Hummmm… Thanks Martin, now you’ve really got my mind wondering.
I have not tried a different computer as this is the only computer that I have. I’ll explore having someone come out and try logging in through his/her computer. Trouble is that the issues are not consistent, nor are they constant (as demonstrated by the fact that the first heart carved without issue), so it will likely be difficult to figure out how to determine if the computer is the issue. But difficult or not, I must find the culprit and a solution.
As to interference. Here is what I have currently. I have a dedicated 20A circuit specifically for the machine. I learned the hard way that I had no choice but to violate code in order to use the machine, and I swapped out the GFI circuit breaker for a regular one (When I first turned on the machine, it blew the breaker EVERY time I tried to turn it on, and was instructed by Inventables that the machine CANNOT be on a GFI - that really needs to be on the set-up instructions given that GFI circuits are a code requirement is just about every shop). Question for the group, are any of you able to use your x-carve Pro on a GFI circuit? I’m thinking that if others can use GFI circuits, then perhaps Martin you are on to something here.
Next I have a CyberPower Surge Protector with battery back-up (Model 625VA) before the tower. To the best of my knowledge this protector does not have a power ‘cleaner’ in it. It currently does not have a battery in it as the battery has dies and I have to order a new one, so it is just acting as a surge protector.
Now for clarification; I was having these problems BEFORE adding the surge Protector. I added the protector for obvious reasons as well as the fact that it has a battery back-up so that there should be a surge or power outage while mid carve, it should get enough power to finish the carve - at least it will once I install a new battery.
My high pressure/low volume dust collection (Oneida Dust Cobra) for the machine is in it’s own separate circuit, as are the other machines in the shop.
Question: If interference" is in fact the issue here, would I be correct in assuming that said “interference” would be ‘in-line’ meaning in the 110V power source? Or could it be EMF that is causing the issue? If “in-line”, then would I be correct in assuming that I should add a line ‘cleaner’ (or whatever they are called) like that which is used with hi-fi systems? If so, do any of you use one, and if so, any suggestions as to brands, etc…?
If the issue is EMF, I can’t help but ask - how and why?
Martin, thank you again for the reply. I had not thought of this rabbit-hole.
I love this group, you have helped me immensely thus far. This learning curve is BRUTAL.
All my best,
Joe