[ML-General] [General] Big Laser Not Functioning

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This is caused by a simple but avoidable mistake, usually "knife origin" was set incorrectly in which the "run box" tried to move the head outside of the X and Y axis. 

Review the guide on the laser cover about knife origin and immediate mode check box. 

The fuse did it's job to prevent further damage to the machine. But the "pause" function would not have helped. Always know how to turn off a machine in an emergency for your own safety as much as the longevity of the tool itself. The emergency stop has been repaired before, I thought it was okay, I will look into fixing it tomorrow, but remember the key is right next to it. 

Thanks for letting us know! Tool damage happens, and it's a lot easier to fix when we know exactly what caused the fault! 

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Daniel Valdez
Audio Insight, Inc.
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> On Jun 4, 2016, at 7:14 PM, LJ Schmidt <lostshad3 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hey,
> 
> I was trying to operate the big laser a bit ago when it suddenly cut out on me. I hit "Run Box" and just as the laser head was about to go outside the boundary of the bed, I rushed over to the computer to hit "pause". However, just before I did that, the machine cut off completely and now won't turn on. 
> 
> I don't know if I made an error or if the machine just had enough with existence. 
> 
> I'm going to be at the shop for the next 30-45mins to see if anyone shows up. I don't feel comfortable leaving the machine in it's dysfunctional state. If no one shows up I'll leave a notice on the laser. 
> 
> --LJ
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