Calibrating your CNC axis and steps - Beginners guide

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Comment from : alang market

Im guessing this is more for machines with leadscrews due to there being backlash You really shouldnt need to calibrate the steps per mm if the components are well made If you're needing to do this it suggests there are issues with your machine Could be rigidity or an underpowered motor etc
Comment from : Festivejelly

Hi James thanks for your informative video always great to learn from My UGS is not Opening up The Icon shows its connection but there are no Functions can you help with this Thanks
Comment from : Basil Loizou

Great video James thank youbrChears Mark
Comment from : marks creative turnings

Thanks for providing this info! I do have a question though I noticed you did not round when taking the step values to 3 decimal places (which is effectively rounding down) That is, 803673938 would round to 803674 Is this important, or is it just a matter of personal preference?
Comment from : CruderSphere 859

Thanks!
Comment from : John Potega

Hi Great videos! i have solved alot of issues using your guides I did the calibration and tuning, however when i run this slot file, it makes only 1 deep pass, the the other passes are the same height any idea how to fix this?
Comment from : Shane Beer

I have a laser machine which runs on belts so will the calibration be different ?
Comment from : David Hall

Now check it at 300 and i bet it is off again it should be left at 800
Comment from : Paul Robertson

Thanks so much! I would not have got my cnc machine up and running without this video! You're much appreciated
Comment from : Sheri

Hi James Great video; thanks for sharing it! I've been doing this for my 3D printers for years but just got my first CNC router and found this very helpful; especially the technique of using the calipers on the Z-axisbrI have a question into which I hope you might have some insight: My CNC router has two stepper motors for the Y-axis Is there a way to calibrate them separately (since they may not be exactly the same) other than decoupling the X-axis gantry?brCheers!
Comment from : Dan Goodchild

James when I am trying to calibrate my new machine do I always have to go 10 mm than 100 mm? If I decide to do less would my calculation calculator be different? I hope that makes sense
Comment from : Chris Grayson

James eres un puto maquinon!! brMuchas gracias tron
Comment from : Jose Ypineapple

Splendid video chap, good on ya mate
Comment from : KyleMatt11

The more accurate way of doing this is by taking into account the angle of rotation of 1 step, and how much 1 revolution of the leadscrew moves the spindle ( in german it is Steigung ) This is actually the proper way of doing it, and if something is of, it will mean you are skipping steps or something is malfunktioning brSay 1 step is 18°, and 1 rev is 15mm For this you would need 200 steps for 15mm, or 13333333 steps for 100mm
Comment from : Eric Neitzert

Thanks so much for your videos! Quick question if you have time Im new so I am not sure how programs interact with one another If I change these settings in UGS, will they transfer over to Easel? Or will I have to somehow change settings within Easel? I am just not sure if the settings are being changed on the control board itself or to the program being used Thanks in advance!
Comment from : Tylor Petty

I set the step size to 5mm but the x axis moves 50mm brDoes this calibration method work to get my 3040 x axis to only move the 5mm it’s supposed to?
Comment from : Leona Fay Woodturning 🇮🇪

Hi James I checked your blog and was hoping you had the factory default GRBL settings for the Genmitsu 4030 Are you able to provide them? Thanks!
Comment from : Antonio Pecora

Great video I’m still binging until my 3018 Pro comes Glad to see the comment about the importance of cal when using the extended bed Thx for all your effort
Comment from : J S

Very informative narration I am in the process of calibrating my XY-Pen Plotter designed and fabricated by me Your tutorial has helped me in this regard I had arrived at 160 Steps/mm for my lead screw pitch 125 mm for use with Nema 17 stepper motor with 18 degree per stepbrMy next query is how to calculate correct values for $110, $111 parameters of X and Y axis By experimenting I found a value of 250 for X and Y axis Maximum rate mm/min I need clarity and concept to calculate these parameters ie, X and Y axis Maximum Rate And also the respective axes acceleration values
Comment from : danjunk-DIY

good video What are the grbl commands you are using to move the x and y axis?
Comment from : Rob Bragg

hi just got my first cnc machine for xmas 3018-prover v2 can you tell me what program you use thanks
Comment from : Dan Matthews

Hi JD Like your Calibration Method How do I input a movement of 100mm using Candle software to start calibration please
Comment from : Jan Durand

4 Days and a controller reset on my 3018 pro I loaded Parallels (Windows side by side interface) to run the Windows version of the UGS 64 bit platform on my iMac it has been fun, but not nessessary I easily Calibrated and Set my Zero spot in the Middle of my waste Board Thank you, it will mean payment UGS on Windows 11 Parallels 64 bit Playing on a iMac 7 chip intel I made many mistakes with the Mac 64 UGS app There are some difficulties loading the Mac version of UGS Hold the ctrl key down as you double click the UGS Icon to start it
Comment from : Daniel B Lloyd

Hi wondering if anyone can help?i have a Mostic 3018 i have homing switches everything homes correctly, however when i go to engrave a job the bed moves back on to the y axis limit switches,homes correctly but goes in the opposite direction to engrave?
Comment from : David

