# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/tags.md) --- ## [The New Compatible Plasma Cutter List](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/the-new-compatible-plasma-cutter-list/554)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/the-new-compatible-plasma-cutter-list/554 "2026-02-25T20:43:22Z")
A Low Frequency start Plasma cutter is required for the ArcDroid™ to function properly All cutters below have been tested by us or confirmed by Users. There may be more Please add your experience in the comments belo… --- ## [Welcome To The ArcDroid™ Forum](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/welcome-to-the-arcdroid-forum/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/welcome-to-the-arcdroid-forum/7 "2022-09-16T15:58:07Z")
Welcome to the New community forum. We outgrew the old platform pretty quickly , so we’ve moved the chat over to a new more powerful platform. More users More file space better security better notifications If you ar… --- ## [About the General Discussion category](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/about-the-general-discussion-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2024, 6:52am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/about-the-general-discussion-category/3 "2024-09-28T06:52:46Z")
Talk about all things ArcDroid™ --- ## [Screen locked](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/screen-locked/6134)
**Author:** [@White](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/White)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/screen-locked/6134 "2026-09-24T15:27:59Z")
can someone walk me through how to download the update April 2,2026 onto a thumbdrive, i’m not very computer savvy, any help would be much appreciated, thanks --- ## [THC settings](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/thc-settings/4076)
**Author:** [@twentz](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/twentz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/thc-settings/4076 "2026-09-24T03:02:53Z")
I have started playing around with the THC using my hypertherm 45xp with built-in divider. My question is, is there a good starting point for the settings, and if so could anyone share those? I’ve been having some troub… --- ## [Hole location accuracy problem](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/hole-location-accuracy-problem/6131)
**Author:** [@wildman](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/wildman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/hole-location-accuracy-problem/6131 "2026-09-23T11:18:12Z")
I’m cutting header flanges and am having an issue with the hole locations being up to 0.100" off over the length of the flange. I’ve calibrated but the problem persists. --- ## [Magnetic Parallel Keepers, Holders. Vise, CNC,Kurt,Machinist Tools](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/magnetic-parallel-keepers-holders-vise-cnc-kurt-machinist-tools/6129)
**Author:** [@Jdd](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Jdd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 2:33am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/magnetic-parallel-keepers-holders-vise-cnc-kurt-machinist-tools/6129 "2026-09-23T02:33:26Z")
Amazon.com: Magnetic Parallel Keepers, Holders. Vise, CNC,Kurt,Machinist Tools (Blue) : Industrial & Scientific --- ## [machine startup](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/machine-startup/6126)
**Author:** [@sdn](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/sdn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/machine-startup/6126 "2026-09-21T01:26:59Z")
Hi experts. There’s a small thing that puzzles me a bit. Every time I start a cut, I have to start it twice. The first time, it starts running without the plasma. If I stop and start it again, the plasma cutter actually … --- ## [Purchasing the ArcDroid](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/purchasing-the-arcdroid/6128)
**Author:** [@S.A.M.INDUSTRIES](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/S.A.M.INDUSTRIES)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/purchasing-the-arcdroid/6128 "2026-09-18T22:11:22Z")
I am having the worst luck. I have been trying to purchase the invoice the support team has sent me and every transaction is being blocked. I can’t use my bank, PayPal, google pay, or Apple Pay to pay for all 9 items on … --- ## [Has anyone created a chart of settings adjusted by thickness for the Everlast 82i?](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/has-anyone-created-a-chart-of-settings-adjusted-by-thickness-for-the-everlast-82i/6114)
**Author:** [@Datheo](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Datheo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/has-anyone-created-a-chart-of-settings-adjusted-by-thickness-for-the-everlast-82i/6114 "2026-09-18T03:58:41Z")
Has anyone created a chart of settings adjusted by thickness for the Everlast 82i? --- ## [Controller update](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/controller-update/6107)
