4.3.1. Calibrate axis

By clicking on the calibration button for a specific axis, the axis calibration window will open. This window is for calculating the number of pulses per mm.


In the "Move to" field , enter a value for the distance by which you want to move the tool. In the "Move speed" field , set the speed of movement. Attention! This speed must be slow! This is necessary so that you can quickly respond to an emergency and not damage the machine. After that click on the «Start move» button. After pressing the button, movement will begin for the specified segment.


After the tool has finished moving, use the ruler to measure the actual distance the tool moved. Enter this value in the «The tool has moved» to field.


Click the «Calculate» button. After pressing, the number of pulses per 1 mm will be calculated that you need to set for the axis to be calibrated.


Click the «Apply» button to apply the calculation results.

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