Quote Originally Posted by finski84 View Post
This could be a simple mistake within Alphacam.

I always make a rectangle first point x0 y0 second point 2438.4 (you can put the basic math in this box and alpha cam will input the data like so: 96*25.4) y:48*25.4.
I actually have a 96"x48" MDF scratch board on the bed hence the sizes.

Now setting up this box will always dictate to me my working area for the bed, I have a couple of times not set this right and the machine has a hissy fit.

Now on to the more awkward bit. Checking to see if the micro switches for the machines boundaries haven't slipped and are clean.

I hope this kind of helps. Without being there its hard for me to guide you. Be really honest with you ive only been using this machine a year.


As for the Omicron 3000 controller manual, erm what's that haha Ive only got electrical schematics for the switching underside of the bed. To be really honest there is very little I use on the actual controller. Other than the usual start-up, and setting tool height Z Axis 0 and clearing the previous job I don't touch anything else within the menu system. Certainly a lot easier than my old Thermwood 5 Axis.
Thanks again for your input.

I'll check and clean all the switches...
(It was the cabinet switch that threw up the original drive fault)

I know it's a big ask... would you be able to jot down what you do from power on to loading a job?

Ie.
1...press home
2...press datum etc...

It would be an enormous help for a CNC virgin!!

My manuals also consist of the machine schematics... I've literally searched for 2 days solid for something on the Omicron 3000, all I found was a brochure.... I'll post it up later.

Many thanks Derek

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