**Author:** [@Pothead](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Pothead)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/controller-update/6107 "2026-09-14T19:06:06Z")
Is it necessary to to update the plus controller before a mouse will work. I just got my new controller and I am so confused. Lol --- ## [Everlast 82 i](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/everlast-82-i/6117)
**Author:** [@Datheo](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Datheo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/everlast-82-i/6117 "2026-09-14T14:49:20Z")
Has anyone created a chart showing thickness-based setting adjustments for the Everlast 82i? --- ## [Miller 625 Xtreme](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/miller-625-xtreme/3594)
**Author:** [@Andypdx](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andypdx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/miller-625-xtreme/3594 "2026-09-14T13:14:50Z")
Does anyone have cut parameters for a Miller 625 X-treme plasma cutter? Just setting up and could use some help. --- ## [Plasma Cart With Folding Cut Tray](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/plasma-cart-with-folding-cut-tray/6101)
**Author:** [@TrenchFoot](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/TrenchFoot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/plasma-cart-with-folding-cut-tray/6101 "2026-09-13T20:04:32Z")
I built this shop cart with a folding tray to minimize the amount of floor space used. This should allow me to use the ArcDroid more often and with more consistent results. I started with a US General cart from HF an… --- ## [Has anyone solved the cutting slightly curved line issue?](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/has-anyone-solved-the-cutting-slightly-curved-line-issue/4739)
**Author:** [@twentz](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/twentz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/has-anyone-solved-the-cutting-slightly-curved-line-issue/4739 "2026-09-12T19:33:20Z")
I cannot get my machine to cut a straight line. My calibration shows that it is good, I have zero deletes, zero shifts and an error of .231 ( I have calibrated many times, always restoring factory settings before calibr… --- ## [I need the files that came with the new Controller Plus](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/i-need-the-files-that-came-with-the-new-controller-plus/6103)
**Author:** [@Car34](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Car34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/i-need-the-files-that-came-with-the-new-controller-plus/6103 "2026-09-10T15:35:29Z")
Hello, Something happened with the memory card that came with my new Controller Plus and I lost all the files on it. I know that includes the Controller Plus manual but I don’t know what else is now missing. Is there … --- ## [Support - Zero](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/support-zero/6083)
**Author:** [@Eucyblues](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Eucyblues)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 3:15am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/support-zero/6083 "2026-09-10T03:15:16Z")
So I posted a new topic yesterday complaining about a total lack of support for problems and queries - no response a support ticket, and looking today - I find it has disappeared !! - Can’t stand the criticism it seems. --- ## [Powermax 45 snij problemen](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/powermax-45-snij-problemen/6102)
**Author:** [@landrover](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/landrover)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/powermax-45-snij-problemen/6102 "2026-09-09T14:38:29Z")
Hallo iemand bekend met het probleem heb een powermax 45 xp met een machine toorts uit china als ik hem instel op snijden gaat hij naar een aantal centimeters uit maar als ik hem op gudsen zet snijd hij maar niet mooi ie… --- ## [I need help disabling the cpc on my powermax 1000 hydrotherm](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/i-need-help-disabling-the-cpc-on-my-powermax-1000-hydrotherm/6099)
**Author:** [@staffordkeaton](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/staffordkeaton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/i-need-help-disabling-the-cpc-on-my-powermax-1000-hydrotherm/6099 "2026-09-08T21:52:59Z")
I’ve looked everywhere online with no clear instructions and even tried contacting arc droid with no response. Is there anyone that can walk me through the steps? --- ## [Plus controller issues](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/plus-controller-issues/6100)
**Author:** [@Gus](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Gus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/plus-controller-issues/6100 "2026-09-07T19:23:08Z")
Hi I just got a plus controller I installed the new pcb done all the updates , my issue is I loose my arc the tourch lowers to the steel eases as per normal but once the arc strikes it stops immediately the arm itself c… --- ## [THC Explanation of Settings](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/thc-explanation-of-settings/5869)
