# 3rd Party Machines **URL:** https://community.inventables.com/c/3rd-party-machines/52.md [Latest](https://community.inventables.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.inventables.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the 3rd Party Machines category](https://community.inventables.com/t/about-the-3rd-party-machines-category/118062)
**Author:** [@KacperMarcisz](https://community.inventables.com/u/KacperMarcisz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/about-the-3rd-party-machines-category/118062 "2025-01-14T16:40:15Z")
Discussions related to CNC machines made by companies other than Inventables. --- ## [Easel and millright mega v](https://community.inventables.com/t/easel-and-millright-mega-v/161313)
**Author:** [@DennisKeahey1](https://community.inventables.com/u/DennisKeahey1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/easel-and-millright-mega-v/161313 "2025-07-07T21:02:27Z")
I have asked this question a few times with no response. I have a mega v and only used it a few times before life got in the way. I have contacted Millright to get the proper codes, reset machine, deleted multiple times … --- ## [Z axis is going the wrong way!](https://community.inventables.com/t/z-axis-is-going-the-wrong-way/158462)
**Author:** [@FGSLWoodworks](https://community.inventables.com/u/FGSLWoodworks)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/z-axis-is-going-the-wrong-way/158462 "2024-12-03T15:44:02Z")
I have a Genmitsu 3018Pro with an upgraded Y-axis, Z-axis aluminum spindle assembly, and an upgraded spindle ( 24V Genmitsu CNC Brushless DC Motor Spindle Kit with Drive Board). I set everything up and zeroed the X, Y, … --- ## [Advantages of Using Chamfer Bits in CNC Machining](https://community.inventables.com/t/advantages-of-using-chamfer-bits-in-cnc-machining/158010)
**Author:** [@CncKing](https://community.inventables.com/u/CncKing)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 8:48am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/advantages-of-using-chamfer-bits-in-cnc-machining/158010 "2024-10-29T08:48:36Z")
Chamfer bits offer numerous advantages in CNC machining, particularly when edge quality and safety are paramount. Chamfer bits make it possible to process the edges of a workpiece more smoothly, reducing the likelihood … --- ## [Check list for design setup and cutting](https://community.inventables.com/t/check-list-for-design-setup-and-cutting/157234)
**Author:** [@JerrySnow](https://community.inventables.com/u/JerrySnow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 8:33am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/check-list-for-design-setup-and-cutting/157234 "2024-10-23T08:33:24Z")
Looking for a production checklist to guide the setup and cutting of a design using a FoxAlien 4040 and Easel. I would appreciate any suggestions and ideas. --- ## [Genmitsu 3018 pro carving wrong depth](https://community.inventables.com/t/genmitsu-3018-pro-carving-wrong-depth/157696)
**Author:** [@JakePinkowski](https://community.inventables.com/u/JakePinkowski)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/genmitsu-3018-pro-carving-wrong-depth/157696 "2024-10-22T21:32:42Z")
When carving it starts off at the correct depth but as it goes though the piece it eventually is carving almost through the entire thickness of material. Anyone else have this same issue --- ## [Sainsmart 3018 Pro spindle limits](https://community.inventables.com/t/sainsmart-3018-pro-spindle-limits/157058)
**Author:** [@AnthonyRichio](https://community.inventables.com/u/AnthonyRichio)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 5:19am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/sainsmart-3018-pro-spindle-limits/157058 "2024-09-20T05:19:19Z")
New cnc owner here and I’m trying to figure this machine out. Should my spindle be able to reach every corner of my spoil board? If I toggle my Y axis all the way down my spindle will stop prior to the edge but if I togg… --- ## [Home made machine](https://community.inventables.com/t/home-made-machine/156371)
**Author:** [@MikeRaesky](https://community.inventables.com/u/MikeRaesky)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 1:12am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/home-made-machine/156371 "2024-08-24T01:12:12Z")
Built my own machine but need help setting it up new to whole experience. Want to use easel I know I need grbl. --- ## [Cnc machine](https://community.inventables.com/t/cnc-machine/156435)
**Author:** [@MikeRaesky](https://community.inventables.com/u/MikeRaesky)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/cnc-machine/156435 "2024-08-16T21:18:48Z")
Hello built my own machine need help installing easel and grbl Martin has given me some pointers if anyone can help me please contact me --- ## [Power supply fuse for air cooled 500W spindle](https://community.inventables.com/t/power-supply-fuse-for-air-cooled-500w-spindle/155449)
**Author:** [@OverlyCranked](https://community.inventables.com/u/OverlyCranked)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/power-supply-fuse-for-air-cooled-500w-spindle/155449 "2024-07-04T20:56:27Z")
Hi all, I am reviving an older OX-CNC. My banggood order of 500W air cooled spindle finally arrived. After a couple hours of trouble shooting I noticed that the power supply missing the glass fuse. What are the specs fo… --- ## [500W Spindle Wiring Help - 3018 Pro](https://community.inventables.com/t/500w-spindle-wiring-help-3018-pro/130359)
