When it comes to the stiffy, can you really have too much stiffness? Rhetorically speaking, of course not. In fact, I’d argue that the moment you start noticing a lack of stiffness, you’ve already got a problem—one that only a properly positioned stiffy can fix. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t want to maximize rigidity where it matters most? With my X-35 rails and a full-sized spindle, I have no doubt the added stiffy is keeping things nice and firm, preventing any unwanted deflections. It’s not just about staying upright under pressure—it also helps in the horizontal plane, reducing side-to-side wobble while holding up “you know what.” If stiffness weren’t a concern, why would they even offer this as an option? Personally, I think it should be standard on all machines. But hey, I’m a sucker for overkill—so take that with a grain of salt (or maybe a whole shaker).
Now, about the Masso—this is less about raw performance and more about features. Sure, the Elite series machines cranked the speed dial to 11 with steeper pitch screws and beefier, faster steppers, but what you’re really getting is a grown-up, dare I say commercial-grade control system. One with enough bells and whistles to (hopefully) keep most folks from flooding the forum with “Why can’t we have [insert feature here]?” requests.
And since you brought up the Pandora’s box of “bugs”—yep, Masso has them. Buildbotics has them. I have them. My phone has them. And I’m convinced those cursed stoplights that turn red right as I approach have the worst ones of all. If you’re waiting for a bug-free CNC controller, you might as well hold off on buying a new car until they make a perfect one of those, too. In other words, don’t hold your breath.
Oh, and that clock you made? Absolutely fantastic. Can’t wait to see more, especially with different designs!
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