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  1. slevin22
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    Openbuilds CAM docker image

    Hello! In light of the unfortunate closure of openbuilds, I put together a quick docker image to run openbuilds CAM locally....
    Thread by: slevin22, Jun 12, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: CAM
  2. shookti
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    Closed area in an onshape sketch results in open vectors, qcad fix attempts result in 'color' error

    I am trying to do the CAM for the following onshape sketch using OpenBuilds CAM: [ATTACH] I export the sketch as a .dxf file with the following...
    Thread by: shookti, Apr 28, 2025, 7 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  3. LR7
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    GRBL controlled Laser does not turn off when traveling

    I installed a small laser to my 3d printer, which is being controlled via the fan control. I love your page/tool CAM and already got it to work...
    Thread by: LR7, Apr 24, 2023, 2 replies, in forum: CAM
  4. Bkloftin
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    Vectric Post Processor adding a Spindle w/ VFD

    I just added a VFD and Spindle to my Lead1515, I have the Black Box motion Control system, It looks like I need to change the post processor...
    Thread by: Bkloftin, Apr 22, 2023, 3 replies, in forum: CAM
  5. Lybrary
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    OpenBuilds CAM different cut strategy for holes

    Would it be possible to support depth first hole cutting strategies where the bit is first plunged to the full depth of the hole and then in a...
    Thread by: Lybrary, Aug 23, 2022, 3 replies, in forum: Tutorials
  6. Lybrary
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    OpenBuilds CAM order of paths

    My design is essentially a rectangular board with a grid of holes. Visualize a peg board. I created the design with Inkscape, imported the SVG...
    Thread by: Lybrary, Aug 23, 2022, 6 replies, in forum: Tutorials
  7. cjc0306
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    Meshcam and Lead 1515 compatibility issues

    Help! I have a Lead 1515, Meshcam v8.49, and Openbuilds Control. I cant get my lead machine to cut my 3D meshcam gcode file without "Alarm 1- Hard...
    Thread by: cjc0306, Mar 28, 2022, 28 replies, in forum: CAM
  8. Justin Shaner
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    Changing OpenBuilds Cam units to inches

    Hello, I recently purchased an OpenBuilds Lead 1515 fully loaded bundle along with the work table. I haven't yet received my table so I haven't...
    Thread by: Justin Shaner, Jan 1, 2022, 4 replies, in forum: General Talk
  9. Logan Blankenship
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    Cut depth is slightly off

    Hey everyone, I'm working on making my first sign and noticed that my cut depths are slightly deeper than intended. I set my cut depth to be...
    Thread by: Logan Blankenship, Apr 29, 2021, 7 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  10. sergiomajluf
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    Large Z dive when CNC pocketing

    Hi everybody I'm getting weird hops in the z axis when doing pocket operations. For example, a 30mm deep pocket, with 3mm cut per path should...
    Thread by: sergiomajluf, Apr 4, 2021, 10 replies, in forum: CAM
  11. Taylor Duke
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    Watched the videos, but can't get the software to work

    I've been watching the videos and assembly my machine, but when I hooked it up to the CAM software, it's not working. This is what it is showing...
    Thread by: Taylor Duke, Jan 7, 2021, 12 replies, in forum: CAM
  12. Innsitee
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    SolidWorks - OpenBuilds CAM issue

    Hi all, I have problem with DXF files generated from SolidWorks. For example: Simple projects - two circles: [ATTACH] When I export this design...
    Thread by: Innsitee, Dec 20, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: CAM
  13. jda70az
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    Suggestions wanted for laptop to run Lead Machine 1010 with a Black Box

    Hi. I'm in the market for a laptop that will run my Lead Machine 1010 with a Black Box. I make my CAD and CAM files in Fusion 360. I intend to...
    Thread by: jda70az, Nov 28, 2020, 14 replies, in forum: General Talk
  14. IanCaz
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    Openbuilds CAM: Initial Height Sensing setup help needed

    I apologize if I sound like a noob, but that's precisely what I am! I just built my first CNC Plasma Table & everything is going fairly well so...
    Thread by: IanCaz, Nov 4, 2020, 16 replies, in forum: CAM
  15. sergiomajluf
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    Spindle Speed setting in OpenBuilds Cam

    After happily playing with OpenBuilds to create files for my laser engraver I "graduated" to a Lead CNC machine, with a water cooled spindle...
    Thread by: sergiomajluf, Sep 18, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: CAM
  16. jace2016
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    Generating gcode from Solidworks CAM?

    How do you all generate your code from Solidworks? This has been stumping me for a month...
    Thread by: jace2016, Aug 30, 2020, 24 replies, in forum: CAM
  17. Matt OG
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    Mac Compatability

    Hi all, I work between a couple of machines whilst designing and controlling my Lead 1010. I have found that the Mac compatibility for both the...
    Thread by: Matt OG, Apr 30, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: Control Software
  18. gunsett
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    Move Function not working correctly

    Trying to use mouse move mode on my dxf to 0,0 and it has a crazy leg going on. Exported from Fusion 360 Files included
    Thread by: gunsett, Mar 15, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: CAM
  19. Sam Krohlow
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    CAM/Control revs not matching

    I'm trying to transfer my gcode from CAM and it needs me to update to the newest Control software first. I am running 1.0.204 and it wants me to...
    Thread by: Sam Krohlow, Jan 17, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Control Software
  20. Sam Krohlow
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    Openbuilds CAM "Open Vectors" issue

    I imported my file from CAD as a dxf. When I click on my circles, I get this warning: [ATTACH] and I cannot figure out how to get the circle to...
    Thread by: Sam Krohlow, Jan 15, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: CAM
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