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  1. ACMaier
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    Bad Controller? Randomly Shifting Cuts.

    I just upgraded my Lead 1515 machine (about five years old) to the x32 controller to enable 4th axis. Since the upgrade, my machine has failed...
    Thread by: ACMaier, Mar 30, 2025, 3 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  2. Bharath Donepudi
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    Blackbox and OpenBuilds Control software changes for Rotary axis

    Hi all, I've been using Lead 1515 for couple of years and now i need to do some rotary work. Based on the suggestions in this forum i bought a...
    Thread by: Bharath Donepudi, Jan 2, 2025, 5 replies, in forum: CNC Lathes
  3. Ethan Maloy
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    Openbuilds interface gets stuck sending job.

    I got my interface set up today to run a job so that my laptop would not be tied up for 6 hours on the job. After some issues with the naming...
    Thread by: Ethan Maloy, May 23, 2024, 2 replies, in forum: Interfaces
  4. Maskido
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    Circle cutting issue

    Hi there, I'm having an issue when cutting circles on my lead 1515. The start/stop point creates a indent regardless of which bit I'm using. All...
    Thread by: Maskido, Apr 24, 2024, 3 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  5. Maximilian Zödl
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    LEAD 15 Rotary Upgrade

    Hello, i want to install a rotary axis on my Lead 15. Are there any suitable stepper motors (which are available in the EU) and what do i need to...
    Thread by: Maximilian Zödl, Aug 28, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  6. Maximilian Zödl
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    Router11 Installation

    Hello there, i was wondering if there are any possibilities to connect my Router to my blackbox so the program can turn it on and off itself and i...
    Thread by: Maximilian Zödl, Jun 26, 2023, 5 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  7. Maximilian Zödl
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    Y-Axis squareness

    Hello! Today i set up my 1515 and so far it is looking good. But now i have one thing to do and that is squaring my Y-axis so both gantries are on...
    Thread by: Maximilian Zödl, Jun 23, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  8. TC Follansbee
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    Issues with accuracy

    Openbuilds lead 1515 running router11. 1/4 compression bit. Cutting whisky smokers out, pretty simplistic design with 3 ovals. The problem is that...
    Thread by: TC Follansbee, Apr 27, 2023, 8 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  9. Michael Bauer
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    Gantry strikes Limit Switch hard

    Good day, I have recently purchased and assembled a Lead 1515 and am running into a single issue with the X axis when Homing. The Gantry activates...
    Thread by: Michael Bauer, Jan 3, 2023, 7 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  10. Brandyn
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    Bit went further down the further out it went.

    I was doing a circle pocket 1/4" deep in 1" material using a 1/4" upcut, was cutting at a depth of .25, basically it was this round piece of pine,...
    Thread by: Brandyn, Dec 3, 2022, 5 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  11. Brian Hagen
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    Jogging measurements Interface Touch with black box

    I have been building my Lead 1515 for about a year now and am in the final stages. I am using the Interface Touch with the black box and...
    Thread by: Brian Hagen, Nov 12, 2022, 2 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  12. Tj Ellison
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    Open Builds Lead 1515 X Axis Please Help (video)

    My lead 1515 x axis is binding I have done everything I know to fix it it keeps binding I’ve ran the lead screw with a drill I’ve use silicone...
    Thread by: Tj Ellison, Oct 7, 2022, 3 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  13. Tarquynn
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    Blackbox, No toolhead connector, Relay for IOT?

    First post. I finished my Lead 1515 build, got everything running smooth, and built up a small dust collection system. I got an IOT relay, but...
    Thread by: Tarquynn, Jul 26, 2022, 15 replies, in forum: OpenBuilds Forum Help
  14. Evilspawn
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    Tramming Suggestions

    I'm trying to tram my spindle on my Lead 1515 and I'm running into some issues figuring out the best/easiest way to go about it. I'm getting steps...
    Thread by: Evilspawn, Jul 3, 2022, 2 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  15. Jay Giroux
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    Lost Connection to Wifi - Blackbox for LEAD 1515

    I've somehow lost connection to wifi on my Blackbox connected to my LEAD 1515. I did not set up the unit, so I'm very new to trouble shooting this...
    Thread by: Jay Giroux, May 10, 2022, 17 replies, in forum: Control Software
  16. Tterbo
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    Z Axis gradually rising during build

    Hello all, Sorry if this is post is duplicative but I couldn't find another post that had this specific question. My issue may be weird in that...
    Thread by: Tterbo, May 1, 2022, 5 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
  17. 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
  18. Callum McDougall
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    Thread art

    Hi everyone! My name is Callum, and I bought an ACRO 1515 machine a while back. The project I’m working on is probably quite unusual compared to...
    Thread by: Callum McDougall, Feb 20, 2022, 5 replies, in forum: Concepts and Ideas
  19. JasonNJ732
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    Connecting Optlaser to Blackbox

    I just received my Optlaser for my Lead CNC. I have it all connected except where it connects to the Blackbox. It shows in the manual connecting...
    Thread by: JasonNJ732, Jan 3, 2022, 1 replies, in forum: Laser Cutters
  20. William Holman
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    OptLaser 6w and VCarve Pro 11 on a Lead 1515

    I'm trying to create projects and so far everything looks great until I go to switch from milling to laser. I've got my drawings all done and want...
    Thread by: William Holman, Dec 17, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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