GBRL Error and finding datum

CNC Machines Shapeoko
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Good evening all, I’m hoping for a little help, I’m not sure if it should be software help or shapeoko.

I am running my mill and half way through at various but not identical places the computer looses connection with the machine - I have no idea why. I am now going between 2 laptops. First off, is there a way to store the program on the machine?

Second - as I’m essentially having to start fresh every time, I need to find a way of getting back to the identical start every single time. I believe the way to do this is install home switch? In my head if they are activated and on. I would send the mill home - then calibrate it to my piece, I record those measurements, set zero and then if for any reason I have to start again I just calibrate back to my original measurements. Is that correct?

Thanks,

Luke

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Disconnect problems have been ongoing with the older machines. How old is your machine?

No you cannot store the program on the machine.

Second: Let’s fix the first problem (But yes Homing switches will help a LOT)

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Thanks, I might try to remove the aluminium plate as this is one of the early ones.

In the mean time, I’m now installing home switches - I have done Z and tested it but X/Y axis does not start to home then it says aborted. I’m wiring this all myself with micro switches, and following these instructions:

http://docs.carbide3d.com/article/67-shapeoko-3-limit-switch-installation