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Hardware Settings

The Hardware page in Machine Settings configures the physical dimensions and axis orientation of your machine.

Hardware Settings

Work Area Dimensions​

Define the size of your machine's working area in millimeters.

Width​

The horizontal (X-axis) dimension of your working area.

  • Measure the actual cutting area, not the machine exterior
  • Account for any obstructions or limits
  • Example: 400mm for a typical K40 laser

Height​

The vertical (Y-axis) dimension of your working area.

  • Measure the actual cutting area
  • Consider the laser head travel limits
  • Example: 300mm for a typical K40 laser
Measuring Work Area

To find your true work area:

  1. Home the machine
  2. Manually jog to the maximum X and Y positions
  3. Measure from the homing corner to the maximum reach

Coordinate Origin​

Select where your machine's coordinate origin (0,0) is located. This determines how coordinates are interpreted.

Available Options​

  • Bottom Left: Most common for GRBL devices. X increases to the right, Y increases upward.
  • Top Left: Common for some CNC-style machines. X increases to the right, Y increases downward.
  • Top Right: X increases to the left, Y increases downward.
  • Bottom Right: X increases to the left, Y increases upward.

Finding Your Origin​

  1. Home your machine using the Home button
  2. Observe where the laser head moves to
  3. That position is your (0,0) origin
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The coordinate origin setting affects how G-code is generated. Make sure it matches your firmware's homing configuration.

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