# \#webcontrol **URL:** https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tag/webcontrol/108.md [Latest](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tags.md) --- ## [Webcontrol just can't connect](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-just-cant-connect/25678)
**Author:** [@brynja](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/brynja)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-just-cant-connect/25678 "2026-04-10T22:26:37Z")
I swear this used to work, but something happened and I’ve been down the rabbit hole of upgrades and configurations but nothing seems to be working. When I run webcontrol it gives the output in the screenshot and I cann… --- ## [Home Wifi connection](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/home-wifi-connection/25682)
**Author:** [@Ian\_Tolond](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Ian_Tolond)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/home-wifi-connection/25682 "2026-04-07T21:24:24Z")
MASLOW 4.1 (vertical) initial setup and calibration, a few questions: Joining Home Wifi. If anyone has a link they can share on what settings and where they are configured (for the latest firmware release), that would … --- ## [M3 and M5 gcode Motor Control Workaround](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/m3-and-m5-gcode-motor-control-workaround/25171)
**Author:** [@TerryS](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/TerryS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/m3-and-m5-gcode-motor-control-workaround/25171 "2025-11-12T14:29:45Z")
I am spoiled. I am used to having the motor control start and stop with a gcode command. I looked through the FluidNC documentation and came up with a workaround that has been great for me. I set up a small ESP8266 circ… --- ## [WebControl Setup on Raspberry Pi](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-setup-on-raspberry-pi/12473)
**Author:** [@Orob](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Orob)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-setup-on-raspberry-pi/12473 "2025-01-27T16:53:12Z")
Options To set up your RPI, you now have 4 options for the basic OS called Raspian in order from easiest to hardest (totally subjective and may not be the same order for your talents): 1. Full Image Raspian get it here:… --- ## [Z-Axis Jog in WebControl Won’t Work](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/z-axis-jog-in-webcontrol-won-t-work/21456)
**Author:** [@CY\_OP](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/CY_OP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/z-axis-jog-in-webcontrol-won-t-work/21456 "2024-06-09T18:13:30Z")
I’m testing the parts of a Maslow kit and I cannot get passed these errors for the z-axis. The z-axis test passes fine in both directions, and reports position change. However when I try to use the z jog buttons in webco… --- ## [SOLD Used Maslow $300 with webcontrol raspberry pi and long chains](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sold-used-maslow-300-with-webcontrol-raspberry-pi-and-long-chains/18615)
**Author:** [@Blazman](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Blazman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sold-used-maslow-300-with-webcontrol-raspberry-pi-and-long-chains/18615 "2023-01-20T22:02:43Z")
I bought this about 3 years ago. Works great, I just don’t use it anymore. Comes with rigid router, raspberry pi, z-axis as well. --- ## [Z Axis Issues - Drifting](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/z-axis-issues-drifting/18475)
**Author:** [@ControlsEE](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ControlsEE)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 5:07am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/z-axis-issues-drifting/18475 "2022-12-17T05:07:19Z")
TLDR: Z Axis is drifting and Makermade is being unresponsive Hello, I have a Makermade Original Maslow kit that I built in October and are still having issues with. Makermade has been unresponsive over the last two week… --- ## [WebControl: how to use the basic and advanced features](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-how-to-use-the-basic-and-advanced-features/13241)
**Author:** [@Orob](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Orob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-how-to-use-the-basic-and-advanced-features/13241 "2022-09-13T01:39:07Z")
The purpose of this wiki entry is to describe how to fully use the basic and advanced features of webcontrol. This is intended to be more than just a basic overview, with links, videos and instructions. Webcontrol can … --- ## [Webcontrol Troubleshooting questions](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-troubleshooting-questions/17797)
**Author:** [@ACME](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ACME)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-troubleshooting-questions/17797 "2022-03-30T13:18:47Z")
I deleted the original question but what I’m trying to determine is if there is a setting in WC that turns off the grid and the machine center position circle? Otherwise, I think I need to re-install WC on the raspberry… --- ## [Cut of the final sled is going awry](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/cut-of-the-final-sled-is-going-awry/17519)
**Author:** [@vayu.rw](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/vayu.rw)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/cut-of-the-final-sled-is-going-awry/17519 "2022-01-03T20:51:41Z")
As the final step of the setup, I need to cut the final sled. The sled is being cut as an oval instead of a circle as displayed in the webcontrol console. While cutting the top of the sled, the temp sled went off the b… --- ## [Unable to move sled to Home](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/unable-to-move-sled-to-home/17511)
