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Ok, new problem similar to the one listed here. Today we were running a tool path (previously run) and something happened where the z-axis plunged as deep as it physically could into the material. Just prior to starting this toolpath, my son was zeroing the location and pressed down and the gantry w...

Good afternoon Thom, guess who? Ok, new problem similar to the one listed here. Today we were running a tool path (previously run) and something happened where the z-axis plunged as deep as it physically could into the material. Just prior to starting this toolpath, my son was zeroing the location a...

New update, still have to try it. Was recommended to use the Thermwood PP (mm) and should work fine. Will let everyone know.

So here is what I learned today. The generic gcode does not appear to work. After a couple of false starts (also downloaded the Easel post processor for VCarve-does not seem to work either?). I exported my files from VCarve as a SVG, imported into Easel, generated the code there, saved it, and ran i...

Thanks Thom, decided it might just be as easy to create the design my project in mm for the Boxzy then not worry about it. Looks like the main board is bad on the Shark, so off to NWA tomorrow for repair. I know the feeling on having something plunge straight in, had the plunge rate wrong a couple t...

Thom, I just added the G Code (mm) post processor to VCarve, not sure if that is the one I want. Do you know if there is one that is more or less generic I can select?

Jim

At the bottom of the Home page for Repetier, there is a piece about Custom Repetier-Host, that is the same screen we have for our Boxzy. So far we have used the Laser attachment, going to try the mill attachment next, then dive into the 3D printer head.

Again sorry for the late reply, but you are wealth of information Thom. Since my Shark is down and still waiting for a response from the next wave crew (after I answered their initial questions) I am ramping up my learning on the Boxzy. They have two recommendations for creating files, Easel (which ...

Tried that also, nada, however, dont think I broke anything else.

Ugh....sorry to hear that. And unlike endmills, it's not really feasible to have a "cold spare" on hand :(. OTOH, can you plug it into a computer and try it? You don't have to have the steppers connected if you don't try to actually run any code. Just wondering if that produces different behavior, ...