Hello James, I'm wondering if you have any fixes for a Prover4030 that has two different steps between the Y1 and the Y2 motors! This video did help a lot but Ive noticed this issue and cannot seem to find a solution
Comment from : patrickkylser

What's your thread pitch size?
Comment from : Rakesh kumar

It IS more important to do it manually rather than use the wizard in UGS, indeed! Because this way, it applies to ALL grbl machines & controller softwares! Well done, James As is usual!
Comment from : bestYouTuberNoneGraterNumber1

Thank you!!
Comment from : Clean Phil Wanted

Would you follow this up but doing a cut to ensure it is correct?
Comment from : derek jenkinson

Do you have to change the value to 700 or can one leave it at 800 and get the same results? Thank you
Comment from : Michael Smith

What is that green stuff & why is it in your extrusions? Is that just cool looking or does it do something? Sorry if you already have a video about this!
Comment from : bestYouTuberNoneGraterNumber1

Can you speak more on what the backlash is? How far should the Z axis go all the way up before trying to caliber it? I am so new to this that my machine hasn’t even arrived yet brbrThank you
Comment from : Denijal Gluhic

Great video, Thank you! If I could impose upon you to do one with a first cut with a v blade, I'd be your friend forever! I tried downloading a file to cut, but when the job starts it tries to dig into the particle board & that's all I can't find anything in UGS or online showing how to run a first cut I'm very sorry for the extreme newbie questions, but this is my first try at using a cnc Thanks in advance! Never mindfound your video lol!
Comment from : Len Mulaski

Great explanations spot on
Comment from : Noisy _boi_fpv _

Very clearly presented! Great info!
Comment from : John OShaughnessy

hi，jd，Excuse me what is the name of the software, and is not the same as the previous GRBL
Comment from : 你好明天

Do you know if its possible to get cn files already done, eg I want to mill a 20mm hole 1mm depth in perspex
Comment from : john

Thanks for that, I had no clue about the calibration, now I'm an expert!!! Thanks again, great help
Comment from : john

Thanks for the Tutorial I have question for you ! while i was doing Z probe calibration My z axis coming down very slow, and causing alarm 9 before reaches z probe ! using 3018 Pro can you please let me know what i am doing wrong thanks much
Comment from : Aiken Coin Shop

I would recommend rounding (eg 8036739 should be 803674 rather than 803673) the value rather than truncating it to three digits
Comment from : David Gulbransen

Excellent video Unfortunately, due to mass production techniques, this will need to be done with every machine that is bought (Unless it has already been calibrated back at the factory)brbrA lot depends on what tolerances you want to work to As a retired CNC/AutoCad programmer I can tell you that you have achieved a very high level of measurement during that video I'll be using that exact same method to calibrate my machine
Comment from : Alan B

Hello JD, I just purchased a machine Just wanted to say thank you for posting this information Subscribed and will like every vid i view I will have to view a lotLOLinformation that comes with these cheap machines is Missing a lot I checked a few other peoples vids and yours are far better to follow and understand I only purchased this cheap one to learn and hope to purchase a much larger, more professional unit So thank you again
Comment from : Joe Eissner

Good info and presentation James I have only used candle What advantages, if any , would you say UGS has over candle and vice versa
Comment from : Anthony Edwards

Will the x and y axis have the same settings or can it vary?
Comment from : tim hicks

James, I think this video and and the GRBL setting/tuning video can be done independently So if I’m setting up a machine from scratch, would you say it is more preferable to do one before the other? I thinking the tuning video before the calibration video Thoughts?
Comment from : Michael Valenty

Great to see some new content 👌 keep it up
Comment from : Sam

Great Tutorials! I keep watching your videos trying to improve my knockleg and my 3018 But I keep getting real issues when tuning my grbl settings My maschine is getting nuts, like inverting the axis or not returning to the 0 point And i dont know why Do you have any suggestions? Regards
Comment from : Ann-Kathrin Hoffmeister

Hi James thank you ever so much for the awesome video as usual maybe a silly question the holder which is holding the caliper when doing the z-axis is there that a 3D printed holder or something you just made also can you use this way for 3D printers set up much appreciated
Comment from : rod boorman

Can't like twice so ill offer up a comment to appease the YouTube gods I'm waiting on mine to ship in the next batch, so I appreciate all the 3020 details and upgrades you may have planned
Comment from : VastCNC

Great Video!! Thank you!
Comment from : Richard Sandford

Thanksgreat tutorial
Comment from : Grant Clarke

Still enjoy your videos James even though it's not relevant for me as I've moved on to Mach3 I'll forward this to the guy who now owns my 3018 Thanks Jim
Comment from : Flypic

Thanks James! Great video as usual Perhaps a follow up to this would be to mark 4 points in a rectangular pattern and check for X - Y square by measuring their diagonals
Comment from : Michael Richardson

Thanks for the tips 😊
Comment from : Adi

Thanks for your time and videos
Comment from : Jim Nance

Perfect timing, I've just done some upgrades, my 3018 is now 3040 and I added a new Z axis also, thanks for being a mind reader😁
Comment from : nigozeroichi2501