# Software **URL:** https://forums.maslowcnc.com/c/software-issues/7.md [Latest](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Software category](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/about-the-software-category/17)
**Author:** [@bar](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/bar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/about-the-software-category/17 "2021-08-08T15:38:07Z")
Issues pertaining to the software supporting Maslow should be posted here. Ground Control and the Maslow Firmware are discussed here. Software related to CAD or CAM should be discussed in the CAD/CAM Software category. … --- ## [Interstitial Firmware Releases](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/interstitial-firmware-releases/20215)
**Author:** [@bar](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/bar)\ **Replies:** 1013\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 1:24am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/interstitial-firmware-releases/20215 "2026-10-10T01:24:41Z")
Weekly updates aren’t nearly fast enough so we are ending up with different version in different forums threads which is going to lead to confusion. I’m starting this thread as a place to store all of the versions which… --- ## [Best software for making interlocking 3D structures via slicing?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/best-software-for-making-interlocking-3d-structures-via-slicing/20114)
**Author:** [@Thunderscreech](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Thunderscreech)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/best-software-for-making-interlocking-3d-structures-via-slicing/20114 "2026-10-08T18:18:17Z")
A decade or so ago there was a toolchain for using SketchUp and a plugin to take 3D objects and convert them to something like this: I don’t think that’s feasible anymore because of changes to SketchUp and the plug… --- ## [Copilate not responding to follow up request](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/copilate-not-responding-to-follow-up-request/26234)
**Author:** [@ian\_ab](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ian_ab)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/copilate-not-responding-to-follow-up-request/26234 "2026-09-22T17:21:09Z")
Copilate not responding when asked by MaslowBot follow-up questions. EG #1097 and #1101 Save serial log automatically on alarm events- #1101 @bar Any idea what’s going on? --- ## [Issue with decimal separators](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/issue-with-decimal-separators/26143)
**Author:** [@airjt](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/airjt)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/issue-with-decimal-separators/26143 "2026-09-19T22:06:55Z")
In Optional Settings → Scale and Thickness, it is possible to enter a value using either a decimal point or a comma, for example 1.002001 or 1,002001, and then click Save. In this case, the system: does not show an er… --- ## [How to force AP mode when not connected to home network?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-force-ap-mode-when-not-connected-to-home-network/26218)
**Author:** [@wouldchuck](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/wouldchuck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 12:53am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-force-ap-mode-when-not-connected-to-home-network/26218 "2026-09-15T00:53:30Z")
I am trying to set up the maslow in a new location. Running 1.24. It never switches to AP mode. The getting started guide suggests that it will enter AP mode if it doesn’t find your known wifi? I pushed the reset but… --- ## [Question about release tension](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/question-about-release-tension/26189)
**Author:** [@wouldchuck](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/wouldchuck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/question-about-release-tension/26189 "2026-09-02T19:38:58Z")
Why does release tension work the way that it does? Could we have a button that unspools a set amount from a config value? Both for taking it off the anchors and for pausing to switch bits release tension doesn’t do… --- ## [Contour path cannot be stopped + erratic behavior after page refresh](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/contour-path-cannot-be-stopped-erratic-behavior-after-page-refresh/26146)
**Author:** [@airjt](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/airjt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/contour-path-cannot-be-stopped-erratic-behavior-after-page-refresh/26146 "2026-08-29T07:39:39Z")
Hi everyone, I’m running a contour path operation and the machine becomes impossible to stop through the Web UI. If I refresh the page during operation, the CNC behaves erratically and dangerously. My Setup: Web UI: … --- ## [Assign failure to co-pilot](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/assign-failure-to-co-pilot/26051)
**Author:** [@ian\_ab](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ian_ab)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/assign-failure-to-co-pilot/26051 "2026-07-22T22:56:06Z")
Attention @bar Had failure Create New @1045, received from notifications@github.com \[MaslowCNC/Maslow\_4\] Auto-assign Issues to Copilot workflow run Auto-assign Issues to Copilot: All jobs have failed View workflow r… --- ## [I built a desktop app to control my Maslow M4, sharing it in case it's useful](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/i-built-a-desktop-app-to-control-my-maslow-m4-sharing-it-in-case-its-useful/25970)
