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by wb9tpg
Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:35 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Resize STL model
Replies: 8
Views: 398

Re: Resize STL model

Definitely at import time. I did a test of importing a model that was 100mm and then scaling it to 500mm at import and after. The one that was scaled at import was significantly higher quality. I presume that's because it's taking up more of the material space on creation so has far more pixels mak...
by wb9tpg
Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:59 pm
Forum: Post Processors
Topic: Playing with LUA
Replies: 2
Views: 331

Re: Playing with LUA

I'm going to add the PeekValue function to the list of things to experiment with. Thanks for the reference that I'd forgotten
by wb9tpg
Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: Post Processors
Topic: Playing with LUA
Replies: 2
Views: 331

Playing with LUA

I've slowly been playing with LUA in post processors to experiment and see what it can do. I'll upload a sample postprocessor for you to play with that has most of the Blocks converted to LUA. Note it DOES NOT YET generate any Gcode but it's intended to display that variables that Vectric to the pos...
by wb9tpg
Thu Feb 29, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Speed up 3d carve
Replies: 4
Views: 460

Re: Speed up 3d carve

Use both bits. The finer bit should only cut the area the bigger bit can't get into. The software allows you to enter multiple bits.
by wb9tpg
Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:53 pm
Forum: Laser Module - General
Topic: Presetting Z with laser
Replies: 3
Views: 452

Re: Presetting Z with laser

I have a version of the post processor that I use for laser toolpaths that always keeps the laser at Z=0. I set the Z manually and zero it about 1/8" above the material. Just change this line in your post processor to VAR Z_POSITION = [Z|C|Z|1.3|0.00001] It uses the scaling feature to effectively re...
by wb9tpg
Fri Jan 26, 2024 6:33 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Editing 3Dwave file
Replies: 10
Views: 1049

Re: Editing 3Dwave file

I've loaded 3Dwave files into Blender and resculpted areas I wanted to change including text. Blender has a steep learning curve but it's very powerful. I probably could have done it in Aspire but you tend to use what you know best.
by wb9tpg
Tue Jan 16, 2024 11:09 pm
Forum: Wrapped Rotary Machining
Topic: Very slow rotary turning near the outside diameter
Replies: 10
Views: 2018

Re: Very slow rotary turning near the outside diameter

Look for a setting for constant surface speed and turn it off...I'm not sure that's an issue as I don't have Mach3, but if constant surface spped is turned on the spindle will rotate slower at larger diameters and speed up as the diameter gets smaller until it reaches a pre-programmed speed...just ...
by wb9tpg
Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:11 am
Forum: Hardware related questions
Topic: ER 11 vs ER 20 Colletes.
Replies: 14
Views: 3650

Re: ER 11 vs ER 20 Colletes.

I went with a G-Penny 800w spindle with ER11. Fit my 65mm mount and I absolutely love it. There have been very few times I have wanted a larger collet.

My decision was based on the weight difference of the spindles
by wb9tpg
Wed Dec 13, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: Hardware related questions
Topic: Longs Stepper Motors model 23HS1435
Replies: 11
Views: 4726

Re: Longs Stepper Motors model 23HS1435

Use this chart and find the frame size (NEMA #) for your motor. I

https://www.orientalmotor.com/stepper-m ... TzEALw_wcB
by wb9tpg
Sat Dec 02, 2023 3:23 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Laser Alignment Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1530

Re: Laser Alignment Problem

If your laser has a magnetic mount you may find it moves each time you mount it. I use a laser that mounted in the spindle collet and while more stable still was off a half mm
by wb9tpg
Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:09 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Laser Alignment Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1530

Re: Laser Alignment Problem

In your laser toolpaths include this in the HEADER section of the laser and standard post processors + Now apply a temporary 0.5mm offset for my laser alignment issue "G92.1" "G92 X-0.5Y0.5" In your non laser toolpaths include this line to reset the offset (you can also include this line in the FOOT...
by wb9tpg
Fri Dec 01, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Laser Alignment Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1530

Re: Laser Alignment Problem

I have a solution if your machine support G92 grbl command .....
by wb9tpg
Fri Dec 01, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: Laser Module - General
Topic: Workaround For No Laser Merge Toolpaths
Replies: 10
Views: 6811

Re: Workaround For No Laser Merge Toolpaths

If I remember correctly the pp needs to have the NEW_SEGMENT section defined and populated
by wb9tpg
Wed Nov 29, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Laser Preview Not Working on V11.554
Replies: 10
Views: 2095

Re: Laser Preview Not Working on V11.554

I just did laser previews this morning for 11.554 and they worked fine.
by wb9tpg
Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:45 pm
Forum: Laser Module - General
Topic: Laser module
Replies: 7
Views: 3569

Re: Laser module

The actual software is installed when you inctall Vcarve, Aspire etc. it turns on based on your license in the portal. It’ll turn on every place you installed the original product