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Got it. Thanks for your help. Steve
Hi Peter, I'm sorry if I have misunderstood you. I think what you are saying is that Openbuild GCode generator is causing the pen to stay down...
I see. Is it the gcode generator app causing the problem or the control software. In other words, would I be able to draw open vector curves if I...
Here is an example. The straight lines should not be drawn with the pen.
I tried 'pen plotter no offset' and it connected the beginning and end of every curve in the drawing with a straight line (without lifting the pen)
Does anyone know how to draw an open vector, for example an arc, without a straight line connecting the end points of the curve? I am drawing the...
I noticed this error. [ATTACH]
When opening an svg drawing, does anyone know why I am getting "Generating, please wait... for ages?[ATTACH]
Thanks. I've actually just finished building it with 2040 v-slot. It is a smaller version which sits on my worktop at about 2m x 1m. I am...
Got it! I put both X switches in series and pluged into just X- on the shield. Now when I trigger either switch it causes GRBL alarm.
I think I found a clue. After I set $5 to Invert the limit pins I ttested the following: If I trigger one switch, say X- while a program is...
I've switched them to normally open and things are working. Your link does suggest that NC is safer though.
Yes, I tried that but it does't seem to work. I changed the following in the Openbuilds control 'Settings' panel First I set $21 Hard limits...
That's good. Thanks. I'll use normally closed. Do I have to change anything in the Openbuilds software, or on the Arduino CNC shield to tell it...