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Thanks again, Art, for the advice. I've read through these bits several times and am trying to wrap my head around them.

1) you mentioned 3 axis movement making more noise. The spiral only moves in 2 directions. Not 3. Z axis "ticks"
2) the x-y movement (augs option) doesn't result in "ticks"
3) I ...

Thanks for the quick response, Art.

The DRO doesn't show any motion. It remains at 0. I've measured about -0.05" movement in the Z while the spiral diameter progresses about 0.5" diameter. I've also put my fingertips on the Z pulley and it "ticks" very consistently.

I'm on a day trip just now so ...

It has been a few years since I have used my cnc platform with my diode laser. After much head scratching and shaking ( what old guys do) I was able to get things functioning.

I did some vector engraving for my daughter in law with no problems. I generated that gcode with an independent cad/cam ...