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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: New people welcome !! Come in here and introduce your self!

« on: May 31, 2012, 03:20:31 PM »

Rockster,
As Ive been told no question is stupid, your issue may be someoneelses issue. All I can say is this has been a very educational process . I have found when you come to an impass, walk away for a day or two. When you come back, things may look different.
Good luck on your machine

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mirror image when engraving, why?

« on: May 30, 2012, 07:28:15 PM »

Thanks Tweakie,

I have a lot of time in this project, and just didnt know where to turn too.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mirror image when engraving, why?

« on: May 29, 2012, 08:42:55 PM »

update!
got it  figured out. a newb mistake. I was homed on the opposite side of where I should have been.
Had to walk away from it for a couple of days

Sorry for wasting anyones time

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mirror image when engraving, why?

« on: May 28, 2012, 01:48:47 PM »

Well I am having the same problem, by the way Im a newby. Please be patient with I have to learn some terminology.
I built a Solsylva plan machine. dual X drive with a 1600 oz motor. My Y & Z are driven by 425 oz..
I did have to initially have reversed Y and Z drives as they traveled in the wrong direction. Did changing the motor direction do some to change the Gcode
The file looks correct in the preview window but mirrors the cut.
Any steps I should take? I afraid to do some thing that will only cause me more frustration.
Joe

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: New people welcome !! Come in here and introduce your self!

« on: May 28, 2012, 01:33:57 PM »

hi everyone,
My name is Joe a total nubby. Ive never done anything like this, but Im very proud of my progress.
I built a DIY Solsylva based with dual x leadscews with belt driven drive. Using 425 oz. motors for z, and y.
It seems to work which gave some excitement. I hope I can count on all of you for advice.