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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: rosesound on November 06, 2018, 06:44:02 AM

Title: PCB milling FlatCam Mach3 problems
Post by: rosesound on November 06, 2018, 06:44:02 AM
Hello

Hope someone could help me, forgive me Iam new in this..:)

Iam trying to make a PCB design in KiCad, export to gerba files and convert in flatcam to G code for a ChinaCNC 3040

but the CNC not moving ?

I see the design in mach3 right windows, but no movement..?

i notice the lines starts with G00 is this a problem ?

regards JK


 
Title: Re: PCB milling FlatCam Mach3 problems
Post by: ZASto on December 06, 2018, 09:39:47 AM
You should configure your machine first.
When you jog, is there any movement of the machine, any changes in DROs?
Please specify your machine hadrware (controller type) and your Mach settings.
Title: Re: PCB milling FlatCam Mach3 problems
Post by: rosesound on December 12, 2018, 10:38:34 AM
Hello

Thank you for your help, I have it working now :) seems to be the format of the gcode and various commands

Have a nice christmas

regards JK
Title: Re: PCB milling FlatCam Mach3 problems
Post by: ZASto on December 12, 2018, 11:44:17 AM
Likewise :)