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No, you use EITHER Openbuilds Control (eg on a PC) OR the interface not both. Alex.
If you are using Openbuilds Control there's a calibration wizard, but calibrate over the longest distance you can accurately measure. The pdf...
Check the bearings, lock collars and especially the motor coupler on the X axis - assuming that your pic is oriented with the Y axis vertical....
If you google "tiling on cnc" you will get a lot of videos on the subject. One I found in the link below. When I do it I prefer to set a fence on...
Vectric have made a tiling video - does that help?; [MEDIA] Alex.
Err, if I understood you correctly, no - calibrate over as long a distance as possible. Calibrating your cnc Alex.
Alex Chambers submitted a new resource: Calibrating your cnc - Calibration A guide to why and how to calibrate your cnc. Read more about this...
A guide to why and how to calibrate your cnc.
When calibrating (over as long a distance as you can measure accurately) it is a good idea to do a very small move in the direction you intend to...
Wcs 1 Alex.
That message is telling you that you didn't select a wcs and the post processor is selecting the first one (G54) for you. Either ignore it, or...
When you move the X axis by hand I am assuming that the leadscrew is moving with it (as you have adjusted the nut blocks) - check the ends of the...
If there is play, something is looser than it should be. Nut blocks are the least common source of backlash (because they are so easy to adjust) -...
Assuming that the "circle" toolpath joins up, it probably is backlash. Could be several things, not just the nut blocks. Starting at the bit...
Are you converting all lines to polylines and saving the dxf as an R14 version? Alex.
Please post your grbl settings. What size spindle? Alex.
That sounds as though you need to earth your dust hose - dust rushing through it can build up high levels of static. Run some bare copper wire...
How accurate do you need to be? An open loop stepper system with leadscrews can be accurate to +/- 0.1~0.2 mm and backlash can be (almost)...
For liability reasons we always recommend that work with mains electricity should be done by a qualified electrician. Not questioning the skills...
People on various Mastercam forums suggest that Fanuc post processor for Mastercam will probably work with grbl, although some of the posts I...
