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    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

    Sent from my Mi A1 using Tapatalk

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    Quote Originally Posted by BEACHBLANKET View Post
    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

    Sent from my Mi A1 using Tapatalk
    First I just want to say sorry for the state of the pictures. Just quicker for me to take a picture of my old notes as I'm currently at work
    Second I want to state that my usable working area on the bed is offset by x55 y25 which you will see in the first picture (ignore the scratch bed I'm about to change it )

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    (ignore the head 3 and head 4 swap, we had a electrical issue and the cable didn't reach anymore so they kept it cheap and swapped the cables)

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    As you see in this one you will notice my notes regarding the offset I have setup. I assume you woul just insert zero in both of these.

    Then its just a matter of sending the program and hitting start

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