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--- checklist:trogdor [2025/03/08 04:27] – ef2d127d-e37b-942b-aad0-6145e54b0c61
+++ checklist:trogdor [2025/05/14 15:08] (current) – Fix link to laser material library 8c244b37-0747-c193-0a4e-0967254778dd
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-====== Trogdor (100w CO2 Laser) Instructions ======
+====== Trogdor Instructions ======
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 . ~~checkbox~~ **Cut selected graphics (or not)**: sometimes it's helpful to enable "cut selected graphics" in Lightburn, sometimes not. Best to double check if it's enabled before a surprise either way.
 . ~~checkbox~~ **Focus laser to workpiece**: use the `move` tab in Lightburn with the plastic focusing puck or macros from the `console` tab to jog to the right height for common material thicknesses
-. ~~checkbox~~ **Test power/speed**: Pick some starting values by cutting a [material test pattern](https://docs.lightburnsoftware.com/1.7/Reference/MaterialTest) or referencing one from the [[laser_material_library|laser material library]]
+. ~~checkbox~~ **Test power/speed**: Pick some starting values by cutting a [material test pattern](https://docs.lightburnsoftware.com/1.7/Reference/MaterialTest) or referencing one from the [[../laser_material_library|laser material library]]
 . ~~checkbox~~ **Align design to workpiece**: make sure everything fits as expected in x/y axes using Lightburn's frame button
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 . ~~checkbox~~ **Turn off machine**: large switch, right side of cabinet
+===== Troubleshooting =====
+- If Lightburn switches to the console tab and displays red error text in the console output, probably GRBL (the controller's firmware) has thrown an alarm. There is a macro called "Reset" on the console tab that will reset the alarm and re-home the machine.