Stars sizing

[rfilzen]

HELP just starting and trying to make flag ,the stars are bigger from botton to top of flag . I imported a bit map and look fine on Vcarve preview .What can i Do frustrated .Ruined two flags i made so far after putting stars on.Seem to be getting bigger or maybe just deeper as i move up bottom room to top.

[highpockets]

I'd recommend using Jim's US Flag Gadget http://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php? ... lag+gadget

[rfilzen]

Thank You , will give it a try

[highpockets]

If you just want to learn how to make your own US Flag from scratch here's a good website to calculate the proportions https://www.inchcalculator.com/american ... alculator/

[rfilzen]

I only have v carve desktop not pro so this starmaker does not install

[scottp55]

"Seem to be getting bigger or maybe just deeper as i move up bottom room to top."

Kinda hate to mention it, but is spoilboard recently skimmed?
Is material flat in relation to the router/spindle....and Flat on spoilboard?

Just thinking while taking first sips of coffee.
Stars should not be changing shape if preview looks good.
scott

[highpockets]

I think Scott has hit on it, sorry I was reading this as a design issue not a machining issue.

If the surface of your material isn't perfectly flat then any carving you do will have uneven depths. You might try surfacing the material prior to carving.

[rfilzen]

spoilboard level and flat ,i'm now thinking it was oversized a bit and i might have stretch just one side.On preview didnt see a difference.But at least 1/8 bigger and deeper and not as sharp of points.Will try again latter today.

[highpockets]

Spoilboard may be just fine, but if the material is not flat it will produce the problem you described.

[rfilzen]

Ran spoilboard surface this morning and it was level but surfaced to make sure .Still getting same results,V bit has did 3 hrs so relatively
new all soft wood (pine)

[ger21]

If you don't see it in the Preview, then it's an issue with the machine, stock, or setup. Perhaps the machine is losing position and cutting deeper?

[rfilzen]

My G code program is very glitchy locks up Have to restart program .Tried to get a screen shot of program on post but don’t know how.Thinking maybe should have not started this adventure.Losing all free time trying to figure out.Is there a
G code program that you use on windows 8 and works good?

[Adrian]

What controller program are you using at the moment?

[rfilzen]

Univeral g-code Sender platform 2.0

[Adrian]

Have you tried the vTransfer program that comes with VCarve? Not 100% sure if it works with your setup as I don't have much experience with these "three stage" systems that are around these days but it was designed to replace g-code senders type programs.