Finishing lr3 setup need advice

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I’m using jackpot controller and estlcam11 as my code generator in the milling basics in the v1e setup are those required and if so I’m having problems with the gcode I’m doing something wrong and need some insight for you guys

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You’ll need to describe what problems you’re having before anyone can help.

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when i start the program the machine sinks the bit into the foam

UP-Outline-dxf.nc (46.0 KB) this is the gcode generated by estlcam v11

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This is the start of the gcode which is correct:

(Project UP-Outline-dxf)
(Created by Estlcam version 11 build 11.245)
(Machining time about 00:01:18 hours)
G21
G90
G94
G92 X0 Y0
M0 (MSG Attach probe)
G38.2 Z-110 F200 P0.5 (probe down set thickness )
G1 Z10 F900
M0 (MSG Remove probe)
M62 P1 (If used start spindle pin27 )>
G00 Z5.0000 F900

This line will pause so you can attach the probe:
M0 (MSG Attach probe)

Then you resume and it will perform the probing:
G38.2 Z-110 F200 P0.5 (probe down set thickness )

Then it moves up 10mm and pauses for you to remove the probe and resume:

G1 Z10 F900
M0 (MSG Remove probe)

Then the program runs.

Are you performing the probing?

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no i dont have the probe set up i was using a piece of paper to set height

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If you’re not using a probe, use this starting gcode instead:

G21
G90
G94
G92 X0 Y0 Z0
G1 Z10 F900
G00 X0.0000 Y0.0000 Z0.0000 F2400
G00 Z5.0000 F900

Notably that G92 X0 Y0 Z0 is going to set zero at the current XYZ position.

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thanks ill try it again

UP-Outline-dxf.nc (37.4 KB) does this look ok

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At a quick glance that looks ok.

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Thanks man I appreciate it I’ll let you know tomorrow if it works

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After you set your bit to the work piece by eye or with the paper you need to zero your Z axis. Not sure if you were aware of that, hopefully that helps.

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That happens with the code Jason gave him.

It’s the way I use my Primo as well.

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thank you all for the help i think im on the right track at least on foam