**Author:** [@AndrewDyson](https://community.inventables.com/u/AndrewDyson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 8:12am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/500w-spindle-wiring-help-3018-pro/130359 "2024-07-03T08:12:59Z")
Hello everyone! I need some assistance with my new PSU and 500W Spindle Here is where I currently stand. I have wired up the spindle and have full control over the speed through the potentiometer and the power is good. … --- ## [UGS software with Arduino Uno](https://community.inventables.com/t/ugs-software-with-arduino-uno/154912)
**Author:** [@ChandlerCampbell](https://community.inventables.com/u/ChandlerCampbell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 3:41am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/ugs-software-with-arduino-uno/154912 "2024-06-10T03:41:53Z")
Hey guys, I have been using my arduino uno with the ugs software for months and it randomly stopped working. When I plug the usb port into my computer and connect, the console begins running lines of code that say “\ **Author:** [@ChristineBurrows](https://community.inventables.com/u/ChristineBurrows)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 4:57am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/project-starting-inverted/154289 "2024-05-16T04:57:16Z") Hi, I’m using FoxAlien 4040 XE. When I start a project I have it lined up at the bottom left corner of my board. When I start carve it starts way off at the top right side like it’s inverted. I’ve had my machine since Ma… --- ## [Suddenly stops carving intermittently (3018-Pro)](https://community.inventables.com/t/suddenly-stops-carving-intermittently-3018-pro/127525)
**Author:** [@AhmedAlhazzaa](https://community.inventables.com/u/AhmedAlhazzaa)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/suddenly-stops-carving-intermittently-3018-pro/127525 "2024-04-01T16:55:48Z")
Hi, and happy new year! I have been trying to carve my first project, but the machine suddenly stops moving, while the motor keeps running, at different points. I am using the SainSmart 3018-Pro. I have double checked t… --- ## [4040 pro alarming out on finish pass](https://community.inventables.com/t/4040-pro-alarming-out-on-finish-pass/153295)
**Author:** [@RobertSwann](https://community.inventables.com/u/RobertSwann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/4040-pro-alarming-out-on-finish-pass/153295 "2024-03-30T19:10:34Z")
I’m new to cnc carving and there is a bit of a learning curve I finally figured out that my genmitsu 4040 pro and easel thought my z probe was thicker than it was. So I set up a 2 stage project the roughing worked amazin… --- ## [Engraving Stops](https://community.inventables.com/t/engraving-stops/149475)
**Author:** [@ColinJefferyBritton](https://community.inventables.com/u/ColinJefferyBritton)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 2:07am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/engraving-stops/149475 "2024-01-13T02:07:00Z")
Hi everyone, I’m trying to engrave a .5mm aluminum plate with a depth of cut of .1mm on a 30X18 3rd Party machine. The problem I have is my engraving stops at about 15% of the way through. I have had this problem in the … --- ## [3018 Machine no longer reading files](https://community.inventables.com/t/3018-machine-no-longer-reading-files/149568)
**Author:** [@SantiagoMessmacher](https://community.inventables.com/u/SantiagoMessmacher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/3018-machine-no-longer-reading-files/149568 "2024-01-04T23:54:39Z")
Newbie to easel and cnc. I tried connecting my machine with set up new machine but it never connected. It was stuck waiting for the usb to be plugged in but it never worked (I did have my machine on and remote controller… --- ## [3018 pro with extension kit](https://community.inventables.com/t/3018-pro-with-extension-kit/143475)
**Author:** [@VickieLDiller](https://community.inventables.com/u/VickieLDiller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/3018-pro-with-extension-kit/143475 "2023-12-28T19:44:07Z")
I have the 3018 pro with the extension kit. I changed the parameters under “machine/edit/work area” to 300mm x 180mm. The visualizer still shows approximately 150mm x 150mm and it’s forcing me to tile for an 8" x 8" piec… --- ## [Getting my machine to x and y zero](https://community.inventables.com/t/getting-my-machine-to-x-and-y-zero/149944)
**Author:** [@RandyD.Stanford](https://community.inventables.com/u/RandyD.Stanford)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/getting-my-machine-to-x-and-y-zero/149944 "2023-12-27T22:58:53Z")
Did a carve rough cut last night turned off controller and computer.turned computer back on and turned controller back on.i know that doing this will illuminate the x and y.i cannot get my machine to x and y accurately a… --- ## [Controller to replace a MACH3?](https://community.inventables.com/t/controller-to-replace-a-mach3/147583)
**Author:** [@FranklinMyrick](https://community.inventables.com/u/FranklinMyrick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/controller-to-replace-a-mach3/147583 "2023-10-20T21:33:45Z")
The CNC is an AVID, used to be CNC Router Parts before name change. It’s a PRO 48x96 with IGRA Spindle. The controller runs on Mach 3. I’d really like to get a controller that I can run the CNC on with Easel. Any advice… --- ## [Spindle doesn't start after probing Z axis](https://community.inventables.com/t/spindle-doesnt-start-after-probing-z-axis/144776)
