Hey folks! Finally got my CNC up and running (custom built with all Open Builds Parts and some 3D printed extras). I am using the Black X32 for a controller. My print area is rather large, so I started in an open space with the router off and in the air just to make sure the motions looked appropriate before running my Hello World Code. I set zero for xyz, but when I run the program, the router takes off way outside of where the project boundaries would be and where xyz was set. If I hit go to zero, it returns to the correct position. I have believe the settings are correct in the OB Cam before I export the gcode. Any ideas? Thank you in advance
Did you do a Grbl Settings profile? (Steps per mm around the 200 steps per mm mark?) - please include Grbl Settings backup for review
Thank you for your quick reply as always. Your question led me to the issue. Because my X and Y axis are long, I had to go to a bet. In the Grbl profile all 3 axis were set to 200 steps per mm (and screw driven), which of course was not correct for the belt driven axes. Once I changed these two axes to 26 steps per mm everything was resolved. Thank you again for your help on the forum. I think it is one of the greatest reasons I use tons OB parts due to the technical support help on here. Jesse
now you need to run the calibration wizard, belts stretch and the calculated 26steps/mm is never accurate enough over the full lengths
Thank you! I ran my first "Hello World" from the CAM and it was perfect. However I attempted to use another tolerance testing design in Fusion 360, built a profile and exported the gcode. The machine seems to run correctly for The X, and Y axis, but the Z axis seems to bury the bit about 1/4 inch into the wood, when it is suppose to be set to remove 1mm at a time. I have played with the profiles in F360 a lot and I think everything is correct. I know this forum is not for trouble shooting F360, however I am not sure where the issue lies and thought with the OB grbl settings and F360 gcode you might be able to see what I am doing wrong. Thank you in advance! Appreciate you folks as always.
Did you by any chance for get to set the Z 0, or had you changed endmills and did not re-zero the Z axis? It is a mistake I will make every once in a while.
Or while doing the first Z+ moves, perhaps hitting the Z axis hard stop and losing position? (Heights set too high?)