# Uncategorized **URL:** https://forums.maslowcnc.com/c/uncategorized/1.md [Latest](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tags.md) --- ## [🌎 Are we neighbors? Pin the Map! (optional) 🌍](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/are-we-neighbors-pin-the-map-optional/2059)
**Author:** [@nereo1](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/nereo1)\ **Replies:** 211\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 3:14am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/are-we-neighbors-pin-the-map-optional/2059 "2025-05-05T03:14:01Z")
TL;DR for this thread: @Dag83 made a map on Google Maps for Maslow users to pin their locations. This is strictly optional, but is a great way to connect with other users in your part of the world. The map can be foun… --- ## [Welcome to Discourse](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/welcome-to-discourse/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/welcome-to-discourse/8 "2023-11-02T22:33:08Z")
Welcome Everyone! A community driven, open source project like Maslow is only as strong as it’s community. Our forums are a place to share ideas and projects, and work together to make Maslow the best machine possible. … --- ## [AI CAD software](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ai-cad-software/26228)
**Author:** [@bar](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/bar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ai-cad-software/26228 "2026-09-22T17:10:26Z")
I just stumbled across https://illoca.com/ which is the best AI CAD that I’ve seen so far. It still seems to be missing the answer to “OK the AI made a thing, but now I want to interact with the resulting file manually”,… --- ## [maximum size that we can cut with this CNC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maximum-size-that-we-can-cut-with-this-cnc/21445)
**Author:** [@Steven](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Steven)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 11:33pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maximum-size-that-we-can-cut-with-this-cnc/21445 "2026-09-20T23:33:14Z")
I just ordered a Maslow today and wanted to no what is the maximum size that we can cut with this CNC. --- ## [Very frustrated with the software](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/very-frustrated-with-the-software/26223)
**Author:** [@Tyke](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Tyke)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/very-frustrated-with-the-software/26223 "2026-09-17T19:31:59Z")
I have spent many days attempting to be able to run my first gcode file. I set the frame anchor dimensions, belt extension length etc and was able to “Find Anchor Points” - but only once. I updated the firmware to the … --- ## [Feedback after one month using the maslow](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/feedback-after-one-month-using-the-maslow/26216)
**Author:** [@Fabien\_Pont](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Fabien_Pont)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/feedback-after-one-month-using-the-maslow/26216 "2026-09-14T18:53:54Z")
i would like to share my experience after my first weeks with the maslow. i have done three proper sessions with it: first about 4 days, then 2 days, and now my third one. And finally i feel like i understand the beast … --- ## [How does scaling work](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-does-scaling-work/26201)
**Author:** [@Martijn](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Martijn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-does-scaling-work/26201 "2026-09-06T06:05:01Z")
I’ trying to cut a part which came out 2mm short in the y-direction. I set the y-scale factor to 1.003, and was expecting it to be 2mm larger in y-direction. Instead it is 2mm shorter. I assume the Y-scale is used to mu… --- ## [Belts not retracting properly](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/belts-not-retracting-properly/26192)
**Author:** [@Dekal951](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Dekal951)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/belts-not-retracting-properly/26192 "2026-09-03T16:46:51Z")
I have a new maslow4. When I try and calibrate, some of the belts end up in a birds nest. Any help. I thought motors might be in wrong order? --- ## [Yaml seems garbled](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/yaml-seems-garbled/26188)
**Author:** [@wouldchuck](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/wouldchuck)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/yaml-seems-garbled/26188 "2026-09-02T17:15:03Z")
Frustrating day trying to get set up had a belt bind and get chewed up a bit. Then I couldnt figure out why the machine would just rock back and forth about an inch when trying to run find anchors. Earlier in the day th… --- ## [Why? "Encoder I2C error -103 on Bottom Left"](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/why-encoder-i2c-error-103-on-bottom-left/26134)
**Author:** [@Byron\_Abbey](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Byron_Abbey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/why-encoder-i2c-error-103-on-bottom-left/26134 "2026-08-27T23:38:17Z")
so i have been getting an “Encoder I2C error -103 on Bottom Left” After this, the maslow stops working I tried swapping cables (power cycling inbetween) no luck and when I swapped where they connect, I got “Encoder r… --- ## [Spare parts for maslow 4.1 ORDER #2140](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/spare-parts-for-maslow-4-1-order-2140/26139)
