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    Question Axiom AR8 Problem

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    Hey Guys, So I recenly purchased the Axiom AR8 Pro. I&#39;m pretty new to the CNC world and have been trying to figure a few things out that maybe you can all help me with. Basically, I&#39;m using VCarve Pro. The Spindle speed needs to be set on the machine, not the vcarve program. But for some reason, the Axiom machine also ignores my feed rate. So no matter if I set the feed rate to 5IPM or 200 IPM. It consistantly runs at the same speed. I can&#39;t find out where to get this to work. The manual is useless! But otherwise a solid and Impressive little machine. Can anyone help? Thanks,Kirk</p>
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    I believe I have seen those exact questions answered on the Axiom forum, have you checked there?
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    Hey Gary,

    I tried to search yes but didn't find anything. I'll try harder

    Thanks
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    Video Demo

    Here is a video to help describe


    https://vimeo.com/245449653
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    The machine runs off standard gcode commands, does it change spindle speed that way? When I was using VCarve Pro on my CNC router is was pretty straight forward. I can not believe at the price point of that machine the manual is useless.
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    Just want to post the solution so that if anyone runs into this, they have the answer.


    Support has been awesome with helping me fix this very quickly.


    Here is the response that worked for me from support:




    "There is a set of parameters in the controller that determines how a controller performs gcode operations.


    Within that set is an F Read setting that allows either for metric feed rates to come from controller settings or the gcode. (Either inch or mm can be used within VCarve.)


    Your controller is most likely set to ignore this portion of the gcode.


    To change this.... from the main coordinate screen, press MENU. Then scroll down and select AUTO PRO SETUP.


    Scroll down to find and select the GCODE SETUP.


    The first item here is F READ, which I️ assume is set to IGN F.


    Highlight this and press the DELETE button.


    You should then be able to select the READ F option.


    The controller will then read the f code within the gcode files and perform at the designated speeds.


    When finished just use the STOP/CANCEL button to go back one screen at a time until you return to the main coordinate screen.


    We hope this helps."




    It was just a setting


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