Slight Communication Issues with SB

[mjindustry]

Hi there every now and then I get some weird response on the Shopbot when trying to run C2.

When it's acting goofy it will start going up and won't stop until I hit the space bar repeatedly, then it stops. I then tried reset, firmware, powering down, unplugging and restarting pc. Some times some of these things worked, it seemed. Right now no matter what I do it doesn't fix it.


This seemed to be at it's worst when I was cutting a lot of PVC...serious electricity was being built up. However I have since checked my grounding and am still good...grounded a T like in Gary Campbell tutorial method of grounding.

Any advice?


It's a PRT 48 by 96 RBK upgraded control box running the latest stable control software.

[Brady Watson]

...every now and then...

It happens. Unless it is repeatable over and over, it is hard to track down the cause. I know that doesn't offer much consolation, but...even robots have their days.

I'm not being trite - try spraying a little Static Guard near the area you are going to use the plate. Test an inconspicuous spot first, in case it stains. I have not used this 'trick' for several years when I was cutting high charged material that would create so much static, blue sparks would dance around in the dust hose :eek: Yeah...Static Guard. Smells good too :D

-B