**Author:** [@vayu.rw](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/vayu.rw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/unable-to-move-sled-to-home/17511 "2021-12-24T02:01:30Z")
Hi: I bought my kit from eastbaysource and have hooked up everything per instructions (over various posts). I got the chains moving (before connecting to sled) However, I am Unable to do any form of calibration fo r… --- ## [Intial Calibration all directions are reversed](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/intial-calibration-all-directions-are-reversed/17447)
**Author:** [@vayu.rw](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/vayu.rw)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 4:30am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/intial-calibration-all-directions-are-reversed/17447 "2021-12-03T04:30:41Z")
Hi: I tried setting the sled up. However, my motors and directions are all reversed. I followed exactly as is specified in these instructions. front view of frame : and the rear view : the connections are as pe… --- ## [New RPi setup IP reverts to 192.168.50.1 after a few seconds](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/new-rpi-setup-ip-reverts-to-192-168-50-1-after-a-few-seconds/17293)
**Author:** [@turgin99](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/turgin99)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/new-rpi-setup-ip-reverts-to-192-168-50-1-after-a-few-seconds/17293 "2021-10-29T19:43:39Z")
Hello, Setting up my maslow for the first time and trying to get WebControl working on a Rpi 3. I am using the webcontrol-pi image and edited the wpa\_supplicant text file as instructed. When I boot the Pi it initially… --- ## [Work in Progress: GCode Optimization in WebControl](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/work-in-progress-gcode-optimization-in-webcontrol/12571)
**Author:** [@madgrizzle](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/madgrizzle)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/work-in-progress-gcode-optimization-in-webcontrol/12571 "2021-08-28T16:03:28Z")
I started working on adding a routine to webcontrol to perform gcode optimization. I stumbled upon a python implementation of travelling salesperson problem (TSP) that used genetic algorithm that I think will work with … --- ## [WebControl Buttons Stopped Working](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-buttons-stopped-working/16778)
**Author:** [@twingotango](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/twingotango)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-buttons-stopped-working/16778 "2021-06-18T01:25:49Z")
Hello! I’ve been working on calibrating my Maslow setup and I’ve run into an issue with WebControl. I had it working great last week; calibration went well and I was cutting some test items. I had ordered the ring setup … --- ## [WebControl vs Groundcontrol](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-vs-groundcontrol/16295)
**Author:** [@The\_Cat\_In\_The\_Hat](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/The_Cat_In_The_Hat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-vs-groundcontrol/16295 "2021-03-23T13:40:53Z")
Hello! Quick questions: Just curious about opinions on webcontrol vs groundcontrol… Things such as… Does one run better than the other? If I already have everything setup on groundcontrol is it worth it to re-setup ev… --- ## [Webcontrol on touchscreen](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-on-touchscreen/13305)
**Author:** [@ShadyG](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ShadyG)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-on-touchscreen/13305 "2021-03-08T08:31:46Z")
Hi guys, the newest version of webcontrol is very usable on my small touchscreen attached to my pi. Only one issue I have found, for some reason it displays the board and movements for the maslow upside down. If you mo… --- ## [Maslow m2 gpio spindle control](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maslow-m2-gpio-spindle-control/15784)
**Author:** [@richik75](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/richik75)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 12:54am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maslow-m2-gpio-spindle-control/15784 "2021-01-13T00:54:51Z")
hi all, i have ordered my maslow m2 kit and picking up the rest of the required parts i already setup a raspberry pi for webcontrol, makita rt0700 got delivered and an old notebook is ready for the jobs. my question: … --- ## [Stopped running mid-code](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/stopped-running-mid-code/15048)
**Author:** [@thekantorfour](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/thekantorfour)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/stopped-running-mid-code/15048 "2020-11-08T19:21:36Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve gotten everything set up and made a few cuts no problem (gotten through calibration unscathed, knock on wood). My issue is that I’ve created some gcode through SketchUCam for a table that I’m making and… --- ## [Webcontrol won't show toolpath](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-wont-show-toolpath/15062)
**Author:** [@Cannon9559](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Cannon9559)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-wont-show-toolpath/15062 "2020-10-27T01:33:53Z")
Hey guys, Weird thing, web control won’t show the tool path. I’m not sure how to make sure it’s in the right place. --- ## [Connection Lost Issue](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/connection-lost-issue/14528)
