# Tips and Tricks **URL:** https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/c/tips-and-tricks/5.md [Latest](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Tips and Tricks category](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/about-the-tips-and-tricks-category/15)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/about-the-tips-and-tricks-category/15 "2022-10-27T16:09:00Z")
Share Your Favourite Settings Shortcuts And Cool Tricks --- ## [Issue cutting holes](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/issue-cutting-holes/5953)
**Author:** [@jimpanz](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/jimpanz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/issue-cutting-holes/5953 "2026-06-07T16:24:27Z")
I tried searching for the answer and could not find any answers. I am trying to cut a .625" hole is 3/16 plate. I have adjusted the size of the hole up to .66" in simple trace and still cant get the correct size hole. I… --- ## [Cheaper DIY "machine" torch](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/cheaper-diy-machine-torch/5000)
**Author:** [@snowrx](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/snowrx)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/cheaper-diy-machine-torch/5000 "2025-12-22T23:12:45Z")
I kept having the torch handle getting in the way of my work clamps, so I wanted a vertical torch head, but not so much that I wanted to drop $2-300 on one. I found an $87 torch on Aliexpress that more or less matched th… --- ## [EstlCam Setup](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/estlcam-setup/4340)
**Author:** [@Middyeasy](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Middyeasy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/estlcam-setup/4340 "2025-11-16T03:06:03Z")
Hello, I thought i would post a quick how to setup EstlCam and bust out a quick gcode with it. Simple Trace can do all of this by simply loading the DXF but if its a busy file ( ie very organic in nature) then it might … --- ## [My arcdroid mods](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/my-arcdroid-mods/5578)
**Author:** [@Maximus86](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Maximus86)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 6:57am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/my-arcdroid-mods/5578 "2025-10-16T06:57:53Z")
I like how hackable the machine is! I have to do my cutting outside, with the machine and plasma stored inside on a shelf when not in use. Not having the machine ready to go can be a bit of hurdle, making me reluctant to… --- ## [Issue with cut path](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/issue-with-cut-path/5548)
**Author:** [@FFmetal](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/FFmetal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/issue-with-cut-path/5548 "2025-08-29T14:39:21Z")
Im having trouble with this one drawing. Arc Droid keeps altering the drawing. What am I doing wrong? The one end bracket draws appropriately while the other side is inverted or something. I’ve tried redrawing it on my … --- ## [Have an area in cut on lead in?](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/have-an-area-in-cut-on-lead-in/5394)
**Author:** [@fzr400](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/fzr400)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/have-an-area-in-cut-on-lead-in/5394 "2025-07-16T14:08:57Z")
Ok so my first real cut with the laser 2 concentric circles for a lid on my vacuum chamber for a perforated casting flask. Both circles gas about 10mm uncut in the same place? I am sure I missed a setting, but not sure… --- ## [Paitence and attention to details equals better cuts!](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/paitence-and-attention-to-details-equals-better-cuts/5344)
**Author:** [@StevenSparky](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/StevenSparky)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/paitence-and-attention-to-details-equals-better-cuts/5344 "2025-07-10T19:41:39Z")
When i ordered my ArcDroid I also ordered the X2. I built a nice downdraft table and mounted the X2 to the rear side with the brackets provided. I quickly mounted everything and calibrated the machine and started using i… --- ## [Dialing in cut settings](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/dialing-in-cut-settings/729)
**Author:** [@Amp\_Mechanic\_JB](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Amp_Mechanic_JB)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/dialing-in-cut-settings/729 "2025-07-01T01:40:34Z")
I’m sure many of you have stumbled onto my youtube videos but thought I should share for new users. I’m slowly working my way though addressing certain common issues people are having/may have if they are new to CNC. He… --- ## [Fusion 360 walk through](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/fusion-360-walk-through/174)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 11:12am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/fusion-360-walk-through/174 "2025-02-20T11:12:04Z")
