gavla
(Solution Building Service - Gavin Chivers)
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Been having trouble with depth being much to deep, as in more than 4 x the amount set.
This is a new issue , was working fine. Ive tried multiple attempts of basic things like letters and squares on timber using motion and easel both with the same problem.
Ive tightened the necessary nuts to ensure the machine is running as should. Ive tightened the belt but unsure how to work out how tight it needs to be , dont want to over do it!!
Ive changed the router bits, not sure why just running out of options
Belt tension — the Z-axis should be guitar string tight (but careful not to bend the motor shaft): http://docs.carbide3d.com/assembly/shapeoko/xxl/step-5-belting/ on deep cuts it may help to remove one spring from the Z-axis temporarily, esp. if one hasn’t added a spoilboard on top of the wasteboard — it also helps to install the router as low as possible (installing the Makita adapter upside down will help). Some folks have found it helps to remove bolts which won’t stay tensioned (M4 Z-axis tension bolt, various V wheels with eccentric nuts), apply a thin bead of threadlock along the length of the threads, then reinstalling. See the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lIIb_PdziA Note that the X-axis motor is held in place on standoffs and if those bolts are loose this can cause belt tension issues.
It is also important to be sure that the collet is correctly tightened, the endmill fits correctly and doesn’t slip, and the router is mounted securely in the mount, and that the mount doesn’t shift. Note than endmill pullout can happen gradually, especially when profiling against tall walls.[4]
gavla
(Solution Building Service - Gavin Chivers)
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Hi Will, Thanks for the reply.
When sending machine configuration what is the sparkfun code situ.?
gavla
(Solution Building Service - Gavin Chivers)
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Hi Will, i installed the updated motion program. it did the same thing regarding the depth . i made a basic hexagon outline through create and set it to 3mm depth and ended up stopping half way at about 6mm… It did come up with the error at the end 'grb system command was not recognised or supported ’ . dont know if this will help . its been a long day, not used to all this technology