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Hi Everyone, after making my "Everything you need to know about your laguna IQ video." I started to have some issues with my Z-axis losing steps on rapid retract moves. Long story short, it was moving too fast. So in this video, I update some of the settings to get it to run issue-free as well as go in-depth on some of the other features I use on a daily basis. I hope this helps anyone who watches it, stay posted because I'll probably be starting to put out project videos soon. Also, if your running a different machine than a Laguna IQ your speed settings may vary so dial it in on a per-machine basis. They all will have different capabilities.

Thanks for watching!!!

0:00 Fixing lost step issues and finding a setting that controls max feedrate in any direction in the parameters
7:13 Program coordinates/fixture offsets
12:48 Array, how it works in the control
21:40 Re-run a program fast
23:10 Calculating program time from the Gcode using the control

[mt-]

Thanks for sharing and explaining the Array function.
You saved me a lot of time.

[jamesopell]

Thanks Wade for helping us with the RickAuto R11E. I have the same Laguna IQ machine but only used the basic functions of the R11E. It's so nice to hear an experienced user of the R11E which allows me to experiment with other features of the controller.

[miked]

Another great informative video. Can’t wait to share it with my neighbor.

[markgrimm]

thanks a lot wade your a life saver what and where did you get the chiller

[jimgay]

Excellent videos! New to your channel and I’m glade I found it, I do have a question: how do I reduce my spindle speed on the fly? I have a new spoil board surfacing bit with carbide cutters and my spindle speed is way to high. I do this manually. have a swift 4x4.
Could you do a video on this topic? Thanks!

[robsandstrom]

Time calculator tip is pretty cool, i didn't know about that one.

[kevscollection]

Love your videos mate thanks. Do you know how to change your z 0 while it's running a program? Can you pause, lower z and resume the cut? If so how?

[geosreef]

Thank you for the VERY informative video. I have the same CNC. How do you increase the travel speed from one point to the next? For instance if your drilling 6 holes in your program. After drilling the first hole the travel time to the next is very slow on mine. Where in the controller do you speed this up? Thank you in advance for your help.

[kevinmorin]

sure is helpful, but what about a stand for the controller so the screen was visible more of the time?

[ericjlundberg]

Thank you for posting these two videos. You've saved me days of trying to figure it out on my own. I just got a Laguna IQ with a rotory axis, which comes with an A18E controller. It's pretty much the same controller as the A11E, but with a few added functions. A couple question if you don't mind: 1) can you set a new Z - zero incrementally through key functions? Say, I run a tool path (like your star), and I want to run it again, but 0.5 mm deeper. Is it possible to do that from the controller vs going back to Vectric and running a new toolpath?, 2) What is the vac attachment that you have (so much nicer that the stock IQ)? Thanks!!

[lloydsnyder]

Can you tell me what dust shroud you are using and where to buy it. I have the Laguna 2448 (which I believe you are using). I have the shroud that came with the machine, which I am not entirely happy with.

[herisjacobsen]

Thx m8!😊 Very good videos with great new info.
Do you have any idea why my controller says "spindlecwon" when I start a program? it starts, but the spindle does not turn..
I might have pressed some strange buttom combination or something..

[stevegronsky]

I watched both your videos about the A11E controller for the Laguna IQ. Somewhere a person asked how to install a file onto the HHC. I haven't seen an answer to that question. e.g. I have a small file "crafted by" that I'd like on the controller rather than having to use a thumb drive. Can you help?

[StevenRosburg]

Thank you for making these videos! They were very helpful in getting over some of the more basic hurdles when getting started with the Laguna iQ. One thing I haven't been able to sort out is adjusting the speed of the spindle via the controller. I've set G Code Setup > S Read = ReadS, configured the values for Machine Setup > Spindle Setup to allow 8 different speeds, but adjusting the spindle "gear" (as RichAuto calls it) either via the controller (using ON/OFF + Z+/Z-) or via G-Code still has absolutely no effect. My spindle only changes speed when I adjust using the up/down arrows on the control box. Have you had any success with this?

[jlarocque]

Thanks for this posting. Here is a riddle for you. Using v-carve mmg files and the machine works as it should on the x and y-axis but only does what appear to be scaled by 1/2 on the z-axis. i.e. trying to do a through profile cut on 3/4 stock, milling set to .76. V carve warns of cut through - confirm. Program runs and bit does required number of passes but only cuts 3/8 deep. Everything was zeroed correctly, remade file, tried with other files, and does the same thing. Question. Do you know if there is a setting on the controller that would cause this that may have inadvertently been factored by 0.5? Thanks

[robsandstrom]

Another video that is needed. Good insight on setting the x speeds, y speeds, and z speed limiting parameters. Have you setup up to have the machine speeds be controlled from the g-code or are you controlling the speeds by the controller? It would seem if you set this up to control from the g-code that it would be easier just to limit the feed rates and plunge rates in the code vs. needing to go in and adjust these parameters - just curious to ensure I have a proper understanding from your last video. After the last video I went in to ensure the controller was reading from my g-code to set these rates - so should this be a problem for me - unless I happen to set my plunge rate at > 100 inches per minute?

[ChrisSchultz]

Thanks for the videos. I have the same CNC and felt, and still feel the same frustrations with the lack of information from Laguna. I've been trying to find the max feed rate the IQ can handle. I went to Laguna's assembly place near Dallas beginning of this year, and remember the employee that gave us the tour said the max feed rate on the IQ was 60ipm. Is that correct, or are you able to run it at a higher IPM for feed rate? I feel the machine can handle it, within reason, depending on the bit.