**Author:** [@Manuel\_Matus](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Manuel_Matus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/connection-lost-issue/14528 "2020-09-18T10:21:47Z")
Hi all, I have been having some issues with my maslow. So I am using webcontrol and holeycalibration. I do my calibration and everything is beautiful!!! I open my gcode and it cuts like a charm!!! However, every 2 or 3 … --- ## [WebControl Z Axis Direction of Touch Plate](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-z-axis-direction-of-touch-plate/14391)
**Author:** [@cardsin2005](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/cardsin2005)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-z-axis-direction-of-touch-plate/14391 "2020-08-25T02:32:14Z")
Does anyone using WebControl also use a touch plate for zeroing the z axis? I have a Metal Maslow sled that uses the inverted z axis motor. I already know that I need to change my z axis pitch to a NEGATIVE number to get… --- ## [Webcontrol pendant software -tie- in - \> entry point for external data in the code?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-pendant-software-tie-in-entry-point-for-external-data-in-the-code/12052)
**Author:** [@Orob](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Orob)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-pendant-software-tie-in-entry-point-for-external-data-in-the-code/12052 "2020-06-23T06:45:24Z")
I have a wiimote and a raspberry pi. The raspberry pi is now programmatically taking button inputs in python from the wiimote via the bluetooth that is included on the raspberry pi 3. The question: What might be the b… --- ## [Update after Webcontrol Update](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/update-after-webcontrol-update/13505)
**Author:** [@cmullins70](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/cmullins70)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/update-after-webcontrol-update/13505 "2020-05-26T14:12:18Z")
After update the server fails to start. -$$$$$- /home/pi/webcontrol/main.py /home/pi/webcontrol -$$$$$- opening browser Checking latest pyrelease. Traceback (most recent call last): File “main.py”, line 782, in … --- ## [Adding new Setting: Help with error resolution - non iterable NoneType?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/adding-new-setting-help-with-error-resolution-non-iterable-nonetype/13463)
**Author:** [@Orob](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Orob)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2020, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/adding-new-setting-help-with-error-resolution-non-iterable-nonetype/13463 "2020-05-21T21:19:07Z")
In trying to add a new page to the actions menu for upper and lower software controlled z axis limits, I have the button in place: but when clicked on it, it says: and the terminal message is: cannot unpack non-… --- ## [Does a Firmware Flash Require Recalibration?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/does-a-firmware-flash-require-recalibration/13389)
**Author:** [@Orob](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Orob)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/does-a-firmware-flash-require-recalibration/13389 "2020-05-16T23:43:38Z")
So there is this question that needs and answer: If say a person who had only calibrated 5 times and 3 of them were for holey calibration and they wanted to test a custom firmware version and custom webcontrol software,… --- ## [RPi Webcontrol for dummies](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/rpi-webcontrol-for-dummies/12466)
**Author:** [@ShadyG](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ShadyG)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2020, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/rpi-webcontrol-for-dummies/12466 "2020-05-13T21:02:28Z")
I think I need a tutorial for a dummy. I have an RPi 3 B+, and all the trimmings including a touch screen. I feel like a dummy but can’t figure out if I need to configure the RPi with one of the available Os offerings … --- ## [Webcontrol just stops](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-just-stops/13285)
**Author:** [@cmullins70](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/cmullins70)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-just-stops/13285 "2020-05-11T16:31:12Z")
Twice today Webcontrol has just stopped on me. No errors, no strange terminal messages. Anyone have any suggestions? --- ## [WebControl RPI 3B GPIO](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-rpi-3b-gpio/12131)
**Author:** [@Orob](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Orob)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/webcontrol-rpi-3b-gpio/12131 "2020-05-07T18:49:18Z")
I have hooked up 3 buttons and 1 LED to my raspberry pi. The buttons each have one side to GPIO pin and one side to ground (Pullups?) The LED has the anode to GPIO and the cathode to ground. (Active high?) What are t… --- ## [Z-Axis Plunge of Death](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/z-axis-plunge-of-death/13085)
**Author:** [@cmullins70](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/cmullins70)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/z-axis-plunge-of-death/13085 "2020-05-03T00:39:20Z")
I am finally past calibration and into a solid operational mode. I am cutting the sample design from Frontier Design (beautiful stuff!) and making decent progress - except for this recurring z-axis anomaly: Twice now … [Next page](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tag/webcontrol/108.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=webcontrol)