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    Re: Z Height Inaccurate As Job Progresses

    OK, I think I have it figured out. All of my stepper motors are the same. Both X and Y were configured to a velocity of 90, acceleration of 4. My Z axis was configured to a velocity of 30,...
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    Re: Z Height Inaccurate As Job Progresses

    I trimmed down the project file to make a repeatable process. I determined that at line 341 is where the Z axis becomes off. It will move up and down through several moves to come back to zero...
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    Re: Z Height Inaccurate As Job Progresses

    So I readjusted the velocity on the Z motor (from 15 to 30) which got rid of the weird sound. I thought that actually fixed the problem, but I think what's happening is that it appears that Mach is...
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    Z Height Inaccurate As Job Progresses

    Machine had been solid for quite some time. I'm now getting what appears to be a drifting Z height as the job progresses. I'm using a dial indicator to show what's happening. After it does its...
  5. Is it the laser tube or the power supply?

    I'm getting sporadic results with my laser. As you can see in the video, the tube is firing, but in odd patterns. The tube goes from light pink hugh (which I'm accustomed to) to bold purple streak....
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    Re: CNC Acoustic Guitar - Neck with Heel

    Hadn't even considered an alternate router. I currently use the Dewalt 611 router. Any good sources for a 5" ball nose bit if I swap out the router?
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    CNC Acoustic Guitar - Neck with Heel

    I've seen others using their CNC mill to route their entire guitar neck, heel included. My challenge is, my hand router based mill with a 1/4" shank diameter seems to be limited to short length...
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