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1. The zero setting tool shown above is a wonderful addition. So, what I do first is measure my workpiece and enter that into Vcarve. I typically use the lower left corner as 0,0. Using the tool,...

Hmm. I discovered something I was doing the other night that might explain what I was describing in my original post. I ran an MDI "script." Just a single line of code to make a move in machine...

Hmm, that is a bit strange. I'm not real familiar with Vcarve's ability to put tool changes in multiple files and all that stuff. I just never took the time to learn it. I just save each path/tool...

I think you are with me now. First thing I do to get started is home all three axes. I do my thing, run a program or two, etc. Not sure when or why, but suddenly, the axes are not homed anymore. ...

Glad you figured it out. If I figure mine out, I'll post what I found. Might be a while. Seems like mine only happens between programs when I do a tool change. I typically run a program I wrote...

Thanks. To be clear, my machine runs perfectly. No issues at all. Just that all the sudden after a tool change or new program or something(not sure), I have lost homing. I don't even know it...

This is a new phenomena. Maybe its me?

Avid CNC Standard 2448 Machine, all AVID parts, Bosch 1617

Now and then, after I have homed he machine and been using it, I'll click on the Auto zero...

AVID Standard machine with ESS Windows 10 (fully current)

Mach 4 - AVID version

For some reason, my jog rate setting is not saved on shut down. I can modify the machine.ini file and that...

Hmmm. That is strange. I have an AVID 2448 Std setup and just added their touch plate recently (Mach4 too). I have not had even the slightest issue and in fact been thrilled with it compared to my...

Not sure about the advantage of the SSD vs a spinny, but my new laptop has an SSD and I really like it. I was concerned about the capacity, but I don't think it will be a problem since this laptop...

I recently upgraded to Mach4. No issues at all. Actually, I haven't had the dreadful "Out of data" error lately, so maybe that helped? Took me while to rewrite all my custom buttons, but it wasn't...

Well, I guess 'stand alone' is a relative thing. The laptop I use has Vcarve, Icad, and some other stuff. No issues.

Enjoy you new machine!

Tony

I have a similar vintage Standard with the Nema 23 setup. I recently upgraded to Mach 4 and the birthday Santa brought me their touch plate to replace my old "shop made in a hurry but worked for...

That's really strange. Now, if you jog right after that, does everything work like it should? If so, I'd have to take a look at that autozero routine to see what it is doing. I wrote my own...

Well, its been running like that since I bought it several years ago. Actually, it was on a much "lesser" laptop than what I have now. I just upgraded recently. No issues that I am aware of anyway.

Update: I used the machine yesterday to do some surfacing and it worked just fine. I don't know what happened the other day. Just one of those things I guess. Something obviously got out of...

Thanks for posting. I would have never guessed at a belt as source of a click!

I had a click on my Z a while back...cracked bearing (CNCRP Standard machine).

Tony

Well, I have been using W10 for quite a while and diligently updating it and never ever had an issue. I'm not sure what was/is going on today. I only mentioned the particular Intel update in case...

Standard AVID CNC with their electronic package. Very new HP Pavilion laptop - W10 upgraded regularly. Nothing exotic or exciting or unusual in other words.

Used the machine a day or two ago. ...

That script is most likely "out there" somewhere. I'll post what I used for Mach3. It was a modified version of CNCRP's script I believe. I changed it such that it paused until the plate was...

Wow! I'm a big chicken I guess, but I rarely go over 100 ipm and 0.125 depth of cut. I think my rapids are at 100. Like you, I'm kinda miffed at what/where your problem could be. I didn't try...

I have Standard 4x2 as well. I am using a Bosch 1617. I haven't checked mine very closely in a while, but I recently upgraded to Mach 4 and did a quick check. My results were better than that. I...

I was just trying to recreate the buttons I had created for Mach3. I use them alot. There are only 4 or 5. Today, I learned how to check if an axis was homed before using a G53 based move. My...

Thanks for the help. I'll try that. I have the Avid sensor package and use the built in homing, so I assume it is fairly accurate? Something weird happened today. I was out there working on ...

Well, I finally broke down and got Mach4. I needed a new laptop, so I thought I'd do ti all at once. It has been a bit of an adventure. I have a Standard 2x4 machine with a Bosch 1617, prox...

Thanks Ahren. I am eagerly awaiting! Appreciate that you guys are participating here and appreciate the work that you are doing to move us all forward.

Tony

I'll throw in my two cents as further reference. To first qualify...I am a hobbiest. Mechanical engineer by day, sawdust maker at night and on weekends. I mostly build furniture, but I also dabble...

This is a 1" tall aluminum strip (from Lowes) I was playing with...hope this helps...

I used a Bosch 1617 with a eBay engraving tool (the type that is ti coated and is cone shaped - half the...

No jagged edges here. A nice smooth curve comes out as a nice smooth curve. I think you are far underestimating the ability of even the low level CNC machines these days.

This is 24" wide, but...

In short - absolutely. I bought some cheap bits on eBay and some aluminum at Lowes. I made some nice little plates. It did well on slate too! I haven't done any milling of aluminum, but the brass...