**Author:** [@Edoardo\_Occhi](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Edoardo_Occhi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/spare-parts-for-maslow-4-1-order-2140/26139 "2026-08-25T19:11:51Z")
ORDER #2140 Request for spare parts following damage during first use Hello, My name is Edoardo and I am writing from Italy. Unfortunately, after using the machine for the first time, some of the plastic components br… --- ## [Error 9, z motor not moving](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/error-9-z-motor-not-moving/26133)
**Author:** [@Byron\_Abbey](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Byron_Abbey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/error-9-z-motor-not-moving/26133 "2026-08-24T08:22:19Z")
z motor doesn’t move it starts the fan, that stays on I tried “go to z home” and got error 9 (power cycled five times) --- ## [When it will be available to purchase?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/when-it-will-be-available-to-purchase/25969)
**Author:** [@3dbuilder](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/3dbuilder)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/when-it-will-be-available-to-purchase/25969 "2026-08-20T21:22:46Z")
when i would be able to purchase one? when it’s the next drop? --- ## [Updated Anchor Location Calculation Simulator](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/updated-anchor-location-calculation-simulator/26112)
**Author:** [@bar](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/bar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 12:57am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/updated-anchor-location-calculation-simulator/26112 "2026-08-18T00:57:12Z")
I have been trying to better understand when and why the Levenberg–Marquardt algorithm fails to find a good solution. As part of that effort I’ve updated the simulator to parse raw data from the machine and hopefully vi… --- ## [Free Maslow V2 with complete set up - West Springfield, VA - without the router](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/free-maslow-v2-with-complete-set-up-west-springfield-va-without-the-router/26090)
**Author:** [@islasocial](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/islasocial)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/free-maslow-v2-with-complete-set-up-west-springfield-va-without-the-router/26090 "2026-08-05T20:32:47Z")
--- ## [Help with the maslow usb connection](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/help-with-the-maslow-usb-connection/26087)
**Author:** [@Byron\_Abbey](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Byron_Abbey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/help-with-the-maslow-usb-connection/26087 "2026-08-05T02:37:16Z")
i can no longer connect to maslow It flashes red instead of blue, and when i connect to “maslow” i dont get the pop up I think the next step is to “flash via usb” other than this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o… --- ## [How to update firmware from a mac](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-update-firmware-from-a-mac/26014)
**Author:** [@Byron\_Abbey](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Byron_Abbey)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 2:56am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-update-firmware-from-a-mac/26014 "2026-07-11T02:56:12Z")
I managed to brick my controller last time i tried to update I know how to remove files (index, yamel ect) and how to upload new files I am using a mac (someone said to zip the files if I’m using a mac… this probably c… --- ## [Building the simplest frame?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/building-the-simplest-frame/25945)
**Author:** [@Gilly\_Barr](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Gilly_Barr)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 5:33am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/building-the-simplest-frame/25945 "2026-07-10T05:33:45Z")
New here, and thinking about buying a maslow cnc.. One of my concerns (which is why im considering it in the first place) is building a proper frame for it. I am handy, but not sure i want to build a vertical frame. I h… --- ## [Want to buy a Maslow inc 4.1 as soon as possible](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/want-to-buy-a-maslow-inc-4-1-as-soon-as-possible/26009)
**Author:** [@HTNI](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/HTNI)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/want-to-buy-a-maslow-inc-4-1-as-soon-as-possible/26009 "2026-07-06T07:42:14Z")
Hi everybody ! We are creating a maker Space ( HTNI ) for the common good in Southern Germany / Bavaria / Austrian Border and had several delays doing that ( Covid , private ones ) , currently building a vertical ( 20 De… --- ## [Print 3D pezzo di maslow 4.1 morsetti](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/print-3d-pezzo-di-maslow-4-1-morsetti/25993)
**Author:** [@Netflix\_Shifi](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Netflix_Shifi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 3:38am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/print-3d-pezzo-di-maslow-4-1-morsetti/25993 "2026-07-05T03:38:56Z")
--- ## [Assembling 4.1 and both router lock wedge V shaped pieces broke](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/assembling-4-1-and-both-router-lock-wedge-v-shaped-pieces-broke/25966)
