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    Seeing the code that you are sending to the...

    Seeing the code that you are sending to the machine might also be helpful. Maybe you are sending codes to bore holes instead of cutting a round profile?
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    I think I have things working. The C=1 is a code to offset the tool to the right of the cut line (C=2 is to offset to the left). The machine needs a little lead in G1 motion to define which is the...
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    For what it is worth, the trouble is with the C=1...

    For what it is worth, the trouble is with the C=1 line. C is the tool offset setting and 1 puts the tool on the right side of the cut. If I remove the line or set it to 0 the program loads and runs....
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    Xilog - Record 220 programing

    I have fairly recently started using a SCM Record 220 CNC and I would like to write a little python program to write an xxl file for a particular task here at this shop. I started by writing a script...
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    Update:

    Well I have been down to the cabinet shop for most of a week and I still have not made any saw dust. At first I was thinking the programing would be problematic. That was maybe a mistake. There is...
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    I have a Zen Toolworks 7x7 CNC with a Gecko 540...

    I have a Zen Toolworks 7x7 CNC with a Gecko 540 driver. I am using LinuxCNC for and am happy with the set up.
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    Thanks for the reply. I am really looking forward...

    Thanks for the reply. I am really looking forward to seeing the Record 220 go and I think every little bit of information is going to help.

    I have noticed that going from dxf drawing to g-code is...
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    I have a Zen Toolworks 7x7 machine and run it...

    I have a Zen Toolworks 7x7 machine and run it using a Gecko 540 driver and EMC. It was all very easy to set up and I am very happy with the results. The machine is a little small but it has been a...
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    Hobby machine vs. industrial machine.

    Basically, I have an opportunity to, possibly, move from using a very small (Zen Toolworks 6x6 inch hobby/ almost toy like) machine to a SCM Model Record 220 Routech (giant industrial machine) and I...
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