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Hi Malu, glad it did work out.
How did you reflash the firmware? Just to show other how to do thi …In: Error after 'MOVE' commands
8 years ago
Seriously, I have no idea why it exhibits that offset unless you have issued an offset command via c …In: unusual code output
8 years ago
Hi, it is very strange and hard to replicate at my end. What would you like to do? Return it so I ca …In: unusual code output
8 years ago
That's very strange but try everything in mm and see if that works correctly. If not then we ne …In: unusual code output
8 years ago
Hi Udo,
Can you try out a very simple gcode program e.g.
$H
G0 x10 Y10 F1000
Go x20 Y20 …In: Error after 'MOVE' commands
8 years ago
Did you set the gerbil controller in inch settings? Setting is $13=1 to have it report in inches. Ot …In: unusual code output
8 years ago
Hi Gregg,
The ground (min circuit) on the Gerbil is connected to the min circuit on the laser PSU …In: K40 groundloops issue that causes usb comms issues
8 years ago
Another thing to test is the laser frequency. You can set this via $28 (0,1,2,3,etc)
PWM La …In: Noise burns in white areas
8 years ago
Hi FeeDeeUK, I noticed this when I copied the Aztec Calendar from Pininterest. It's a bad jpeg …In: Noise burns in white areas
8 years ago
The focus of the lens is 50.2mm so measure it with a ruler or make a block exactly 50.2 high. Make s …In: Help with installation
8 years ago
You can turn the direction of the Y axis via $3. Send via a g-code sender $3=2 which inverts the Y a …In: Help with installation
8 years ago
Is there a way to compare, like using or borrowing someone's laptop (different brand/specs) and …In: Help with installation
8 years ago
Maybe I stating the obvious but did you refresh the port selection and did it state something like ‘ …In: Help with installation
8 years ago
Just debug the communication via CNCjs, which is a simple but great Gcode sender that allows you to …In: Gerbil installed no movement ,laser always on
8 years ago
Hi, That's really great news. Also check for ground loops (reason for getting sparks from your …In: Gerbil installed no movement ,laser always on
8 years ago
the photo's are taken from the front of the k40. Access to the 2 allen screw is via the panel h …In: Photo's of the drag chain installed
8 years ago
For some people it has been difficult to understand how to install the drag chain. One even rebuild …In: Photo's of the drag chain installed
8 years ago
Just spoken with Cohesion3D and they have encountered the same issue with ground loops. Basically th …In: K40 groundloops issue that causes usb comms issues
8 years ago
So far I have not found any materials database but all members can provide their data.
Acrylic 3m …In: LightBurn
8 years ago
Just for those with comms issues, here is a post of a common issue within some k40s.
Missing Grou …In: K40 groundloops issue that causes usb comms issues
8 years ago
Hi, let me know how you go with the ftdi driver and see if the board communicates. Also the second b …In: Gerbil installed no movement ,laser always on
8 years ago
This card is a separate sytem which makes it hard to incorporate it. It should be possible to includ …In: Control Panel Board
8 years ago
Hi Nathan,
that’s really a great idea. The current k40 forum was meant to be a support system car …In: Forum Support Ticket System
8 years ago
Let me know if you still have issues otherwise we need to swap out the main board. Just pm me (see c …In: Error sending gcode
8 years ago
Did you check whether the end stops works via the command “?” You can use any gocde sender to send t …In: light burn with gerbil
8 years ago
Hi, certainly a thing to look into in the future. The code is all written by various people in pytho …In: Cutting order of objects
8 years ago
If you install cncjs you can do test fires from within the software/pc. Alternative you can wire the …In: Laserweb
8 years ago
Quote from xlblackinklx on April 7, 2018, 2:48 pm
Not sure what happened, but I got it working agai …In: Error sending gcode
8 years ago
The minimum arcs can be configured in gerbil via $11 and $12. They are already very small but you ca …In: Stuttering when cutting arcs
8 years ago
Hi, that indeed strange, so keep an eye on it if it happens again. Maybe noise on the comms cable?In: Error sending gcode
8 years ago
The Inkscape plugins can stream the gcode directly to the K40 controller so no need to use CNCjs. CN …In: traceback error
8 years ago
Disabling the initial alarm state at start up removes the toggling of the shared pwm pin with the op …In: Laser pulses when initial connection made
8 years ago
Here are the most common asked questions asked at this forum
The machine homes in the wrong directi …In: Most common asked questions
8 years ago
If the machine homes into the opposite direction then turn the Y axis connector 180 degrees (alterna …In: Moshi 4.0 Board Install
8 years ago
Good to hear that you got the board working. You can use the LO switch output from the gerbil shield …In: Moshi 4.0 Board Install
8 years ago
Hi this is noise from the picture. Make sure that the resolution of the picture matches that of the …In: Noise burns in white areas
8 years ago
No it doesn't matter. The board takes very little current. 100mA should be more than sufficient …In: Moshi 4.0 Board Install
8 years ago
Ok so the board does not get 5V, let's check whether your power supply provides 5v otherwise yo …In: Moshi 4.0 Board Install
8 years ago
The screen shots look alright to me. What does the connect (plug symbol) say when you click on it? c …In: Laser not firing
8 years ago
Ok what we need to establish is whether the controller board gets 5V or not. The usb chip is powered …In: Moshi 4.0 Board Install
8 years ago
8 years ago
This release addresses the missing/invalid directory. Some people forget to enter an output director …In: Beta 7 Cutting and Raster Inkscape Plugins
8 years ago
Ok in that case the laser beam is purely driven by the PWM so it should work fine.
In many cases …In: Moshi 4.0 Board Install
8 years ago
Hi CPUwiz,
Have you tried to open the potmeter on the step stick slightly? Don't turn to ful …In: K40 fails to home
8 years ago
Ahh you are using XP. It might be the FTDI driver. Check the ftdi website if there is an old xp driv …In: Errors using gerbil
8 years ago
The directory field is not auto populated because of the inkscape limitations. The function of this …In: Gerbil asleep?
8 years ago
The mini pcb fan has a positive red lead and a negative black lead that you need to extend with the …In: Where does mini PCB fan plug in?
8 years ago