**Author:** [@Damione1](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Damione1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/i-built-a-desktop-app-to-control-my-maslow-m4-sharing-it-in-case-its-useful/25970 "2026-07-16T17:15:59Z")
Hey everyone, I built a little desktop app to control my own Maslow M4, and it’s gotten useful enough that I thought I’d share it in case anyone else wants to try it. It’s an alternative to the built-in web UI. It talk… --- ## [Job Bounds issues](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/job-bounds-issues/25995)
**Author:** [@iliaden](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/iliaden)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/job-bounds-issues/25995 "2026-07-06T18:48:47Z")
2 small requests: Units: when changing the units from mm to inches, all of the UI should be updated. Right now, only the X,Y, and Z coordinates switch to inches, but the Jon Bounds remain in mm Can the Job bounds… --- ## [Maslow + Claude Code?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maslow-claude-code/25718)
**Author:** [@Nov27th2025](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Nov27th2025)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maslow-claude-code/25718 "2026-06-03T19:56:59Z")
Has anybody been doing anything fun with Claude Code plus Maslow? --- ## [Snapshot/restore flash to recover known-good Maslow position after a reboot?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/snapshot-restore-flash-to-recover-known-good-maslow-position-after-a-reboot/25797)
**Author:** [@Nov27th2025](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Nov27th2025)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 4:41am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/snapshot-restore-flash-to-recover-known-good-maslow-position-after-a-reboot/25797 "2026-05-19T04:41:51Z")
Follow-up to the controller-reboot thread I just posted. After the unclean reboot, the boot log showed: \[MSG:INFO: TL encoder moved 540 counts (-5.797mm) since save, adjusting position\] \[MSG:INFO: TR encoder angle diff… --- ## [Levenberg-Marquardt Algorithm](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/levenberg-marquardt-algorithm/25681)
**Author:** [@bar](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/bar)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/levenberg-marquardt-algorithm/25681 "2026-04-13T07:26:50Z")
I’ve been doing some more fundamental research on how we can improve the calibration process and I’ve come across the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm which is often used for camera calibration. It seems like it could be pr… --- ## [Why does krabzcam leave out a corner of my squares on these pockets?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/why-does-krabzcam-leave-out-a-corner-of-my-squares-on-these-pockets/25660)
**Author:** [@Caleb\_Yager](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Caleb_Yager)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/why-does-krabzcam-leave-out-a-corner-of-my-squares-on-these-pockets/25660 "2026-04-09T15:34:48Z")
this design it just refuses to do a corner --- ## [Ian\_Tolond: Firmware updates, versions](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ian-tolond-firmware-updates-versions/25683)
**Author:** [@Ian\_Tolond](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Ian_Tolond)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ian-tolond-firmware-updates-versions/25683 "2026-04-08T11:48:03Z")
Maslow 4.1 initial setup A. Where via the Maslow interfacer can I determine the current version of firmware and key files? B. YAml file - if this is updated, do you need to re-calibrate (Z axis, also extend all, retrac… --- ## [Ian\_Tolond: Maslow 4.1 Calibration](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ian-tolond-maslow-4-1-calibration/25684)
**Author:** [@Ian\_Tolond](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Ian_Tolond)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ian-tolond-maslow-4-1-calibration/25684 "2026-04-07T09:16:40Z")
Maslow 4.1 (Vertical) setup and calibration. Note: I have posts asking about firmware updates and versions- this, in part, may also pertain to these. Walking through the calibration, the guide refers to a few things I … --- ## [Nesting in krabzcam?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/nesting-in-krabzcam/25654)
**Author:** [@Caleb\_Yager](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Caleb_Yager)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 2:57am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/nesting-in-krabzcam/25654 "2026-03-26T02:57:20Z")
any way to nest things you want to cut out in Krabzcam to cut down on waste? --- ## [Adjust speed on the go in FluidNC?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/adjust-speed-on-the-go-in-fluidnc/25635)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Nylen](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Dan_Nylen)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/adjust-speed-on-the-go-in-fluidnc/25635 "2026-03-20T23:26:06Z")
Would it be possible to change feed rate and perhaps also Z-depth on the go in FluidNC? I just got my M4,1 up & running and during my first run i notised that I had put the feed rate to low in the CAM program. To chang… --- ## [Issue with updating firmware to 1.19](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/issue-with-updating-firmware-to-1-19/25590)
