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Do a search on Google images. Download a bitmap image that you like then use Vcarve to trace it into a vector image. You'll have to play with the settings some but it should work.

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You'll have to edit the Z and all the feed rates as well as some other things in each file. It can be done. It usually doesn't take long to get tired of that. Cut2D or CamBam would be good place...

You can probably generate the hpgl, dmpl, or gpgl code and edit it to work. You might even be able to get the post processor in VM to do that for you. Most plotters, that I know of, has a brain. ...

Which version of the software are you using? I think the newer version can make G-code for a machine. But I don't think it will work as a controller software.

With the laser it seemed to suggest 3d scanning. But your right the software is useless for that application. Maybe that's why they didn't put any clear screen-shots. I don't think your missing...

What do you think about this scanner?
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It appears to be a nice setup for a...

An idea for a snowflake

The Windex type cleaners can cause the spider cracking. Mild hand dish washing detergent and water is usually the best thing to use. Also a microfiber cloth. Another cleaning idea might be a lent...

How is it cleaned? I'm guessing the sample chips aren't very heavy. And the hanger bracket is fused or glued in place. Also how is it being fabricated? Flame polishing, lubrication? I had a...

Are the holes where the spider cracking a mounting point? If so then is there a bushing of some sort to allow the acrylic not to bind? For something that size I would go with 1/4 or thicker...

Mark

Would you attach the AI and DXF file that your using?
I'd like to take a look to see what might be going on.
Thanks

Here is a link that I think describes what to do better than I can.
I usually use other programs but the same basic idea is the same in them all.

Using Adobe Illustrator How to Convert Text to...

Did you convert the text to path in AI? If not then when you saved it as a dxf it may not save it as lines and curves but just embedded rich text.

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Sometimes www.allelectronics.com has them also

They also make them with a filter also.

You might try polytek.com.

I would check to make sure everything is grounded. It could be a loose cable. Also don't assume that because you plugged the machine into a receptical that should be grounded that it is. We had a...

I think I'll try that for my kids

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On mine I took what was set up for the probe switch and told it was Z limit lo.
I don't use the probe and the wire was already in place. I don't have limit switches currently, but will be adding...

Just out of curiosity what was the solution?

I wonder if a auxinc#P#B# in the wincnc.ini would work for the 0-plate

Thanks Sam

By the way did you put a resistor and or diode on the line?

On a Wincnc machine

Make a plate attach a wire.
Plug into the Z - home input.

L91 G1 Z-5 F10 M28
L28 Z0.125
G0 Z2

I haven't tried this yet. I just want to make sure I'm not missing...

We have a machine that uses a Wincnc controller. X Y and Z are all Servo motors. My understanding is that each servo has a indexer on it to relay position back to the controller. Maybe I got this...

It's good to find out what was wrong. Is there any preventive or regular maintenance plans or before starting on a time consuming project? Just a thought.

Trevis

Graham,
Say it's modern art and explain the gouges are from the other lion that you can't see. It's amazing what some will go for. I understand how irritating it is when a job doesn't go right....

Would you be able to use a 12v fan? Just reduce it down with a resistor?
Trevis

We're going to turn lantern spindles on it. I can do it without the 4 axis, but someone is determined that's the way about it. There isn't anything really complicated about them. They have 5 flat...

What type of screen is it? The sharper and more contrast the screen has the more they should be able to make out.