User Chris Rawlins found this and posted on the old forum. I’m reposting here Very good generic walk through buy a youtuber called Tinwhisperer on how to design and process a part Using fusion 360 --- ## [Duplicate Cuts/Multiple Parts](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/duplicate-cuts-multiple-parts/4997)
**Author:** [@plongson](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/plongson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/duplicate-cuts-multiple-parts/4997 "2025-02-13T02:41:03Z")
Is there a way to start a second cut (multiple parts) WITHOUT moving the material and force ArcDroid to a new zero start point using the control box? --- ## [EZ stylus storage mount](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/ez-stylus-storage-mount/4999)
**Author:** [@snowrx](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/snowrx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/ez-stylus-storage-mount/4999 "2025-02-13T02:01:38Z")
If your cart or table has angle iron corners or a flat flange somewhere, here’s an easy way to keep your stylus out of the way. Just hold the stylus mount up to the flange so you can mark out the location of the pin hol… --- ## [Open Source Layout Software: Deepnest.io](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/open-source-layout-software-deepnest-io/4393)
**Author:** [@Behemoth60](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Behemoth60)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/open-source-layout-software-deepnest-io/4393 "2025-02-01T16:42:37Z")
Apologies if this has been covered already but I did not find any reference to Deepnest on this forum yet… If you are cutting multiple parts at one time, and want to minimize waste material, then layout of all the parts… --- ## [Additional Emergency Stop](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/additional-emergency-stop/4932)
**Author:** [@DeepWoods](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/DeepWoods)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/additional-emergency-stop/4932 "2025-01-26T14:12:27Z")
I have my Arcdroid setup on a down draft table that put the Emergency Stop button where I can’t get to it when I might need it the most. So to solve that problem, I wired up an additional E-Stop so I can move it around … --- ## [Articulated arm to hold cable](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/articulated-arm-to-hold-cable/4351)
**Author:** [@Wrightracing](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Wrightracing)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/articulated-arm-to-hold-cable/4351 "2024-12-15T04:08:45Z")
Does anyone know of a good articulated arm to put on a table for the Arcdroid. I am going to make a 4’x2’ slat table for my Arcdroid with the X2 extension track. Any links to buy one or pictures of something you made. T… --- ## [Settings for Unimig Cut 45](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/settings-for-unimig-cut-45/1479)
**Author:** [@Timknight](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Timknight)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/settings-for-unimig-cut-45/1479 "2024-12-04T03:03:11Z")
Has anyone created a basic setting guide for use with the Unimig Cut 45 Plasma Cutter sold in Australia? --- ## [“Center punch” with a ArcDroid](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/center-punch-with-a-arcdroid/4552)
**Author:** [@Oldbike99](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Oldbike99)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/center-punch-with-a-arcdroid/4552 "2024-11-09T16:35:03Z")
I have been getting used to my ArcDroid, prior to the cable to my plasma cutter arriving. The question I have is, is there a way to have ArcDroid briefly trigger the plasma to create a small divot in the material, markin… --- ## [Stencilfy - a free Node.js app for converting pert near any font text you choose to a Plasma friendly SVG](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/stencilfy-a-free-node-js-app-for-converting-pert-near-any-font-text-you-choose-to-a-plasma-friendly-svg/3703)
**Author:** [@KenM](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/KenM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/stencilfy-a-free-node-js-app-for-converting-pert-near-any-font-text-you-choose-to-a-plasma-friendly-svg/3703 "2024-07-22T13:48:07Z")
I wanted share a program with you’all called Stencilfy. This is a web based app that can take about any font you have on your PC and make a text field input convert to a Plasma Friendly SVG output. https://stencilfy.onr… --- ## [Magnetic low profile ground clamp](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/magnetic-low-profile-ground-clamp/4345)
**Author:** [@Jdd](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Jdd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/magnetic-low-profile-ground-clamp/4345 "2024-07-16T20:16:03Z")
Magnetic low profile ground clamp Ps don’t dissemble your only ground before you cut out your plate. --- ## [Making letters](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/making-letters/4281)
**Author:** [@Jdd](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Jdd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/making-letters/4281 "2024-06-28T18:10:06Z")
--- ## [New shop heater](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/new-shop-heater/4044)
