New Memeber and very new to CNC

[Rye]

Not used the Grbl software. I use an smc4-4-16a16b controller unit for my machine and VCarve for design/gcode. I'm also no expert, but you should be able to move your spindle to where you want the job to start. Move your z so your tool bit is almost touching the PCB. In your software, you should then be able to reset the x,y and z co-ordinates to 0. This will be the start point for your job.

That's how I do things. If you are unsure though, best wait for someone who has experience with the software to make a post.

[jamhot]

Not used the Grbl software. I use an smc4-4-16a16b controller unit for my machine and VCarve for design/gcode. I'm also no expert, but you should be able to move your spindle to where you want the job to start. Move your z so your tool bit is almost touching the PCB. In your software, you should then be able to reset the x,y and z co-ordinates to 0. This will be the start point for your job.

That's how I do things. If you are unsure though, best wait for someone who has experience with the software to make a post.

Thanks for your quick reply - do you have/know of any more info/examples of setting up a new job/project on a cnc? This is the one I have (please don't buy from this users as they are very shoddy!!!)

Thanks again.

[needleworks]

You could also set your Z 0 to just a fraction above your table, for example, stick a piece of paper on your table, bring your Z down till it just grips the paper and make this your Z zero. If your pcb was 3mm, then your starting height would be positive 3, and finishing depth would be 0. This would (should) then ensure there were no accidents.