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circle to oval shape why???

Discussion in 'General Talk' started by James Brennan, Apr 22, 2023.

  1. James Brennan

    James Brennan New
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    I have a circle drawn in carbide create, saved the gcode. opened circle in "openbuilds" I start job and end up with a oval shape. help???? respond to @ [removed email for your safety! - mods]

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    #1 James Brennan, Apr 22, 2023
  2. Rick 2.0

    Rick 2.0 OpenBuilds Team
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    That would be a calibration error. Please check the calibration on your system.

    Nope. Forum answers are provided on the forum for all to see. Helps the next person who has the same problem.
     
    #2 Rick 2.0, Apr 22, 2023
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    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    Calibrate your machine: X steps-per-mm is either set too low, or Y steps-per-mm too high

     
    #3 Peter Van Der Walt, Apr 24, 2023
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