4540 won't cut

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Hello all… I continue my learning process but had to take a break for personal reasons. I am trying to cut bamboo with a MySweetie 4540 but it drops to the bamboo, takes a few movements, and stops…

Can someone please give me an idea of what I am doing wrong?

i contacted the manufacturer and they said there should be no problem cutting bamboo.

thanks

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Are you using Easel? Did you set up the machine for an aftermarket Router? Are you using a GRBL post processor if you are not using Easel? Does the machine respond to jogging normally? Did you check the Grbl settings?

Without these answers I might save the gcode from Easel to a PC with an SD card and try it with the offline controller.

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Martin,

I am using Easel Pro and set it up as a MySweetie 3018 Max (tried to set it up as a MySweetie Other with the parameters but no joy. Once it stops it won’t do anything so I have to shut down Easel and restart. It acts like it’s hitting a limiter switch but it’s nowhere near them.

Trying to cut a piece of oak now and it appears to be working (I hope).

Is is possible I am using the wrong bit? Not sure how to choose a bit and couldn’t find much online

thanks for your help
Wally

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You can manually change the GRBL settings for the larger size. It will be helpful to understand what the settings do. This is a good resource.

GRBL_Settings_Pocket_Guide_Rev_B.pdf (diymachining.com)

To make the settings change, this is the procedure I share:

Calibrating my X-carve 1000 - X-Carve - Inventables Community Forum

If you can get to your settings, post them here and people can take a peak and be more helpful.

#130,$131, and $132 may need to be altered, and then there are the solf limits, and home switch business to take a look at.