One of the most important components of accuracy in a TigerStop is being properly calibrated.
Including calibration, there are three major components of accuracy:
- Calibration – Simply put, calibration is telling the TigerStop the distance between your pusher foot and the zero point
- Repeatability – The next biggest component is having repeatable results at one position
- Scale – Lastly, scale is the mathematical factor between rotations of the motor, to linear movement of the carriage
For this section we will cover how to calibrate your machine.
- First you’ll want to move your positioner to a shorter position and make a test cut and measure.
- Next follow the steps below to calibrate your machine:
- Version 5+:
- From the main screen press:
- D for Show
- A for Menu, followed by password and =
- A for Setup
- The first screen here is where we enter in the measurement of our test cut, followed by =
- Here is a video on how to do this!
- From the main screen press:
- Version 3.5-4.72:
- From the main screen press:
- Program List
- Space Cal
- 2
- You should be a screen that says M4 Dist From Zero
- Enter in your measurement followed by =
- From the main screen press:
- Version 5+:
You should now be calibrated, please read the sections on the other major components of accuracy as well if you’re still having issues.