can anyone help me calibrate the hx40a rabbit laser. i have had it a month now and still cannot use it as each time i send a design it starts to cut outside of the x y axis area and is cutting into the metal at the side of the work area. The software is newlydraw which is not very good but is needed to run the laser. i have tried all possible settings and nothing makes a difference. i am beginning to think i wasted my money as i have designed lots of work for my business but cannot cut it.
could someone with the same laser please help me with these calibration settings. i received a piece of paper with some settings on these were followed but still not starting in the correct place.

thanks
michelle
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Hi Michele,

Don't know if this is going to help, there's an installation video here and some documentation.

http://www.rabbitlaser.com/support/home.htm

I have the 6040 machine but it came with Lasercut software so can't help you with the Newlydraw.

On my machine control panel I have a Datum button which resets the head to zero position on the X and Y axis.

Sorry that's not much info but I hope it helps.

Regards

Dave

please check your limit switch.
it's also happen on the first time my machine came.
but Rabbit laser change the switch after that.

the video came with the machine and it shows how to set up but does not explain how to calibrate but thanks for the input
Michelle

I had the same problems till I replaced the sensors and motherboard. Sorry to hear that.

the supplier said the machine was ok when they tested it i have emailed them and they are sendind me a copy of the parameters on saturday but this i have done so maybe it is the board or sensors it does not help when i dont know anything about lasers and the software is in chinese mostly maybe i should have saved more money and got a plug n play laser. hopefully i will get it setup soon or maybe i might just give up.

thanks agian
michelle