1. Lightburn and Ruida

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    Misc notes on using the Ruida controller and Lightburn

    Fast/Slow on the Wireless Handle

    The button in the middle of the motion arrows is labeled 'fast/slow' But it didn't work.

    Going into Lightburn Machine Settings under Miscellaneous there is a setting 'enable wireless panel speed shift' and a …

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  2. Limit Switch Project

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    Project in progress...

    I just installed my new Ruida 4445S controller, and I dug in and while I have wires that were connected to the limit switch inputs on the previous controller I don't actually appear to have limit switches.

    Needs further investigation. But I can cut if I just …

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  3. Work Holding and Alignment

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    Work holding and tooling are like 90% of doing well in a machine shop, and maybe 60% in a wood shop.

    I first started with laser cutters in 2009 at TechShop, and that was before I knew about work holding and tooling.

    Then I got to live on a property …

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