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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 -
Giarc liked Rick 2.0's post in the thread Custom Acro Size ?.
The wires should be long enough as they typically come in a stock length which you have to cut down. Something to verify with the shop...
Jun 10, 2024 at 8:24 PM -
Giarc attached a file to 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 10, 2024 at 8:20 PM -
Mark Carew liked Alex Chambers's post in the thread OpenBuilds just opened a brand new location!.
YES! use this post processor :- docs:software:fusion360 [OpenBuilds Documentation] Alex.
Jun 10, 2024 at 10:48 AM -
Rick 2.0 replied to the thread Custom Acro Size ?.
The wires should be long enough as they typically come in a stock length which you have to cut down. Something to verify with the shop...
Jun 10, 2024 at 10:37 AM -
David the swarfer replied to the thread Grbl Solid Handshaking.
comments cannot contain anything but plain text (as stated in the Wiki) , and no embedded comments so (this is a comment (with a sub...
Jun 10, 2024 at 3:25 AM -
David the swarfer replied to the thread cant cut circles?.
I am confused now (probably just failing to visualize what you said). To draw a circle X and Y must both slow down, stop, and spin the...
Jun 10, 2024 at 3:09 AM -
Rick 2.0 replied to the thread Custom Acro Size ?.
OpenBuilds ACRO 1010 40" x 40" - OpenBuilds Part Store should do the trick for you. Work area is 800 x 800 so you'd really only need to...
Jun 9, 2024 at 9:17 PM -
Rick 2.0 replied to the thread Custom Acro Size ?.
Yes, and if you work out the lengths the shop will generally cut them for you. Just leave a note in the comment section when you order it.
Jun 9, 2024 at 6:45 PM -
David the swarfer replied to the thread DIY large CNC mill - How to start ?.
where to start? buy a LEAD 1010 kit, build it, and operate it for a month or two. With this experience of an actual CNC machine you...
Jun 9, 2024 at 9:34 AM