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This Category is for Archive content from the old forum. --- ## [More shapes Please?](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/more-shapes-please/48)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/more-shapes-please/48 "2022-11-02T19:56:23Z")
Jim Leisring 1mo Are there any more shapes being considered for the controller? We have circles, squares, the new radius and angle features… Can we get triangles and octagons? 0 likes Like Reply 6 POSTS 138 VIEWS … --- ## [Multiple Trace parts?](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/multiple-trace-parts/47)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/multiple-trace-parts/47 "2022-11-02T19:54:47Z")
JL Jim Leisring 10d When tracing a part, the zero seems to be hard coded to the part. To make a second cut of the same part, It seems we are required to maneuver the material to the zero point. I have not figured… --- ## [Torch height control](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/torch-height-control/46)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/torch-height-control/46 "2022-11-02T19:53:58Z")
AC Anthony Castrovinci 1mo Can you tell us more about the THC function and how is works with the arcdroid? Specifically the following questions: Will it work with any plasma cutter or does it need to have some k… --- ## [Maximum cut window for table build](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/maximum-cut-window-for-table-build/45)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/maximum-cut-window-for-table-build/45 "2022-11-02T19:53:15Z")
RF Rob Fenwick 11d New unit is a couple of weeks away and I am designing a table. I know the unit produces an arc outside of the specified window and I know that at the extremes the tolerance drops, but I am goin… --- ## [Not an owner yet, but questions](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/not-an-owner-yet-but-questions/44)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/not-an-owner-yet-but-questions/44 "2022-11-02T19:52:01Z")
WS Wallace Saunders 1mo So am a garage hobbyist with plasma. I currently have a hypertherm 30XP. The Arcdroid really hits all my points for size, portability, cost etc. But . . . I’ve been disappointed before wit… --- ## [Securing Arcdroid Base](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/securing-arcdroid-base/43)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/securing-arcdroid-base/43 "2022-11-02T19:49:52Z")
BD Bob DeWachter 14d I can see myself working various areas of a large sheet of steel. Has anyone considered using electromagnets to secure the base of the Arcdroid? Basically set it up so it can be used like a m… --- ## [Lubrication Question](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/lubrication-question/42)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/lubrication-question/42 "2022-11-02T19:49:23Z")
cc chuck crossland 13d Is there a recommended product for keeping the pivot points lubricated and at which points 0 likes Like Reply 2 POSTS 61 VIEWS Reply Edit Delete BD Bob DeWachter 13d I thin… --- ## [CAD and Post Processors](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/cad-and-post-processors/41)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/cad-and-post-processors/41 "2022-11-02T19:48:19Z")
BD Bob DeWachter 14d I know little about CAD. Have a buddy who is proficient with AutoCad. What post processor can be used to convert AutoCad to files the ArcDroid will be happy with? 0 likes Like Reply 4 POS… --- ## [Having some trouble](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/having-some-trouble/40)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/having-some-trouble/40 "2022-11-02T19:47:19Z")
Josh Jensen 21d I’m having some trouble cutting. It will trace and “cut” (follow the program without the torch on) but as soon as I enable the torch it will pierce but won’t move. What am I doing wrong? 0 likes Like R… --- ## [User friendly for beginner cad programs](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/user-friendly-for-beginner-cad-programs/39)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/user-friendly-for-beginner-cad-programs/39 "2022-11-02T19:35:22Z")
JM Joe Miller 2mo Hello everyone. What are you guys using for CAD programs. Im looking for something simple and basic and that also won’t break the bank. Need to work on my cad skills before I start spending the … --- ## [Compatible Cutter List](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/compatible-cutter-list/38)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/compatible-cutter-list/38 "2022-11-02T19:33:36Z")
JS JT Simmons 4mo I ordered an Arcdroid and it has shipped! I read the admonition under the picture of the unit and realized my existing plasma cutter with high freq arc start would not do. I researched inexpensi… --- ## [Which plasma with CNC port are you using for torch height?](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/which-plasma-with-cnc-port-are-you-using-for-torch-height/37)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/which-plasma-with-cnc-port-are-you-using-for-torch-height/37 "2022-11-02T19:31:18Z")
LD Littleboss DWH 22d If you currently have a plasma with a CNC and are using it for torch height, post the model. Thanks I am looking at the Hypertherm 45XP with CNC port and machine torch and wondered if anyo… --- ## [Another New Owner](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/another-new-owner/36)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/another-new-owner/36 "2022-11-02T19:30:25Z")
BD Bob DeWachter 29d Just recieved my Arcdroid yesterday morning. Took 8 days from ordering to my doorstep. Impressed with the packaging and overall build quality. Currently set up in my living room for the learn… --- ## [Tracing Mistakes](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/tracing-mistakes/35)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/tracing-mistakes/35 "2022-11-02T19:28:32Z")
BD Bob DeWachter 9d I’ve run into issues tracing a template. Holding the stylus button and tracing the template you have a oops moment and stray from the template. Using the undo, I delete back to a known good sp… --- ## [Connecting Hypertherm 45XP to ArcDroid](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/connecting-hypertherm-45xp-to-arcdroid/34)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/connecting-hypertherm-45xp-to-arcdroid/34 "2022-11-02T19:26:56Z")
LD Littleboss DWH 2d I wrote a post over on the Facebook group and was going to post it here. The forum won’t let me copy and paste my text so instead of rewritting it here’s a link to the instructions 0 likes --- ## [ArcDroid Accessory](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/arcdroid-accessory/33)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/arcdroid-accessory/33 "2022-11-02T19:26:13Z")
BD Bob DeWachter 4d Picked up this bubble level on Amazon for short money. Can live on the arm hub and really shows what is going on with the level of the arm. 2 likes Like 2 POSTS 49 VIEWS Reply GL… --- ## [3D Printed Corner Datum](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/3d-printed-corner-datum/32)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/3d-printed-corner-datum/32 "2022-11-02T19:25:20Z")
BD Bob DeWachter 4d Not intending to step on any toes here… I had a window of opportunity to have a few Corner Datums printed up on a high end 3D printer in Black Onyx material. They were made to perfectly mate w…