The Shapeoko Forum

any one got a guide on how tight the belts should be or anything regarding belt tensioning...john.

how do I reset alarm lock on my shapeoko 2 g code sender..john

how do I wire a nema 17 stepper motor to an xlr male connecter....any help will be appreciated..john..

tried to flash my grbl ...no go ..could my grbl be knackerd ...

I apologise to all for using uppercase letters. I did not realise I was using uppercase

ARDUINO SET UP OK! DONE THE BLINKING LIGHT TEST OK [ HOW DO YOU STOP IT BLINKING HELP] GRBL SET UP OK I THINK, BLUE LIGHT ON WHEN POWERD ON, TRY TO JOG IN GCODE SENDER WITH THE XYZ CONTROLS NO MOVEMENT AT ALL ON ANY AXIS ...COULD MY ARDUINO OR GBL BE FAULTY...ANY HELP WILL BE GRATEFULLY RECIEVED...J...

thank,s for the reply to my question ...do you have any probs running it on a laptop..a lot of people say do not use a laptop but I will be using mine when I get it set up...thank,s again..john..

I usually export to my desktop and then if its ok I send it to my picture folder ...hope this helps..john..

I have cut2d from vectric not as good as aspire but for the hobbyist its a good starter package at a reasonable price.....download and try the free demo and look at the tutorials on youtube...john..

I also have win 7 on my laptops and I have never had any prob,s with win 7 on any pc......might be something to do with your virtual memory google it and see how to change virt mem ...see if this can solve your probs....hope this helps...john...