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Using GRBL 1.1 with a Woodpecker and the provided Candle program, I can successfully home the machine and then move to an absolute position to set the working home location on my jig. Then reposition...

thanks that helped... looks like needed to switch planes to XZ first and then attempt the move with I and J.

G18
G2 X0 Z0 I1 J-1 F50

I have a piece I need to cut a 180 circle out of in the Z-axis. From what I've read, this would be supported by something like this...

G91
F100
G2 X0Y0Z0 I0 J0 K-2

But when I run that, all I...

Just to close this out... it turns out it was a faulty controller board. Sainsmart agreed and sent a new board. I tried another woodpecker controller board and the limit switches and homing procedure...

Yes they are micro switches wired in for 3 axis (see the attached pics). The Z-axis upper switch is getting pressed on the homing sequence, but the software isn't honoring the contact closure and...

I tested the limit switches by pressing them and observing the alarm condition in the command window of Candle. All three trigger a similar alarm state so I know they are connected and being...

I'm new to CNC and have ready much on the setup, but am experiencing issues with the 3018 CNC kit from SainSmart. The issue is with the Z-axis when i issue move commands. The spindle travels past the...