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That is a strange thing to be happening.😱 x axis being left to right and y axis being front to back of the machine. What happens when you jog only the y axis? I'm wondering if something got inverted in the code somehow as most laser machines only have 1 way to plug them in and are pretty foolproof unless something got crossed at time of manufacturing? What Laser machine are you using?

@@disignscdn atomstack p7 is the machine would the machine jog accordingly to the orientation of the picture I'm carving

@@kernowcoinringscornishcoin3999 It shouldn't. If you are jogging your x than your x axis should move not your y axis. I did try searching it up and found that someone was having similar issues and this is how they tested it. ( see link ) I hope this helps. I definitely recommend putting in a request for technical advice with Atomstack as well. forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/my-atomstack-p7-suddenly-stopped-working-effectively-in-the-y-axis-and-now-returns-alarm-9-and-alarm-1-messages-can-anyone-help/89593

@disignscdn thanks for your help would there be anything in the laser grbl settings to invert the x and y

@@kernowcoinringscornishcoin3999 That would be $23 in GRBL configurations . That only inverts your homing position and should not invert the X and Y axis when jogging . When you home the machine now , what direction does it go to home? Bottom left or top right ? . I just read another post that said disabling hard and soft limits in GRBL settings helped one fellow. Is this machine brand new to you or did it just start to do this on you? As possibly updating the firmware for it may help as well . That should be available on the manufacturers website. Secondly are you using a laptop or computer. You may need to install the CH340 Driver you will see under a tab in LaserGRBL at the top right for it to run correctly. Unfortunately I don’t own the same type of Laser as you to help with any of your LaserGRBL configurations . But if you’d like to take screen shots of your configurations , your X and Y plugins etc. and e-mail them to dianecolclough70@gmail.com , I might be able to spot if something is off 😊

That is what I’m using is inexpensive acrylic water based craft paint just from the dollar store. I have found it has a pretty good UV ( sunshine) resistance as well with a good clear coat ) I have stuff from 10 years ago sitting on my porch with no fading or sun bleaching in the colours. You can also get outdoor acrylic water based paints like the Ohuhu brand. They have some beautiful pigment rich colours and can be watered down as well. 😊

We all start somewhere 😊 Glad I could help

I’m glad you found it helpful! I am working on a more up to date video.. and a project we can all do together . I’m just finding I’m a busy busy gal 😂 . I’m currently using 6.2.1 . On the LaserGRBL forum on Facebook, I was seeing some people having issues ( most times user error) with the newer versions . I always like to wait to make sure the bugs are worked out. I do suggest going to LaserGRBL.com for recent tutorials 😊

You will find the files and more here :) facebook.com/groups/1224235088326202

I’m not sure exactly what you mean? Are you having issues engraving or cutting? Is what you are wanting to cut a solid fill when bringing it into LaserGRBL ? Because if it is just an outline , and you are vectorizing it , with no fills turned on , it will just give you a double line☺️.

It depends on your machine. For example Xtool machines can engrave a curved surface because they now come with automatic height calibration. I have seen bottles and glasses done without a rotary. Keep in mind though the outer edges of any graphic will be not be at the optimal focus height that the very center ( highest height ) of a glass would be at. This can cause thicker lines, not fully engraving into a glass or faded in appearance engraving. You are safe to do smaller in size engravings. Hope this helps :)

It’s quite therapeutic to sit and paint 😊

Understandably it can be scary if you think you may do it wrong. 😆 But it will definitely help to not leave any pesky lines when framing. This is a jumping off point that you can eventually make your own custom buttons as you begin to understand G code. :)

I suggest looking up your particular Laser and it’s control board directions. I’ve honestly never used an SD card and none of my machines has a remote controller .

@@disignscdn thank you! I am trying to figure it out. I have the Creality Falcon 10W. It doesn't have a remote controller. I'm supposed to be able to just save the file to the SD card and then put it in and press the start button. We will see! I am definitely going to continue watching your videos for assistance on the program though. It doesn't look too challenging. Thanks so much!

@@brittanydemaria4877 You are very welcome. :) I'm thinking Lasergrbl along with a USB connection may be your easiest and most reliable option for batch jobs. ( engraving & cutting simultaneously ) :)

@@disignscdn Based on everything I've watched, I completely agree! However, I only have a desktop and we have to put the machine in the garage. Therefore, I am stuck with the offline use. 😞

@@brittanydemaria4877 ahhhh got ya... I've put my desktop on a small wheelie cart. It definitely comes in handy when I have to turn the orientation of my engraver on the table for larger materials. Plus I can easily pack it up and roll it into my vinyl cutting room. Yes, ideally it would be nice to have another desktop computer.. but a wheeled trolly cart is a lot more cost efficient at the moment. :D

You're very welcome!☺

I’m only running 6.2.1 myself. Maybe it was 4.9 as this is an older video 😊

Yes, I really need to do an updated tutorial for the more current versions. It is hit and miss with removing pieces and I do find it timely myself. If you want to get a hold of me quicker , I suggest joining the disignscdn subscriber page on Facebook. I tend to see questions faster and the notifications here are sometimes very slow. We can go over the file you are trying to use and hopefully I can help you out with it 😃

Thank you so much! 😊 I’m glad you found the video helpful and I try to improve with each video. Greetings to down under from Canada 😊

@@disignscdn Oh i love canada eh =) such a beautiful place, Well as you improve you help me improve my skills so we can improve together haha

@@mattyallred that's the goal mate :D

So after picking the com for your laser engraver ( it must be turned on) and clicking on “connect” they are still grey? If they are still grey , I’m going to assume you are not connecting properly as you don’t have all the functions of LaserGRBL . You may need to install the CH340 drivers as it no longer is automatically included in some computers and laptops. It’s available right in LaserGRBL under the far right upper tabs. Install it and then restart LaserGRBL . Hope this helps 😃

​@@disignscdn Thank you very much for the info but I have already done these things and isn't working...

