Update: Spindle pausing between moves

CNC Machines Shapeoko
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In December I posted a question.

My spindle, would constantly turn on and off between operations. I machine a pocket, spindle turns off, moves, starts back up. Drill a hole, it would turn off between pecks!

I have spent hours trying to sort this out, but it also rarely caused any issues because it would be running at speed before it hit the material…but…COME ON!

Today, by accident…I fixed it. And…I am an idiot.

IF YOU HAVE A LASER like Jtech, set up, MAKE SURE THE LASER SETTING IS OFF! I had not used the laser for years since I have a real C)2 now, and one day a while back I was just fiddling with it, and never shut off the laser setting in bCNC.
I. Am. Dumb.

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I remember your post but never saw that you mentioned using a laser with your machine. That $32 setting can be a pain sometimes.

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No. You. Aren’t. :slight_smile: You have learned something you didn’t know, recovered from your experience, and shared your new knowledge so others can profit from it. I call that wise.

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I never did…never even crossed my mind at the time since I never use it anymore.