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Yes $30 is basically the power range (0-2000 = 0 - 20mA). Since LightBurn has the default to 1000 in …In: K40 Laser Power Before & After
7 years ago
Hi, yes the ribbon x connection is parallel to the break out x axis, so you can run two x motors par …In: Install two nema17
7 years ago
I found the proper files at my inkscape extensions folder, so I zipped them up. Have not been able t …In: J Tech laser tool inkscape plugin questions
7 years ago
Thanks Shawn, I will look into the plugin on Github/paulujacobus and fix the homing checkbox. Someho …In: J Tech laser tool inkscape plugin questions
7 years ago
Hi Doug, on the old V0.8.02 version of LightBurn you could set the baud rate. Unfortunately, the dev …In: Lightburn baud rate?
7 years ago
Okay the main difference is the PWM frequency. On the legacy Gerbil, it is set to 250Hz ($28=0 defau …In: error 8 lightburn
7 years ago
Hi Alberto,
It is possible to remap the existing pause/resume/safety door pins to the M7/8 air as …In: Pin out for air assist
7 years ago
Hi, If you have opto limit switches, please ensure that they receive their 5V power supply.
The c …In: Endstops problem
7 years ago
It's very likely you need to calibrate the power to match your laser tube's output. Set $3 …In: error 8 lightburn
7 years ago
Limit switch errors can be tricky but some common errors:
Crossed wiring GND-GND has a switch a …In: X Axis limit switch not working
7 years ago
Hi Robert, yes it is still very strange and not something I have come across yet. Ideally we should …In: PWM Intermitent response:
7 years ago
Hi Das,
Check the 4 wires sequence and see if they correspond with the connector layout on the Mi …In: X Axis limit switch not working
7 years ago
Hi Robert, glad that you're getting there slowly. What concerns me is that the laser only works …In: PWM Intermitent response:
7 years ago
Hi Robert, swapping out the step sticks causes issues? That indicates that there is a problem with o …In: Lines on engraving and engraving quality issues.
7 years ago
Hi Robert, your comments actually triggered my memory. In one case we had a defect step stick which …In: Lines on engraving and engraving quality issues.
7 years ago
Hi David, Did you receive the replacement board? Any differences between the new and old board? It m …In: error 8 lightburn
7 years ago
Hi Matt, the S max value in LightBurn needs to correspond with the controller's $30 value.In: Software ignoring $30 spindle speed
7 years ago
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Thanks Brian, keep us posted. You can use the TB67S109 which provides high stepping current and reso …In: TMC2100 Stepper Drivers
7 years ago
Hi Arnold, the firmware is written for a different processor (328PB) than the Arduino Uno (328P). …In: using shield with stock R3
7 years ago
Yes the version is almost 1.1f since we wrote our own laser frequency part that is in 1.1f. We use t …In: Uploading new firmware
7 years ago
Hi, the forum has all the Gerbil content. I have added a few categories for the Mini Gerbil. The dif …In: Original Gerbil vs Min
7 years ago
Hi Robert,
Have you looked at the gray scale line interval and the DPI resolution?
In: Lines on engraving and engraving quality issues.
7 years ago
Note that both ends of the drag chain are different. If the holes don't match then you have the …In: Photo's of the drag chain installed
7 years ago
Thanks Rob, that's really great feedback! Keep us posted on your journey and we are looking for …In: Awesome MiniGerbil and purchase.
7 years ago
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The M7 and M8 command do trigger outputs but they have not been wired to connectors on the board due …In: Pin out for air assist
7 years ago
Alarm 8 indicates a homing issue but from reading it looks more like a intermittent issue unrelated …In: error 8 lightburn
7 years ago
usually this happens when a customer's mailbox is full... they can send but can't receive. …In: No email reply !
7 years ago
You're welcome ! I just looked up your parcel and the status says arrived in Madrid. Indeed it …In: Delivery time in Spain
7 years ago
Yes it can take a bit of experimentation to get some pictures right. Sometimes the original contains …In: Latest mini gerbil print
7 years ago
Hi normally it takes about 4 to 8 business days. However DHL has dropped the ball recently with a fe …In: Delivery time in Spain
7 years ago
These are communication issues. Either replace the USB cable for a shorter one, make sure you have a …In: Help with settings
7 years ago
The original legacy Gerbil has a different firmware from GRBL and Arduino based processors so the Gr …In: Gerbil Controller flash?
7 years ago
I would suggest to email me the picture and i will try it out on my setup. Cheers PaulIn: Poor quality images
7 years ago
I created a quick flow chart to help out with issues.
https://awesometech1.wpengine.com/mg-troubl …In: Trouble shooting Flow chart
7 years ago
some k40's do have 4 wires for the limit switches (twice gnd)In: What is the pin out of the alternate end stop connector J5
7 years ago
If limits do work but the machine does not home and you have mechanical limit switches then increase …In: Identify non-ribbon cable limit switch connections
7 years ago
P.S. Might want to edit your first post and change $31 to $32 to prevent further confusion.
Done! T …In: Test the laser and align mirrors mode
7 years ago
Hi, There are additional pins on the mini gerbil for pause, resume and door. If these are not connec …In: Help with settings
7 years ago
Yes the $ settings can be confusing and even I cannot remember them all! $32 is for the laser vs cnc …In: Test the laser and align mirrors mode
7 years ago
Hi differences can be in the imported DPIs (dots per inch). For example Inkscape set the imported dp …In: Poor quality images
7 years ago
CNCjs 1.9.15 [Grbl] Connected to COM324 with a baud rate of 115200 Grbl 1.1f ['$' for help …In: Help with settings
7 years ago
Okay it seems that your limit switches have a bigger hysteresis distance than configured by default …In: Help with settings
7 years ago
Hi Brian, we have dedicated a website and forum to Super Gerbil see https://supergerbil.com
You c …In: Super Gerbil
7 years ago