**Author:** [@Dalinc](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Dalinc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 2:10am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/thc-explanation-of-settings/5869 "2026-09-06T02:10:16Z")
Hi, looking for some guidance on THC settings. Firstly the THC is working however, I’m a bit stumped as to fine tuning? Does anyone have a link or some guidance as to what function in the THC does what? The reason for th… --- ## [Dxf file size limitation?](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/dxf-file-size-limitation/6097)
**Author:** [@mountbeautymenshed](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/mountbeautymenshed)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 3:43am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/dxf-file-size-limitation/6097 "2026-09-04T03:43:19Z")
Hi All, Just starting out with our new arcdroid at Mount Beauty Mens Shed in Aus. The first two DXF files I tried to load have been too big for the machines’ memory. Can anyone tell me the file size limit so I can break… --- ## [Multiple cutter calibrations](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/multiple-cutter-calibrations/6095)
**Author:** [@Cyknife](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Cyknife)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/multiple-cutter-calibrations/6095 "2026-09-02T22:38:57Z")
I run a laser and I calibrated with the laser head. If I change over to my plasma my cutter the offset is greater than the laser so my “calibration” is somewhat off. This results in slightly egged or trapazoidal parts. T… --- ## [THC (Torch height control) feedback](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/thc-torch-height-control-feedback/3940)
**Author:** [@Matt\_UK](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Matt_UK)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/thc-torch-height-control-feedback/3940 "2026-09-02T14:51:53Z")
Having enabled THC on my droid recently I got to experimenting with it. Initially I was getting mixed results. some cuts were great others the THC didn’t perform as I expected, even glitching the machine to needing a res… --- ## [Xtool laser](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/xtool-laser/5809)
**Author:** [@pq55](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/pq55)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/xtool-laser/5809 "2026-09-01T23:07:20Z")
Hi, i was able to install my xtool laser on the acdroid by 3d print two small stand. The ardroid control the torch via the safety loop of the xtool.I cut 1/4 thick with dry shop air quite easy. Kerf is so small, piece h… --- ## [A simple question](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/a-simple-question/6089)
**Author:** [@wetrudgeon](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/wetrudgeon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/a-simple-question/6089 "2026-09-01T19:29:52Z")
How do I clear an existing part from the screen? --- ## [This is new](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/this-is-new/6094)
**Author:** [@Jdd](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Jdd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/this-is-new/6094 "2026-09-01T00:33:00Z")
This is new??? --- ## [Clamping/hold-down for thin sheet (1mm) art cuts on FlexTable — anyone solved this?"](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/clamping-hold-down-for-thin-sheet-1mm-art-cuts-on-flextable-anyone-solved-this/6074)
**Author:** [@Mike-in-France](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Mike-in-France)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/clamping-hold-down-for-thin-sheet-1mm-art-cuts-on-flextable-anyone-solved-this/6074 "2026-08-29T18:51:00Z")
Machine: ArcDroid with the new Controller Plus, SimpleTrace fully updated, cutting with a Hypertherm Powermax 30 Air. I’m cutting detailed wall-art pieces — lots of small enclosed shapes and islands, currently a fairly … --- ## [Zaxis backlash calibration](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/zaxis-backlash-calibration/6086)
**Author:** [@wetrudgeon](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/wetrudgeon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/zaxis-backlash-calibration/6086 "2026-08-28T10:45:00Z")
Hello, I don’t know why I’,m not seeing the things the manual says I should be seeing I do home\>zero\>trace\>shape\>O press stylus button and I get a screen that says x:0.01 y:0.01 d 60.00 lead: 3.00 entry/ L cut. I am nt … --- ## [Can I make a suggestion?](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/can-i-make-a-suggestion/6087)
**Author:** [@Jdd](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Jdd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/can-i-make-a-suggestion/6087 "2026-08-28T04:00:36Z")
When I first started we had dozens of tutorials on how to get started can we bring them up to date with both controllers so newbies have a place to start like we did if it could be placed on the arcdroid page it could he… [Next page](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/c/general/4.md?page=1)