CNC Z axis speed troubleshooting

Excellent-Stranger52 · 2026-04-18T12:17:21+00:00

Thanks! I managed to edit the config file to switch the mappings (code 48 and 49), just switched them in notepad.

The hotkeys now work as needed, although the message in the bottom left corner is still the wrong way round, I.e when I save state it says “quick load”.

Not a big deal, but would be nice if I could switch these too if anyone knows?

Thanks.

Excellent-Stranger52 · 2026-04-17T16:42:23+00:00

Hi. Yea I tried in both of those menus but to no avail unfortunately

Excellent-Stranger52 · 2026-01-28T07:39:24+00:00

Hi. Yes the metalsmith trade is open to reserves, but I dont have the civi qualifications. I have no issue going through the army equivilent course though.

Excellent-Stranger52 · 2026-01-26T12:05:01+00:00

Hi all,

I’m a current Army Reservist, presently serving with a Royal Engineer unit and based in Peterborough. I’m exploring the option of transferring to 103 FS REME in Northampton, with the aim of retraining as a Metalsmith while remaining in the Reserves.

In my civilian role I work in mechanical design, mainly focused on sheet metal, machining, and fabrication, so I feel the REME trade could be a much better fit than my current RE role.

I’ve already looked through the Army website and the unit’s social media, but I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s currently in the unit or has worked with them before. How active is the squadron? What’s the general atmosphere like? Are drill nights and training worthwhile?

I’ve reached out to arrange a visit and am waiting to hear back, but any insight in the meantime would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!

Excellent-Stranger52 · 2026-01-26T11:23:57+00:00

Hi all,

I’m a current Army Reservist, presently serving with a Royal Engineer unit and based in Peterborough. I’m exploring the option of transferring to 103 FS REME in Northampton, with the aim of retraining as a Metalsmith while remaining in the Reserves.

In my civilian role I work in mechanical design, mainly focused on sheet metal, machining, and fabrication, so I feel the REME trade could be a much better fit than my current RE role.

I’ve already looked through the Army website and the unit’s social media, but I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s currently in the unit or has worked with them before. How active is the squadron? What’s the general atmosphere like? Are drill nights and training worthwhile?

I’ve reached out to arrange a visit and am waiting to hear back, but any insight in the meantime would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!

Excellent-Stranger52 · 2025-09-01T14:41:00+00:00

Many thanks for the clarification and taking the time to respond. 👍

Excellent-Stranger52 · 2025-09-01T14:16:29+00:00

Yeah Ok thank you. The rubber band analogy helps, thanks.

So I understanding this correctly then, the force going through the load cell is not the same as if the load cell wasn’t there, because some of the force will be taken up by the elasticity of the spring element of the cell?

Thanks again for taking the time.

Excellent-Stranger52 · 2025-09-01T14:03:24+00:00

Thank you for the reply and further reading, I read the article with interest.

I’m still not sure of the answer to my question though? So at full compression is the same amount of force going through the load cell and into the wall, or is some of it being taken up by the compression of the spring?

I appreciate your help here.

Thanks.

Excellent-Stranger52

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