12-21-2023 Q&A: IDC connector switch, G43 command in gcode, rest machining vs clearance tool, resizing a rectangle, optimal ball nose speed, two-sided project cutting, resizing percentage.

Questions Answered in this Q&A:

• 00:01:15 - I really dislike unplugging and plugging in the IDC 20 pin connector cable to switch from the motor control to the laser module. I can't find a simple mechanical A B switch to connect the main controller box to the switch and then connect to the motor controller side of the laser module to the other. One has to be careful about not bending the pins on the connectors. I always shut everything down when switching over. Anyone with any leads would be appreciated.
• 00:05:34 - I keep getting a G 43 command in my gcode after a tool change. I'm unaware of me setting that in that command. Is that something I'm doing or not doing in Vectric Pro that's causing this?
• 00:12:38 - Isn't rest machining the same thing as using the clearance tool in other toolpaths?
• 00:14:31 - Trying to narrow a rectangle at the bottom of the attached image to 2.73 inches wide by 0.625 inches high, can you offer any advice?
• 00:17:26 - What speed should I be running the ball nose for the cleanest cut I can get?
• 00:22:38 - Looking for the location to set the home position.
• 00:24:27 - How to add a limit plane, and he's asking if there's any live lessons that show this type of cutting on a two sided project?
• 00:31:42 - Getting an error message for open vectors.
• 00:44:12 - Would you just enlarge the same percentage? 

Keywords:

idc 20 pin connector, motor control, laser module, mechanical switch, connector pins, gcode, tool change, g 43 command, vectric pro, rest machining, clearance tool, rectangle adjustment, ball nose speed, cutting speed, home position, limit plane, two-sided project, open vectors error, proportional resizing, cnc troubleshooting, vectric lessons