Alarm 2 cannot start laser from specific point

I have not been having any issues with my machine. Today I hooked up the rotary attachment for the first time and when I switched back, I cannot move my laser to a specific point and am getting the error:
G code motion target exceeds machine travel

My machine is an Ortur laser master 2 pro

Easy fix is probably to just reset your GRBL config by running this in Console:

$RST=*

If you want to find out what’s going on then issue these commands instead and send output here:

$I
$$
$#
?

I am having the same problem. Where do I go in the program to rest GRBL? Not sure what Console is.
Thank you!

Look for the highlighted area. If the window is not there make sure it’s enabled under Window menu.

Figured it out!

Just reading your profile. I do not know if $RST=* is considered “safe” on NEJE. It’s meant to go to default values but it’s possible that you don’t want default for NEJE. It may be fine but I’m just not aware.

It seemed to work, except now after homing, when I try to go to origin the laser only travels about 1/3 of the way then stops.

Can you explain further please?

  1. Does the homing itself complete as normal?
  2. When you go to origin does it travel normally?

I suspect the reset may have changed your frame dimensions.

  1. What is the position at home location?
  2. What are the expected dimensions for your laser?

Can you run this in console please and return results:

$$
$#
?

Homes itself normally.
Going to origin it travels normal.
$$

$0=10

$1=25

$2=0

$3=3

$4=0

$5=0

$6=0

$10=1

$11=0.010

$12=0.002

$13=0

$20=0

$21=0

$22=1

$23=1

$24=250.000

$25=1000.000

$26=250

$27=1.000

$30=1000

$31=0

$32=1

$100=80.000

$101=80.000

$102=80.000

$110=4000.000

$111=4000.000

$112=4000.000

$120=200.000

$121=200.000

$122=200.000

$130=150.000

$131=150.000

$132=150.000

ok

$#

[G54:0.000,0.000,0.000]

[G55:0.000,0.000,0.000]

[G56:0.000,0.000,0.000]

[G57:0.000,0.000,0.000]

[G58:0.000,0.000,0.000]

[G59:0.000,0.000,0.000]

[G28:0.000,0.000,0.000]

[G30:0.000,0.000,0.000]

[G92:0.000,0.000,0.000]

[TLO:0.000]

[PRB:0.000,0.000,0.000:0]

ok

?

<Idle|MPos:0.000,150.000,0.000|FS:0,0|Pn:P|WCO:0.000,0.000,0.000>

ok

Starting stream

[MSG:Pgm End]

Stream completed in 0:02

ok

$$

$0=10

$1=25

$2=0

$3=3

$4=0

$5=0

$6=0

$10=1

$11=0.010

$12=0.002

$13=0

$20=0

$21=0

$22=1

$23=1

$24=250.000

$25=1000.000

$26=250

$27=1.000

$30=1000

$31=0

$32=1

$100=80.000

$101=80.000

$102=80.000

$110=4000.000

$111=4000.000

$112=4000.000

$120=200.000

$121=200.000

$122=200.000

$130=150.000

$131=150.000

$132=150.000

ok

$#

[G54:0.000,0.000,0.000]

[G55:0.000,0.000,0.000]

[G56:0.000,0.000,0.000]

[G57:0.000,0.000,0.000]

[G58:0.000,0.000,0.000]

[G59:0.000,0.000,0.000]

[G28:0.000,0.000,0.000]

[G30:0.000,0.000,0.000]

[G92:0.000,0.000,0.000]

[TLO:0.000]

[PRB:0.000,0.000,0.000:0]

ok

?

<Idle|MPos:0.000,150.000,0.000|FS:0,0|Pn:P|WCO:0.000,0.000,0.000>

ok

Are your expected dimensions 150x150 mm? If not, what are they? X,Y format please.

810 x 460 are my sizes.

One other problem is LightBurn seems to be having a problem finding my laser.

Enter these in console one at a time:

$130=810
$131=460

Rehome and check origin.

Probably a separate issue.

The size change worked very well. You can not be thanked enough for your help!

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I have been taking notes on everything you are helping me with!

Uh-oh. Hope I’m not being graded. :rofl:

Thanks! the reset command fixed the problem of being able to move the laser. However, the marker that normally shows on the grid to show me where the laser is still does not show anymore

Can you elaborate please? You never reported back earlier so no context as to where you are or what you’re addressing.

Please include a screenshot.

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