**Author:** [@AlBoman](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/AlBoman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/assembling-4-1-and-both-router-lock-wedge-v-shaped-pieces-broke/25966 "2026-07-01T06:04:00Z")
When I was assembling my new 4.1 kit, the little wedge piece that locks the router into the base plate before I even put a bolt in the wedge piece it broke just sliding it over the end of the router. Thinking I was being… --- ## [Gcode G05 Spline](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/gcode-g05-spline/25909)
**Author:** [@OmegaStone](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/OmegaStone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/gcode-g05-spline/25909 "2026-06-14T10:34:27Z")
Does the 4.1 firmware support gcode G05 spline commands? What CAD(?) software would generate an acceptable output file. I would like to design and cut templates for old fashion sink and range backsplashes, to be cut with… --- ## [Need sparepart leadscrew nut](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-sparepart-leadscrew-nut/25877)
**Author:** [@Bone](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Bone)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 5:00am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-sparepart-leadscrew-nut/25877 "2026-06-11T05:00:14Z")
My new Maslow came with only one leadscrew nuts on the spindle of the stepper motor. Does anybody have an idea where to get this thing? The machine seems to be useless without those nuts. I am from Germany - any help is… --- ## [Frogmouth anchor design](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/frogmouth-anchor-design/25873)
**Author:** [@Ross51](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Ross51)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/frogmouth-anchor-design/25873 "2026-06-09T04:59:13Z")
I have printed a frogmouth anchor and see there are 6 slots on the underside. Is there a reason or purpose for these slots? Is there a stl (or similar) file for the frogmouth without these slots? --- ## [diode laser engraving and cutting](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/diode-laser-engraving-and-cutting/25863)
**Author:** [@daniel37](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/daniel37)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/diode-laser-engraving-and-cutting/25863 "2026-06-06T22:57:35Z")
hi I just purchased a brand new Maslow 4.1 CNC Router Kit off of eBay last night for $650.00 just wanting to know can I use a diode laser on it for engraving and cutting, and is there software to run the machine if you… --- ## [Some one use this CNC ROUTER WITH OSB PANEL BEFORE](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/some-one-use-this-cnc-router-with-osb-panel-before/25851)
**Author:** [@Easysip](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Easysip)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/some-one-use-this-cnc-router-with-osb-panel-before/25851 "2026-06-04T00:19:31Z")
I own a SIP panel factory in Chile, and for a long time, I searched for a CNC router capable of cutting OSB. Although the panels are over 4.9 inches thick, I could perform cuts from both sides. I would like to know if… --- ## [Trouble connecting to the wifi](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/trouble-connecting-to-the-wifi/25843)
**Author:** [@Byron\_Abbey](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Byron_Abbey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 11:01am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/trouble-connecting-to-the-wifi/25843 "2026-06-03T11:01:07Z")
i have connected twice using the maslow wifi and the maslow.local I then updated the files they wouldn’t fit so i zipped the firmware.bin and the index.html.gz changed there names back again uploaded them and now i a… --- ## [Aluminium extrusion frame](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/aluminium-extrusion-frame/25822)
**Author:** [@Ross51](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Ross51)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/aluminium-extrusion-frame/25822 "2026-05-31T23:41:34Z")
I am new to Maslow and have just received my Maslow 4.1 box of bits. I don’t trust the accuracy of timber due to twists, warps and bows and Uni-Strut is expensive. I am planning on making my frame from 4040 and 4080 ex… --- ## [One Z motor intermittent operation](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/one-z-motor-intermittent-operation/25815)
**Author:** [@ian\_ab](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ian_ab)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/one-z-motor-intermittent-operation/25815 "2026-05-28T23:22:26Z")
One of the Z motors failed to operate in the middle of a cut. Plugged Z cables into the old Maslow 4 controller. No problem. No controllers in shop. @bar please advise and reserve me one when they are available --- ## [A Tale of Two Days, Terminal Warfare, and Why You Should Never Touch the Wi-Fi Settings (Plus an 8x4 Setup Guide)](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/a-tale-of-two-days-terminal-warfare-and-why-you-should-never-touch-the-wi-fi-settings-plus-an-8x4-setup-guide/25809)
**Author:** [@David\_Coster](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/David_Coster)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/a-tale-of-two-days-terminal-warfare-and-why-you-should-never-touch-the-wi-fi-settings-plus-an-8x4-setup-guide/25809 "2026-05-25T14:48:33Z")
A Tale of Two Days, Terminal Warfare, and Why You Should Never Touch the Wi-Fi Settings (Plus an 8x4 Setup Guide) ​Hi everyone, ​I’ve just emerged from a grueling, two-day technical wrestling match with my Maslow 4.1 fo… [Next page](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=1)