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    Manually calibrate for rubber belts...?

    Ok, Carvers. The last set of rubber belts I installed, I had to "ADD" for the x axis, now my problem is that I am using a 36" (on the mark) board and the machine is reading 36 1/2". For the life of...
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    I still do not understand if you can slice the...

    I still do not understand if you can slice the model from top to bottom, rather than front to back. Example: I need to make a 3-D M1A2 Abrams Tank, seems like it would be impossible to start...
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    Yes, I know I "FAT FINGERED" all over that...

    Yes, I know I "FAT FINGERED" all over that post... 25 years as an Infantryman... Knuckle-dragging keeps the floors clean, you know?
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    Thank you all for your advise and suggestions,...

    Thank you all for your advise and suggestions, after finding time to try the all with improving results; but will still faults... Tonight I got lucky and stumbled across the apparent culprit. A...
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    AskBud, I will go through your suggestions...

    AskBud,

    I will go through your suggestions tomorrow.

    Ringneck,

    I clean with paint thinner and when I find a rusty spot of something stuck to the rails that the thinner and cloth will not...
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    Need advise on Clean Y rail error

    Hello All,

    I started getting the 'clean Y rail' error message about two months ago. I followed all of the advise and tips in the forum that I could find. Finally (last week) I replaced the Y...
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    Sticky: How do you get the bevel/slope on the ends?

    How do you get the bevel/slope on the ends?
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    39650Here are the two projects after repairing...

    39650Here are the two projects after repairing the machine, thanks again to all.39649
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    To close out this post: After help from all...

    To close out this post: After help from all (especially you AL) and troubleshooting; replaced the cable, the Z motor and went ahead and got a new board sensor and the machine is carving like new. I...
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    To All, Got the parts in this morning,...

    To All,

    Got the parts in this morning, replaced everything that I was able to troubleshoot (with the outstanding wisdom of AL), recalibrated all aspects and currently have a test carving running....
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    To all, I have order the parts, when they...

    To all,

    I have order the parts, when they come in I'll post about the results...

    Also, I am thinking about getting a second machine. AL, any advice on new vs. refurbished/used? I know the...
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    AL, I just went home to check the cable, it...

    AL,

    I just went home to check the cable, it is a 14 pin.

    Thanks again to ALL

    Eddie
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    AL and Tim, Thanks. I will check out the...

    AL and Tim,

    Thanks. I will check out the number of pins when I get home from the 'real' job. I am shining a chair with my but with this current assignment and it drives me nuts sometimes, but I...
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    Well, well...it appears it might be the fcc cable...

    AL,

    I was trying to get her running just now. I found that I was NOT getting any board reading (reading zero) until the about 2 inches in from the edge (the same place that I would pick up the...
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    AL, It is normal peice of light select pine. ...

    AL,

    It is normal peice of light select pine. just in case, I ran a strip of tape where it measures and still get the edge detect error.

    Eddie
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    Ok, now getting 156 as a board sensor reading,...

    Ok, now getting 156 as a board sensor reading, but still can do ANYTHING (measure length, width, etc...) without getting the same "Edge detection failed ERR E03-0400" message. The truck did...
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    AL, I took the board sensor out, gave her a...

    AL,

    I took the board sensor out, gave her a gentle blow of caned air and re-installed. Now with a white peice of paper I get a board sensor reading of 156...

    I am about to see if she will...
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    Ok, thanks AL

    AL,

    With a peice of white paper on the board, the board reading is a 56...I am about to clean the board sensor and will let you know if that changes.

    Thanks again

    Eddie
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    Nope, no luck

    AL,

    My apologies for not mentioning that in my decsription. I did that, and have just done it again. Running version 1.175, formatted card, loaded designer on card. or did you mean to reload...
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    Now I have no idea! Can anyone help?

    Well, about a month ago I started getting Z axis errors; carving too deep, etc... I went through all the troubleshooting and tips provided by the wonderful people here on the forum. Finally...
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    Ron, thanks. I will give the FFC ( I understand...

    Ron, thanks. I will give the FFC ( I understand which flat wire thingy you speak of) and good check in the morning. I will also re-read all the posts that can (Al is a tremendious source of info,...
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    Z axis Error 313 Help/Advice

    I keep getting a z axis stall, error 313. After noticing ridges and uneven carve regions, I did a good clean job and removed the back cover of the z motor and found some dust, and blew off the...
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