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.
Dec 21, 2023Questions Answered in this Q&A:
- 00:01:15 - Seeking a simple A/B switch to avoid unplugging the IDC 20 pin connector when switching between motor control and the laser module.
- 00:05:34 - Am I inadvertently setting a G43 command in my gcode after a tool change in Vectric Pro, or is this something else causing it?
- 00:12:38 - Is rest machining equivalent to using the clearance tool in other toolpaths?
- 00:14:31 - How do I resize the rectangle at the bottom of the image to 2.73 inches wide by 0.625 inches high?
- 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 do I add a limit plane, and are there live lessons demonstrating this for two-sided projects?
- 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
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