx, etc), no motor activity (locking). Before we can begin operation 2, we need to get back to the same exact position we defined for operation 1 (the same job zero location). With the settings now put back to their correct values, you need to turn on Homing. It seems to come on when I power the machine. You could figure out the offset between the router and laser and then do whatever your controller allows for setting that offset as your new working coordinates (WCS). Personally, I have found both MeshCAM (in combination with Blender and/or SketchUp), and the Vectric programs to be excellent. This is where people usually get confused with homing. Please e-mail support@carbide3d.com and they should be able to square you away if its something which needs to be replaced. For this job were going to use two different end mills: Note: the two endmills have different shank sizes as well as cutting diameters. if you don;t know what it is take a picture and post it? Maximum is 32256 bytes. #define max(a,b) (((a) > (b)) ? US, 310-504-3637 When the bit catches the paper, and prevents you from moving it back and forth, stop jogging the Z-axis down! You can now bend the electronics cover back. On the surface, these may not make sense. 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