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Yep, that's why its good idea to switch off the wireless to stop any updates etc when carving.
I'm guessing that the spindle will not drop any lower into the mounting because of the external design of the router casing?
Well, I made some adapters for my lead-screws a few years ago but for a different reason. See the attached pic. You would need a lathe or access...
I use only the single Z probe and seem to remember having an issue at first with false triggering or something like that after following a diagram...
Maybe the Z travel limit needs to be changed in firmware? Bear in mind that the router position influences where the bottom plate should stop...
You can delete the "inside" lines, then select the outside profile you wanted and create a tool path. Once your profile toolpath is created, you...
With the bit removed, put your hands under the collet nut and push upwards with plenty of pressure (more than the weight of the router) and see if...
Yes, you need to calibrate your axes. Download the Openbuilds control software (OpenBuilds Software - FREE Software for CNC Control: OpenBuilds...
Maybe apply 2 or 3 coats of polyurethane varnish (top bottom and sides), No good of course if you surface your spoilboard every 5 minutes!
"Interestingly enough, the collet seems to get pretty hot when I run the router even without a bit" If that's the case, then the router needs...
google translation... ALARM CLOCK:2 G-code move target exceeds machine travel. The position of the machine is securely fixed. The alarm can be...
If you are using the Openbuilds controller software, there is a surfacing wizard right there.
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I have to say that I use mostly 1/8th bits for cutouts although 1/4" is fine too for reasons stated above. I think I may have gone the smaller bit...
There are plenty of youtube vids out there. Search "Vectric inlay" for example.
Would it be caused by the Chrome updates recently pushed due to attacks on its browser?
I'm not really sure why projects such as this are published on the Openbuilds platform. The very word OPENbuilds suggests to me that this...
As a matter of interest, what router are you using?
2.2Kw spindles and 1/2" bits are really meant for industrial machines - those machines have the strength, weight and rigidity etc to take the...
Well, one benefit, is that those types of switches are sealed off from the environment, so no dust, moisture etc to worry about. Having said that,...
