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Hey, I’d still be interested unless you’ve sold it already. Have you had it running though? If not I could bring up a transformer to test. G

Thanks for the link to that very interesting paper John, it confirms many design principles I would love to implement - oh that someone would gift me...

Hello CNC people. I have made finally made some small progress with my machine, however it is a case of two steps forward one step back. After...

No probs mate. Glad to be of help

Hi John, All problems are sorted out :) I didn't find how to reset the Base work offset but just uninstall/reinstall the software. Now all works...

Hi If you are going to set a machine up using jack screws the frame members will end up only touching at a few points, while this may achieve...

Well done. A 5.5 KW Teknomotor will work well. I use a 6.8 KW HSD spindle (very similar) for aluminium (and could do wood etc) - just tune your...

Hi Doddy Thanks for taking the time to reply. I found the problem about 2am last night. Its down to the fact that I'm an idiot (not...

One possibility is the new PC's parallel port being a low-voltage variant (3.3V rather than 5V) - take a DVM and measure the pin voltages on the...

I’ll try this tomorrow and will let you know. Thanks John!

hi max. there is your problem with your base work offset. x and y should be zero. if you look at your video that you took, your g54 offset that you...

You can’t beat a Thor hammer for getting things square.

Hi John. For some reason I can’t upload pictures at the moment. There is error message when trying to upload. Anyway, I have check many stuff on this...

Wow! I didn't realise this forum was so popular. Without a major firmware change, your laser engraver is destined to remain as is. You might want...

Can't believe a 1000 people read this, but no replies! :neglected: Oh well. I'll get my coat...

Hows things going with these screws? Had any luck? If you're still looking for oil/grease recommendations, Lee gave me a great reply recently -...

Thanks John. I’ll post some pictures tomorrow. I’ve changed the base offset a while ago and now I'm not sure how to reset it to the system default....

so I've had a look at your video and I am sure that the work offset is correct as the two figures where the machine moves to are the same distance...

Hi. Here is a Youtube link with the short video showing how I can't save the G54 position. Sorry for the annoying music on the background :) I've...

You could also try the wonderfully named http://www.thehairyworm.co.uk/ :rolleyes:

Starting at £5000 +VAT.

Jazzcnc has not posted on here for a while and regulars who do post on here and know him personally say he is fine but busy. He has probably not...

Everyone will ask for a price ..... so might as well do it on their behalf.

Yep, share the code. It sounds like a mixup of settings (G91.1 sets Incremental mode). G90 & G91 Distance Mode Interpretation of Mac code can be...