I found the post processor for Carveco, downloaded, installed it. It’s named RealTime CNC_RTSX. Saves it as a .nc extension.
I just created a few simple files, grids for my wasteboard, and get these messages when I try to run them.
“Current toolpath exceeds machine travel. Exceeded X minimum travel by 1.”
Another file, “Current toolpath exceeds machine travel. Exceeded Y minimum travel by -3.984.”
The Elite Series with @Redlinecnc Controller
The message is telling you that …
from the work position XY zero you chose, the X and Y travel you programmed in the gcode file you are attempting to run would take the tool outside of the physical machining area of the CNC in both the X and Y direction. If you set home at the front left of the CNC, exceeding minimum (vs maximum) travel would mean the toolpath is sending the spindle too far front left.
I don’t use Carveco or Redline, but this message type happens all the time to people who also use other software and controllers. It happens sometimes when you do not take into account programmed toolpath lead-ins and lead-outs. But do a quick online search to learn more about other common reasons for the error and how to correct them.
Thank you, this makes total sense now
I believe with the Redline (which I don’t have) the preview shown of your carve will be red as well if it falls outside the bounds of what your machine is capable of.
It looks like I had the project centered in the software, but homed the machine at the lower left corner. I changed it, and will try running today.
On my surfacing toolpath it didn’t create lines for the toolpath. I’m just learning the software, but confused by this.
That will likely solve the issue. Good luck!