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when i mill 3d shapes on a router i set all the backlash compensation values to 0.0000 . The tool path i use does a turn around 'off the part' and therefore the backlash doesn't come into play. having it on in this case sometime causes issues when 3D surfacing like you are doing.

Question: What is causing an inconsistent radius after milling a circle or arc? Answer: Mechanical lash in the machine or improper backlash compensation setting... Solutions: • Adjust software lash if less than 0.001". See TB037 - measuring machine lash • Repair mechanical if lash is over 0.001...

out of round holes could be the overall turns ratio not being correct.
looks like you have metric screws 10 mm pitch. i'd go back to 2.54 rev/in and do you test cuts again.
are servos 1:1 with the screws?

backlash and something loose can also cause a shift when cutting, so review that as well.

right on! thanks for sharing, nice work on the machine.
foiling is really cool!

and its best to choose manual squaring with axis pairing until you get everything else sorted, then save the auto squaring commissioning for last.

you have no home switches defined in the input definitions menu therefore the home program has no idea what to try to home to. https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_diy/downloads/acorn_documentation/paired_axes_acorn_user_guide.pdf and you are on an old version of cnc12. please download and install v...

sounds good. the tool library in cnc12 is going to get a make over in v5.2 for mill and router

1st stage of this make over will be in v5.18 which will be a router only release.

glbreil wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 9:09 pm

On a side note, this is my first time using Intercon is is really easy to use. For the lathe, I can’t really think that anything else would be needed for most projects.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/KL88FycMxDj5WmwWA

but it has a UI from 1998 it must be terrible!

good move on the multi vee belt!

Thanks Keith, another general question: I noticed in news letter that version 5.1 is available now. What is the thought on updating? Is it best practice to always stay up to date, or is it more of a “ if it ain’t broke don’t fix it thing”? I understand when something big like the Wizard is coming i...