slice&dice

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  1. slice&dice

    Cannot get cutter to respond

    Vevor is sold with a proprietary version of SignMaster, and from my experience with that model machine, it's not gonna work right with even SignBlazer or anything else. Over the years, I've had good success with the VCP (it's actually designed for Drones, but works fine to create a "port" for USB that allows cutter communication). It's one of the best workarounds I've come across.
  2. Like Skeetz, I have always just used an xacto for placing weed lines between lines of text. My cutting jobs are normally in the 8-foot lengths for making banners & coroplast full 4x8 sheets, and I don't want to run lines 8' long through the machine, it's a sure-fire recipe for tracking to go awry. (SC2 unit). By the way, I always run full-blast top-speed @ 800mm.
  3. slice&dice

    Cannot get cutter to respond

    "Vevor" generally works properly with SignMaster software. Try utilizing a Virtual Com Port (stm32) in order to get it recognized. https://quadmeup.com/stm32-virtualcomport-driver-for-windows (This "Tracy" comes along with minimal information and into a thread from a decade ago, so let's assume this is just another newbie who pops in, then disappears)
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    No USB option in list

    I suggest downloading and installing a VCP (virtual com port) and use it for the USB connect. https://mydrivers.online/software/stm32-virtual-com-port-driver
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    Font match for Ford New Holland Backhoe Decals

    MICROGRAMMA ?
  6. OK, so the word 'moribund' may be too feeble of a description for what this Forum has become. Perhaps 'cadaver' would be better? Anyway, I'll keep on plugging away, between the spammer onslaughts and lack of interest generally. As we approach the fly-by-night event of Dec 24th and the subsequent Christmas Day, (with the coinciding Hanukkah festival) here's a bunch of graphics for FREE, courtesy of Font Dings! https://www.fontspace.com/category/christmas,dingbats
  7. OK, I know this Forum has gone moribund, but I thought it might be fun to start a thread for members to voice their opinions on what would constitute the Best Deal at USCUTTER for gifting during the Holidays. So many great items exist, from stocking-stuffers to big boxes of fun! This is the one I want Santa to bring me --- at a ridiculous price point of $340. (actually the machine itself is really just $199 if you take into account that the software bundles is valued at $60 and the included stand/media basket combo is worth probably $80 by itself). https://uscutter.com/refurbished-34-mh100-vinyl-cutter-with-stand-and-software
  8. Yeah, I do realize this thread got bumped by a spammer (inserting marketing link) -- however, the underlying discussion is indeed quite valuable, regarding how to evaluate the purchase of a new cutter. Especially into 2025, as it appears that many US Government employees are going to be told "come to the office or you're Fired!" and they will refuse to leave their home-based employment that they've gotten so used to, and seek other opportunities they can accomplish from their living spaces.
  9. We routinely encounter this issue, it's related to offset. You must first make sure you have the blade depth set correctly. Too much blade out is not good. You should just barely see the tip, to the degree where it seems like it's not even extending beyond the holder. Offset control is in the software. What is the current setting you have?
  10. slice&dice

    Thikning of upgrading to MH100/200/300

    I think that USCUTTER is working with the Chinese manufacturer to address several issues on these MH updated versions. That would explain the "Sold Out" situation, which is crazy to see, now right before Christmas when many people buy these low-end cutters as gifts or to start a work-from-home gig. There is an old rule in the technology (and automotive) business. Don't ever buy V1.0 of anything. Let the early-adopters work out the bugs first. Proof here, right?
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    camo vinyl

    And speaking of 'camo' ---
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    Node count explodes when importing file into Sign Blazer

    USCUTTER sells the basic (CUT) version of VM for $59.95 (slightly higher than last year's price -- but isn't everything costing more these days?!!) https://uscutter.com/VinylMasterCut-Software-Value I know that using a new sofware program takes a bit of investment on the learning curve. Personally, after spending some effort to implement the switch to VM, I have still been hanging onto my preference for SBE, I just like the way it works (except for the Vector Conversions I run into the need for, now and then).
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    Not cut right small things

    Bonjour. Have you taken apart the blade holder and verified that there's nothing stuck inside there? Just a few bits of stray vinyl caught in the blade can prevent the free-spinning of the blade. Also, check to make sure the swing arm (clamp) that retains the blade holder isn't cracked
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    Node count explodes when importing file into Sign Blazer

    Uh, Haumana, the opening post shows the comparisons. If I were asked to give my opinion, the BMX poster would be well-served by the $50 VinylMaster program, and it'll work fine with that Graphtec. What you're seeing here is that SignBlazer cannot be relied-upon for any actual tech support or feature updates.