**Author:** [@Jdd](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Jdd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/new-shop-heater/4044 "2024-05-10T10:04:38Z")
Bought a new shop heater for the garage HCALORY 12V 8KW Diesel Heater All-in-one Car Heater Single Hole with Remote Control Digital Monitor for Car Trucks Boat Bus RV and Trailer, Red I needed heat and my gas lines are n… --- ## [X2 alignment problems](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/x2-alignment-problems/4017)
**Author:** [@Welder10](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Welder10)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/x2-alignment-problems/4017 "2024-03-12T23:07:56Z")
having troubles with the second half lining up with the first half off by 1/2 inch vertically any suggestions would be grate --- ## [Contour Gauge with Lock using simple trace](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/contour-gauge-with-lock-using-simple-trace/3924)
**Author:** [@Jdd](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Jdd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/contour-gauge-with-lock-using-simple-trace/3924 "2024-02-17T01:00:04Z")
Quick and easy tool while using simple trace Contour Gauge with Lock|10+5 Inch Construction Rulers Measure Tool for Corners and Contoured, Handyman DIY Woodworking Tools, Construction Carpenter Tools, Father’s Day Gift … --- ## [Additional tool paths when going from Fusion 360 to arcdroid](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/additional-tool-paths-when-going-from-fusion-360-to-arcdroid/3561)
**Author:** [@JohnP](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/JohnP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/additional-tool-paths-when-going-from-fusion-360-to-arcdroid/3561 "2024-02-14T14:57:26Z")
I have a basic design in Fusion 360, the simulate shows the correct cutting path ie inside slots then outside. When import the d3f as a dxf and run the cut file in the arcdroid there are added tool paths. Any help would … --- ## [Something good to catch parts](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/something-good-to-catch-parts/3855)
**Author:** [@Jdd](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Jdd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/something-good-to-catch-parts/3855 "2024-01-29T06:25:44Z")
Amazon.com: OUYZGIA Honeycomb Laser Bed 300x300mm Steel Honeycomb Working Table for Laser Cutter Engraver, Honeycomb Cutting Table for Laser Cutting Engraving, with Aluminum Plate (11.8”x11.8”) --- ## [Everlast Plasma 52i cable CNC port cable](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/everlast-plasma-52i-cable-cnc-port-cable/3756)
**Author:** [@JohnP](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/JohnP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/everlast-plasma-52i-cable-cnc-port-cable/3756 "2024-01-08T00:46:43Z")
This works, cut off the end and add a couple of crimp on ends to connect to your arcdroid Eastwood Versa-Cut 40 CNC Replacement Plasma Cutter to CNC Table Cable, no soldering etc easy as it gets --- ## [Any Qcadders out there?](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/any-qcadders-out-there/3602)
**Author:** [@KevinG](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/KevinG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/any-qcadders-out-there/3602 "2023-12-12T23:15:49Z")
I have been working with QCAD to do some simple designs and for the most part getting along with it quite well. I seem to be having a hard time with arcs, chamfers and curves in that they are not connecting to the other … --- ## [Thought I'd Share](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/thought-id-share/3590)
**Author:** [@UGL](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/UGL)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2023, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/thought-id-share/3590 "2023-12-09T19:01:10Z")
Just a little tip I thought might be useful. During a recent build I changed the grid layout on my pendent to me .250 minor and 1.000 major. To maximize the utility of this I started laying out all my drawings on graph p… --- ## [Grizzly H2705 - 108 pc. Blind Hole Spotter Set](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/grizzly-h2705-108-pc-blind-hole-spotter-set/3542)
**Author:** [@Jdd](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Jdd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/grizzly-h2705-108-pc-blind-hole-spotter-set/3542 "2023-11-30T19:35:31Z")
Grizzly H2705 - 108 pc. Blind Hole Spotter Set 108 pc. Blind Hole Spotter Set at Grizzly.com --- ## [Memory stick](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/memory-stick/3338)
**Author:** [@Lisa12533](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Lisa12533)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/memory-stick/3338 "2023-10-05T14:54:07Z")
What kind of memory stick or flash drive do people use? My husband said it can’t be bigger than 28 gb is that correct? He doesnt know what they are so I think he’s mistaken [Next page](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/c/tips-and-tricks/5.md?page=1)