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Thanks Phijol. OK, I'm satisfied there's some kind of hardware issue. I'll contact …In: problem mini gerbil 3

2 years ago

ok, thanks. Any noise, any vibration from the motors? Also, can you send me an image of the Light …In: problem mini gerbil 3

2 years ago

Hi Phijol, There are two modes for turn-on, auto homing and non-auto homing. Can you confirm t …In: problem mini gerbil 3

2 years ago

Hi Phijol, could you please confirm you checked https://awesome.tech/mg3-troubleshooting/ The …In: problem mini gerbil 3

2 years ago

Hi Mario, this is a really difficult one! This is definitenly not a known issue, there is no firmwa …In: K40 producing lots of Dots in engraving

2 years ago

Hi Glenda, and thanks Wicus. Wicus is correct, the 'IN' terminal accepts the PWM input. …In: Help - different power supply!

2 years ago

Great, enjoy!In: 60Watt Install

2 years ago

Hi Wicus, I know you're mad keen to progress, but I need to strongly advise not to make chan …In: 60Watt Install

2 years ago

Hi Wicus, in low voltage electronics (like the 5V and 24V used by the Mini Gerbil) terms like gro …In: 60Watt Install

2 years ago

Hi Wicus, in addition to what Paul's response, the symptom could also reflect the power supp …In: 60Watt Install

2 years ago

A chameleon in a box of smarties? ha ha ha Maybe refer me to the other post, but the usual way to …In: 60Watt Install

2 years ago

Hi Wicus, Your have an interesting laser! Don't worry, we'll get it working. Can I s …In: 60Watt Install

2 years ago

ok, no worries Mark. Regarding the analog amp meter, the different laser firing of the MG3 (relat …In: PWM

2 years ago

Hi Mark, yes, that sounds possible. Just don't connect the MG3 PWM output to anything, and l …In: PWM

2 years ago

Hi Merv, Greyscale fundamentally has more information than dither, yes. I always use Greyscale …In: Grayscale

2 years ago

Hi Norm, does this post answer your questions? https://awesome.tech/stepstick-jumpers/ Chee …In: Drv8825 Drivers?

2 years ago

Hi Riley, Did the controller work ok in normal XY mode (not rotary?). If so, the most likely thin …In: Laser dont shut off

2 years ago

Hi Shaun, I interpreted your statement 'Got it working by looks of it' (16th October) a …In: Waste of time

3 years ago

Hi Dale, I'm getting my head around your goal, I haven't seen anyone attempt that... Ag …In: 16mm momentary and latching push Button switch wiring help

3 years ago

Ok, good to hear. Stay safe.In: Major headache

3 years ago

Hi Shaun, I googled 5040 laser and found this link, please confirm this is what you've got h …In: Major headache

3 years ago

Hi Dale, please provide a photo of your K40 power supply terminals. Thanks DanIn: Install of flow sensor

3 years ago

Hi, I've responded to you directly via email. Regards, DanIn: No movement axis Y and X only vibrates

3 years ago

Hi Dale, I've responded to your email directly with more details. Regards, DanIn: LCD screen

3 years ago

Hi Ales, please upload a photo of your installation showing all wiring, thanks DanIn: No movement axis Y and X only vibrates

3 years ago

Hi Mike, So I take it that you've checked the grounding after installing the new power suppl …In: Light and power switches analogue

3 years ago

Hi Matt, sorry there's no way to bulk-copy and paste $ settings, but it only takes a few min …In: No movement using minigerbil with lightburn

3 years ago

Ha, ha, I've never seen #imnotreallyanelectronicsguy ... kinda wonder whether that's tren …In: No movement using minigerbil with lightburn

3 years ago

Hi Matt, Sounds like a few things going on. Let me check I understand: Everything was workin …In: No movement using minigerbil with lightburn

3 years ago

Thanks Mike, I noticed your main white plug doesn't look too secure in the last photo? If yo …In: Light and power switches analogue

3 years ago

Hi Dan, I've emailed you to organise a replacementIn: No Laser Output/Fire

3 years ago

Hi Mike, I've never heard of a 'stepper switch', and the photos look like an it&#039 …In: Light and power switches analogue

3 years ago

Hi, I've sen quite a few examples of the large four pin plug not mated well. In particular, if …In: No movement

3 years ago

Hi Dan, Please send a photo of your controller connected through to the power supply. Could yo …In: No Laser Output/Fire

3 years ago

Hi Mick, I've updated your profile - done. This is the first issue we've had with a …In: New Mini Gerbil and Rotary Switch issues

3 years ago

Hi Brigg, thanks for sharing the tip. I gather you're translating - the English version 0.9. …In: Install went well but issues with Lightburn?

3 years ago

Thanks for the update Topher. Here's some ideas: If belt-related you could test othe …In: Text Ghosting on Fill

3 years ago

Hi Marcel, the communication should be pretty reliable. Rather than turning the laser on/off it c …In: K40 Fires at 100% even Thru Moves MiniGRBL

3 years ago

Hi Christopher, regarding speed in general, just wondering if you've read this blog? https:/ …In: Text Ghosting on Fill

3 years ago

Thanks for the update Norm.In: Install went well but issues with Lightburn?

3 years ago

Hi, if you search ebay or google for 'usb mini b' you'll get the right one. Reg …In: What type USB Cable?

3 years ago

Hi Norm, Thanks for the confirmation of top-left and $ settings. Yes, $ settings look o …In: Install went well but issues with Lightburn?

3 years ago

Hi Norm, You've written above 'top right' but if you have a standard K40, don&#039 …In: Install went well but issues with Lightburn?

3 years ago

Good to hear John. Please let me know if any of our documentation could be clearer. Tidying up th …In: Firmware Update Failure

3 years ago

Hi Mark, Sorry for the delay in responding. Yes, you’re right - the GRBL firmware which MiniGe …In: What am i doing wrong? line engraving not connecting on corners

3 years ago

Further thoughts get a sense of the stepper motor sizes - if they are much bigger than the K40 …In: Install on 60W

3 years ago

Hi Luke, great photo, your archway and tinfoil are 'over the top' but in this case that …In: Laser not turning off

3 years ago

Hi Luke, Thanks for the photo. The two fundamentals of turning on a K40 laser beam are: …In: Laser not turning off

3 years ago

Hi Dbtoutfit, Thanks for a clearly written post. Please advise what speed the cutting ope …In: Mini Gerbil Freezes mid Cut. (K40)

3 years ago

ok, I've never seen it done like that before! Better results are probably due to a combinati …In: Laser not turning off

3 years ago

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