# \#xcarve **URL:** https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tag/xcarve/6.md [Latest](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tags.md) --- ## [Cannot connect MillMage on Mac mini to my X-Carve Pro](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/cannot-connect-millmage-on-mac-mini-to-my-x-carve-pro/188971)
**Author:** [@kiet.callies](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/kiet.callies)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/cannot-connect-millmage-on-mac-mini-to-my-x-carve-pro/188971 "2026-04-16T21:40:09Z")
I have confirmed that I am able to connect to and control my X-Carve Pro 4x4 with my Mac mini through Easel. However, only receive a Waiting for connection… with MillMage. I have also seen a Port already in use? message … --- ## [Resume Locks up Machine](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/resume-locks-up-machine/176376)
**Author:** [@sgioja](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/sgioja)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/resume-locks-up-machine/176376 "2025-07-28T20:36:00Z")
On an XCarve. If the machine is sitting idling and I click resume, it locks up and I have to restart millMage to get it to do anything again. It can’t move on the move tab. Clicking Stop or Start after clicking resume do… --- ## [Laser not shutting off while moving between things](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/laser-not-shutting-off-while-moving-between-things/142832)
**Author:** [@cuddleyfish](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/cuddleyfish)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/laser-not-shutting-off-while-moving-between-things/142832 "2024-06-29T15:29:24Z")
I see this is a pretty common issue; but none of the advice here has helped. Currently running an OPT PLH3D-15W laser on an inventables X-Carve. Have done all the steps provided in both the Lightburn and the OPT instruc… --- ## [Rotary - Yes another newbie looking for help/suggestions - Xcarve, Jtec laser, FTG rotary](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/rotary-yes-another-newbie-looking-for-help-suggestions-xcarve-jtec-laser-ftg-rotary/47224)
**Author:** [@BritXpat](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/BritXpat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/rotary-yes-another-newbie-looking-for-help-suggestions-xcarve-jtec-laser-ftg-rotary/47224 "2021-09-14T15:34:07Z")
Hello All, Looking for help/suggestions in setting up a new rotary with an Xcarve , FTG rotary and a Jtec laser. Hardward specs: XCarve 1000 (2018) xcontroller with upgrade Z axis Increases gantry clearance to 4.5” J… --- ## [G54 and G55 workspaces in Lightburn](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/g54-and-g55-workspaces-in-lightburn/25868)
**Author:** [@RecceDG](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/RecceDG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/g54-and-g55-workspaces-in-lightburn/25868 "2020-11-16T00:19:38Z")
I have purchased a JTech 4.2W laser as an add-on to my XCarve, and I have a question about best practices synchronizing the work zero between the spindle zero and the laser zero, as I anticipate jobs where I laser profil… --- ## [ALARM 2/no movement on jog](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/alarm-2-no-movement-on-jog/19736)
**Author:** [@craftaweighmakes](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/craftaweighmakes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/alarm-2-no-movement-on-jog/19736 "2020-08-25T00:37:40Z")
I need assistance, please. Im getting the same error message, Ive been through all the forum posts regarding this matter, I’ve already read and re-read the absolutions coord/current pos/origin link as well. I can’t jog… --- ## [Not cutting through](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/not-cutting-through/20516)
**Author:** [@craftaweighmakes](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/craftaweighmakes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/not-cutting-through/20516 "2020-08-16T17:43:32Z")
Finally got around to my proper settings for the basic use of the laser. Been playing with the cut/line settings for a while but no matter how much faster or slower, stronger or weaker output I write on my settings, its … --- ## [Setting up an X-Carve with a J Tech Photonics Laser](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/setting-up-an-x-carve-with-a-j-tech-photonics-laser/498)
**Author:** [@Ty\_Olowoloba](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Ty_Olowoloba)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/setting-up-an-x-carve-with-a-j-tech-photonics-laser/498 "2019-04-15T22:11:59Z")
I am Ty Olowoloba from Abuja, Nigeria. My co-founder and i started a wooden glasses business so i have had a few months experience with the X-Carve. Our product finally looks presentable so we’re at the branding part wh… --- ## [X Carve Controller](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/x-carve-controller/2275)
**Author:** [@coreybracci](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/coreybracci)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/x-carve-controller/2275 "2019-03-21T20:21:53Z")
Alright im completely lost on how to set up for xcarve controller. X Carve (1000mm) is after January 2018. Current setup is: S-Value 1000 Device Type is GRBL COM 3 Controller connected Via USB but it still tells me… --- ## [Laser Will not start from zero](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/laser-will-not-start-from-zero/1327)
**Author:** [@Lafog](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Lafog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/laser-will-not-start-from-zero/1327 "2019-02-19T11:33:47Z")
Hello every body I just recived my new x carve, with a opti 6W laser on . It goes home without any problems and it reacts upside down and to the sides, but when I want to two laser engraving from zero on the x and y, t… --- ## [Home Position Negative and can't get X0 Y0 correct](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/home-position-negative-and-cant-get-x0-y0-correct/1009)
**Author:** [@michaywood](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/michaywood)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/home-position-negative-and-cant-get-x0-y0-correct/1009 "2019-02-13T21:30:02Z")
I’ve just purchased Lightburn and am just trying to get it set up. I have an X-Carve 1000mm with a Tech 3.8W laser and GRBL 1.1f. I have followed the JTech tutorial on setup, as well as added in $10=115 as I found in th…