Hi @Littleduck,

Welcome to the community, and thanks for joining us!

Sounds like you’re off to a great start getting your TS-30 up and running, good call on using 2D Design if you’re already familiar with it, always makes life easier sticking with a known workflow, especially for output. Sounds like you’ve got the right setup coming together with the drivers and Roland software installed.

As for the Roland MDX-40A vs. the TS-30, you're not the first to wonder about the differences. They are quite different under the hood, the MDX-40A is a true 3D milling machine with an entirely different controller, spindle, and motion system. Unfortunately, it's not something that can be achieved through a firmware update or a simple mod, it would essentially mean replacing the whole machine. That said, the TS-30 is still a capable unit for 2D and light 2.5D work, especially in a school or workshop setting?

Feel free to post any pics of your setup or questions as you go, there’s plenty of folk here with hands-on experience who’ll be happy to chime in.

Also, be sure to have a browse around the other sub forums, there's a ton of great info tucked away, and you're welcome to post any questions in the relevant sections. That’s what the forum’s here for