Recently any file I create with Easel will not allow the spindle to run. Older files work fine. Have I done something unknowingly to keep spindle “off”? Anolex 3030 evo max.
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I’d go through the machine set up again.
G-code Commands to Turn On the Spindle
To start the spindle, type one of the following commands into your sender software’s MDI (Manual Data Input) line:
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M3 — Starts the spindle clockwise.
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M4 — Starts the spindle counter-clockwise.
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M5 — Stops the spindle.
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Can you show me an example? I entered M3 but spindle only ran few seconds but travel continued.
Open your Gcode file in a word processor and see if there is an M3 command near the top of the lines of code. If you are running right from Easel, you can download the gcode and it should be able to open it . It should show up in the downloads folder.
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When I create a file in Easel today and I look at G codes There is NO M3 command for spindle. This has just started last 2 days. Previous files all had a M3 S1000 code without any input from myself. Has there been an update I am not aware of?
This is why I suggested that you go through the machine setup. One of the questions is are you using a spindle IIRC. It’s a choice between automatic and manual.
CNC How-To - Setting up Easel for the first time (Machine Setup)
Also..make sure you updated the newish driver.
try going to machine inspector screen in easel and type in M3 Motor on and M4 Motor off
Does the spindle now turn on?
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Oops, fat finger symndrome sorry
M3 - on and M5 - off