I have set up a jig and want the router to go to a specific location for repeatable cuts after the project is moved and returned for further CNC work. I am sure someone has figured this out. My steps so far:
Initialize machine, run MDI $H/ (home machine). Zero X and Y. The then run the following gcode: /g53 g20 x-32.441 y-11.235 This gets me to the location I want. I then zero X and Y. If I hit the Z- or Z+ in Carbide Motion from the computer or Sony Gamepad, The cutter has a mind of its own and goes all over the place.
I am new to this, if anyone has a solution I would greatly appreciate assistance. Thanks, Joe
Rather than use a workspace coordinate system, my solution on this sort of thing is just to use one of the rapid position points as the origin for anything which is repetitive.
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You can use the quick action to easily program a custom zero point. I’ve used this to save multiple work offsets for vices on modular fixture plates.
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The Run screen on the beta versions of Carbide Motion has an option for setting up. Just such macros. Also, if you want it to go to a specific point when it’s done, you’d have to program that into the gcode of that file.
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