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the motor driver detects the fault and sends the signal to the the mesa. When driver detects the fault it also disables the motor (causing the z axis to fall). What I want is for the driver to stop the motor and hold position when it detects a fault not disable it.

Routerworks wrote:

... I simply want to be able to draw something in Inkscape, some closed loop and some curved lines that are not connected beginning to end, export it as a svg, import it into something and generate a g code.

Why would you export that as SVG when you CAN export it as gcode from Inkscape ????
Here is a quick video, just choose a mill instead of plasma:

Some tips:
-you can not export objects as gcode, only paths, there is a menu for converting things to path
-same goes for text, convert to path before exporting
-while Inkscape can do depths, it can do steps, probably not usable for depth maps

Awesome thank you!

I got a little more work done this morning, the PC now boots up when power is applied, the impulseformer is wired to 12v but I found the 5v is not hooked up to the correct pin, Chinese wiring diagram or I was wrong not sure yet, and all the raceway is snapped back into place so you can't see the rats nest of wiring. Should hopefully have the machine scales reading something when I find the correct wire for 5v. All of the other pins rung out correct so it's just the one color wire. I ordered a touchscreen interface so I should be starting the build for the control panel when that arrives. I need to decide if I want the jog wheel on the interface or on a pendant or both. Regardless I have a 7i73 for that stuff. I am considering implementing a 4x20 LCD display into the pendant control but don't know if that would really add any value as my touch screen will be fairly large and easy to read or I hope from a distance.