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Machine Settings

Quick Reference: Machine Settings

  • Machine Settings

    View and edit firmware settings on CNC machines with GRBL-based controllers.

  • Location

    Edit → Machine Settings

The Machine Settings window allows you to view and edit firmware settings on CNC machines with GRBL-based controllers.

To open the Machine Settings window, go to Edit → Machine Settings.

The Machine Settings window for a GRBL controller.

Working With Machine Settings

The settings available are determined by your CNC controller's firmware. In general, if your CNC machine is working correctly, you can (and should) leave the settings here alone. For additional information on specific settings, consult your CNC machine's manufacturer, or see the documentation for your CNC's controller.

Outputs Setup / Vendor Settings

This section will display differently depending on the type of GRBL firmware being used. All settings in this section are hidden by default, and you'll see a warning message if you click to expand and view them. These settings are typically set by the manufacturer, and should generally be left alone unless instructed otherwise by support.

Save to File

Saves your current controller firmware settings to a .lbset file. We strongly recommend using this feature to back up firmware settings before making any modifications.

Load from File

Loads a .lbset file and overwrites all firmware settings with its contents. In some cases, your CNC manufacturer may make this file available as a backup.

Warning

This will overwrite all values. Make sure you back up your existing settings first using the Save button, and only load parameters from a known and trusted source.

Load From Backup

Use Load from Backup to restore automatically-generated backups of firmware settings. MillMage will automatically store backups each time you Write new settings to your controller.

Machine Settings — load from backup window

Read

Reload the settings from the controller. Any changes that haven't been written to the controller will be lost.

Write

Writes all currently modified settings back to the controller, saving your changes. Changes are not saved unless you click Write.

Troubleshooting

  • If MillMage is unable to read the Machine Settings, make sure your CNC machine is connected and turned on.
  • See Troubleshooting: Connection Issues for help connecting to your CNC machine.

For more help using MillMage, please visit our forum to talk with MillMage staff and users, or email support.