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  1. #1
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    K2 CNC distance problems

    several months ago i upgraded my computer and software, i had some issues getting things up and running again and some of you FINE folks helped me out !
    I recently discovered that its not actually cutting the proper size or scale. over the course of 22" its off by 3/8", meaning if i lay a ruler down and manual jog the machine to the 22" on the ruler, the computer reads 22.375
    so I'm trying to figure out how to correct this, thought I would run it by you guys, i'm hoping its something simple. its off on all axis, X,Y and Z
    thanks for any help,suggestions or assistance.

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    Post Re: K2 CNC distance problems

    Bootleg,

    I am assuming you are running Mach3 and if so the "steps per" in the motor tuning has not been set accurately.

    Mach3 has a axis calibration utility on the settings page that will correct the issue.

    There are several YouTube tutorials that explain the procedure.

    Attached are several that may help.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRagjLewSJg

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkO5tc-jSxw

    Jeff...
    Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.

  3. #3
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    Re: K2 CNC distance problems

    I do not have Mach 3 but the thats exactly what I am trying to fix

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    Re: K2 CNC distance problems

    Bootleg,

    What control software are you using?

    Jeff...
    Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.

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    Re: K2 CNC distance problems

    Kmotion 429

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    Re: K2 CNC distance problems

    Quote Originally Posted by bootleg View Post
    Kmotion 429
    Bootleg,

    You may receive a quicker response to your question if you post in the Kmotion section of the forum:

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/dynomotion-kflop-kanalog/

    As you may already know Tom Kerekes is the Kmotion developer.

    Jeff...

    Jeff...
    Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.

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    Re: K2 CNC distance problems

    Quote Originally Posted by bootleg View Post
    several months ago i upgraded my computer and software, i had some issues getting things up and running again and some of you FINE folks helped me out !
    I recently discovered that its not actually cutting the proper size or scale. over the course of 22" its off by 3/8", meaning if i lay a ruler down and manual jog the machine to the 22" on the ruler, the computer reads 22.375
    so I'm trying to figure out how to correct this, thought I would run it by you guys, i'm hoping its something simple. its off on all axis, X,Y and Z
    thanks for any help,suggestions or assistance.
    Please which control software are you using because i just have the same issue

  8. #8
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    Re: K2 CNC distance problems

    oh okay thanks i just saw this

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