**Author:** [@KrzysztofPior](https://community.inventables.com/u/KrzysztofPior)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/spindle-doesnt-start-after-probing-z-axis/144776 "2023-09-16T20:44:23Z")
Hello I have built my CNC machine based on MKS DLC32 with external stepper drivers, NEMA23 motors and ballscrews. Everything seems to be OK mechanically but I have weird issue with spindle starting: I use Festool MFK700… --- ## [Maslow MakerMade M2](https://community.inventables.com/t/maslow-makermade-m2/143641)
**Author:** [@JordanLee1](https://community.inventables.com/u/JordanLee1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 4:05am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/maslow-makermade-m2/143641 "2023-08-22T04:05:50Z")
Hello all, I am new to the forum, and figured that this is a good place to introduce myself, and hopefully help contribute to the 3rd Party Machines. I am mostly a hobbyist. I have used woodworking as a way to relax an… --- ## [3018-PROVer V2 says carve complete as soon as it touches](https://community.inventables.com/t/3018-prover-v2-says-carve-complete-as-soon-as-it-touches/145622)
**Author:** [@ChadSmith](https://community.inventables.com/u/ChadSmith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/3018-prover-v2-says-carve-complete-as-soon-as-it-touches/145622 "2023-08-08T23:04:11Z")
New owner. Machine seems properly setup. All axis work correctly. Seems to home correctly. First project trying to cut out on 1/8" cast acrylic. All settings in Easel appear correct. After beginning the carve process… --- ## [FoxAlien Masuter 4040 & Easel](https://community.inventables.com/t/foxalien-masuter-4040-easel/145546)
**Author:** [@JordanLee1](https://community.inventables.com/u/JordanLee1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/foxalien-masuter-4040-easel/145546 "2023-08-04T20:25:36Z")
Hi folks. I just picked up an extra machine, a FoxAlien Masuter 4040, and I am struggling to get it set up to work with Easel. I have managed to set it up as a new machine and it does appear in my machine profiles. I … --- ## [Gagtek 4060 machine - Convert to use with Easel](https://community.inventables.com/t/gagtek-4060-machine-convert-to-use-with-easel/145167)
**Author:** [@SigurgeirArinbjarnar](https://community.inventables.com/u/SigurgeirArinbjarnar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/gagtek-4060-machine-convert-to-use-with-easel/145167 "2023-07-19T23:16:36Z")
Hello, I bought this machine from Aliexpress, Gagtek 4060 and it came with an offline Android machine that can load up Gcodes generated with other programs - (Test of link 'https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050041337669… --- ## [Z probe & depth issues](https://community.inventables.com/t/z-probe-depth-issues/144694)
**Author:** [@RobertLewis](https://community.inventables.com/u/RobertLewis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2023, 7:11am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/z-probe-depth-issues/144694 "2023-06-30T07:11:51Z")
Been scouring the interweb for directions before starting a new topic. I have a Foxalien Masuter Pro with the dinky spindle for now until I get it figured out hopefully. Here’s the issues. At first everything was fine u… --- ## [4x8 CNC with Easel](https://community.inventables.com/t/4x8-cnc-with-easel/143643)
**Author:** [@JeffGuckenberg](https://community.inventables.com/u/JeffGuckenberg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 4:52am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/4x8-cnc-with-easel/143643 "2023-05-16T04:52:28Z")
Got my new 4x8 Zenbot cnc up and running today, controlled via Easel. Just need to figure out the limit switches and homing, have them disabled for now, but it’s 95% of the way there. Motors are calibrated and I’ve done … --- ## [CNC machine does not engrave straight](https://community.inventables.com/t/cnc-machine-does-not-engrave-straight/132479)
**Author:** [@ArneDeutscher](https://community.inventables.com/u/ArneDeutscher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/cnc-machine-does-not-engrave-straight/132479 "2023-05-03T12:25:13Z")
If I want to engrave a straight 1mm line from front to back, the line disappears from the middle of my plate. I’ve checked my countertop with the spirit level, but it’s level. Any ideas, where is my mistake? I´m using t… --- ## [Is anyone using a Mac computer](https://community.inventables.com/t/is-anyone-using-a-mac-computer/142661)
**Author:** [@DustyKatz](https://community.inventables.com/u/DustyKatz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/is-anyone-using-a-mac-computer/142661 "2023-04-10T16:26:14Z")
Here is my problem. I am trying to connect Easel to my 3018 Pro using a Mac Mini. The Mac has the latest OS loaded. I did change to control board to a MKS DLC 32 V2.1. I am able to connect when using gSender software. I… --- ## [Easel Settings for SainSmart 4040 Pro](https://community.inventables.com/t/easel-settings-for-sainsmart-4040-pro/142432)
**Author:** [@LarryRabinowitz](https://community.inventables.com/u/LarryRabinowitz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/easel-settings-for-sainsmart-4040-pro/142432 "2023-04-03T15:37:57Z")
Hi all, I have used Easel Pro with my Sainsmart 3018 and it has served me well. I have upgraded to the Sainsmart 4040 Pro and I am adding it to Easel. It is not listed as an available machine so I have to pick OTHER. … [Next page](https://community.inventables.com/c/3rd-party-machines/52.md?page=1)