@@remad1777 Is your machine engraving at all and does it come with homing switches ?

@@disignscdn Got it working thanks

@@remad1777 Wonderful News! My next suggestion was to check the e-stop isn't engaged and then possibly download new drivers from the manufacturers website. Just curious what it is you had to do? ☺

Thank you ☺️

Thank you 😊

Thank you ! I’ll take your suggestion for sure. 😃It is time for an updated video on How to get started in LaserGRBL to show what exactly all the settings will do with some of my results. 😃

Thank you! 😊

Thank you! ☺

Thank you 😊

Could be a number of things. First check you have dynamic power selected and not constant power . It’s a common mistake. You may be going to high a power and to slow of speed. Do you have air assist and what type of machine and laser output do you have?

You may have your number of lines set too high as well that can scorch out an image .

@@disignscdn I'm very new to this but your video really helped me get onto lasergrbl thanks for that I'm not sure the watts air assist laser out put🥴 lol not sure where they might be but I have a Atomstack P7 laser engraving machine size 200*200mm

@@redingslone Is Yours the M30 or M40 ? Both will come with a 4.5 watt to 5.5 watt output laser. Check your laser for an output sticker. Item model number: ATOMSTACK P7 M30 Engraving area: 200*200mm Engraving materials: wood, bamboo, cardboard, plastic, leather, MDF, slate, lacquered metal, mirror stainless steel; Cutting material: cardboard, non-woven fabric, veneer, acrylic, some thin plastic board, sponge, MDF, leather; Electric power output: 30W **** Laser power output: 4.5-5.5W***** Wave Length: 445 ± 5nm Engraving accuracy: 0.01mm Focusing method: fixed focus laser, no need to focus from what I can tell it does not come with air assist. Air assist is an additional airline with air compressor / pump. I see it says it is a fixed focus , but it has an adjustment knob. If it was truly fixed, whatever you are engraving, it must sit on it / not be raised. But again it has a knob and comes with a black card that you will ( In lasergrbl ) turn on the laser ( focus button) and you will use the tiny black card under it to get it to the smallest finest dot. Maybe in some You-tube videos on the maker they will tell you an exact focus height range that then you can dial it in more precisely. Good Luck! :)

@@redingslone the 1 video I just watched for it uses the black card. Put the card on top of what you are engraving then lower the laser with the knob till it is touching the card. Check out the Atomstack web site for recommended settings of speed and power for material. Lasergrbl may have some in the reference library ( click on the little book icon in the second dialogue box that pops up ) :)

Problem my Atomstack is not connecting do you have a video to help me it just says disconnected

You are so welcome! ☺️

Oh really? That’s weird.. My video recording skills have greatly improved over the years

Careful what you wish for.. this brain wakes me up in the middle of the night with ideas..lol

When I finish it , I’ll give it 2 coats . I turn it around so I have a coat in both directions. Let dry between coats in case any pesky dust lands in the first coat . 😊

Hi! Thanks for sharing. :) I have used paper transfer tape in the past before though. I found I had to go ALOT slower to make it through the mask and to get it as deep as I wanted in to the wood. There was a considerable amount of smoke, so I'm thankful for my DIY enclosure and exhaust fan. :)

Thank you 😊

Thank you! So glad I could help ☺

Of course you are welcome to use it. My deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. ❤

I’ll share the graphic to our DisignsCdn Facebook page and you can download it there if you’d like 😊

Are you using clear glass or coloured glass? How's your focus? Is your lens clean to get optimal power? Maybe slow down your speed and test with a small circle till you see it marking. And finally, I'm not sure what you mean by solid wood as my source? :)

Hi! Sorry for the late delay in answering but I don’t seem to be getting notifications 🤔 Now what type of file are you trying to open ? LaserGRBL will open .png & .jpg for images . Now careful because .svg, .dxf files will only open in line art. You can not edit the size of these either, only your settings( speed and power) so make sure they are to the scale you need prior to exporting , then importing.

@@disignscdn hi I'm using GRBL Just like you but for some reason when I open My Files there is nothing popping up

@@abramklassen3869 would you like to email me the file and I can see on my end if there is an issue with the file itself? dianecolclough70@gmail.com

I looked up live edge on Facebook marketplace and completely lucked out on some very affordable pieces! If you’re are from Ontario Canada, check out Cambridge wood supply. Amazing store and affordable prices as well. 😊

I get no fumes at all when using acrylic craft paint. But I’ve always had an exhaust fan off to the side. For your focus , I would assume using the level that says engrave rather than the cut levels. Sorry for the delay in answering, I just got the notification now .😊