**Author:** [@vbt](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/vbt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 4:56am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/issue-with-updating-firmware-to-1-19/25590 "2026-03-06T04:56:34Z")
Hi guys I was trying to update to the latest firmware and not sure what happened but I believe my index.html.gz file is now not working correctly - usually I will connect to my home wifi and then goto maslow.local and w… --- ## [MillMage with Maslow](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/millmage-with-maslow/25575)
**Author:** [@themanro](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/themanro)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/millmage-with-maslow/25575 "2026-03-02T23:09:06Z")
Has anyone dipped their toes with this yet? Specifically to use with Maslow. --- ## [What calibration fitness is considered a "good" fitness](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/what-calibration-fitness-is-considered-a-good-fitness/25552)
**Author:** [@GrahamSH](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/GrahamSH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/what-calibration-fitness-is-considered-a-good-fitness/25552 "2026-02-27T00:50:39Z")
We’re getting roughly 1.5 and are wondering what we should be. --- ## [MaslowBot not putting zip extension on firmware-package](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maslowbot-not-putting-zip-extension-on-firmware-package/25540)
**Author:** [@ian\_ab](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ian_ab)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maslowbot-not-putting-zip-extension-on-firmware-package/25540 "2026-02-22T04:09:14Z")
The firmware-package is a zipped file but it doesn’t have the zip extension when downloaded --- ## [Size discrepancy when loading different GCode files](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/size-discrepancy-when-loading-different-gcode-files/25503)
**Author:** [@ian\_ab](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ian_ab)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/size-discrepancy-when-loading-different-gcode-files/25503 "2026-02-13T22:40:16Z")
When I load a smaller Gcode file it displays with a larger instance than if I load a larger file. The following 2 files illustrate. The first is a 300mm circle the 2nd 2000mm long --- ## [Flash firmware install on Mac computer](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/flash-firmware-install-on-mac-computer/25493)
**Author:** [@PIstol](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/PIstol)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/flash-firmware-install-on-mac-computer/25493 "2026-02-10T03:15:08Z")
Having difficulty getting the 1.17 firmware to flash memory using my Barr’s instructions on video for first time upgrade after 1.0. The firmware install starts to run and then I get a password/authentication line. See sc… --- ## [Sequence for firmware update](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sequence-for-firmware-update/25486)
**Author:** [@jjdunes](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/jjdunes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sequence-for-firmware-update/25486 "2026-02-06T23:47:06Z")
I just updated my firmware and index to 1.17, from 1.14. So far just did REAT. Before hitting “Find anchors”, should I reset anything in maslow.yaml? In particular, I have previously set the x and y scale values. Shoul… --- ## [Calibration Updates](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/calibration-updates/25444)
**Author:** [@Zach](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Zach)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/calibration-updates/25444 "2026-01-22T01:18:37Z")
Just want to say a massive Kudos to everyone who’s been involved with the recent calibration improvements! I went to re-calibrate my machine with v1.17 and I’m so impressed. Fitness improvements are happening so much fa… --- ## [Directly entering XY coordinates to position Maslow](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/directly-entering-xy-coordinates-to-position-maslow/25436)
**Author:** [@ian\_ab](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ian_ab)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/directly-entering-xy-coordinates-to-position-maslow/25436 "2026-01-22T01:10:46Z")
I want to be able to enter XY positions so I can move the Maslow to a reliable starting point without have to use the somewhat clumsy jog arrows. I have attempted three methods of entering XY coordinates to position the… --- ## [Ressurrecting a M1](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ressurrecting-a-m1/25433)
**Author:** [@ZIf](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ZIf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ressurrecting-a-m1/25433 "2026-01-19T14:46:22Z")
At work we have an M1 that was used to cut out painting stencils. Unfortunately it has not been run in just short of 3 years and the laptop that interfaced with it is gone so I might as well do a fresh install of everyth… --- ## [Log file position and G-code line on pause/stop during file execution #2444](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/log-file-position-and-g-code-line-on-pause-stop-during-file-execution-2444/25437)
**Author:** [@ian\_ab](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ian_ab)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 4:06am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/log-file-position-and-g-code-line-on-pause-stop-during-file-execution-2444/25437 "2026-01-17T04:06:04Z")
Adds line number to log file when Maslow paused or stopped. Assist in manual edit of job file to jump over completed part of a job. [Next page](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/c/software-issues/7.md?page=1)