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Understanding Tool Diameter and Shape, Laser Kerf, and Nozzle Width in CNC, Laser, and 3D Printing

CNC machines, laser cutters, and even 3D printers are no longer limited to industrial environments. Thanks to the rise of compact, affordable hardware and powerful open-source projects like GRBL, these tools have found their way into homes and small workshops.

While they each use different technologies—cutting with a spinning bit, burning with a laser, or building with melted plastic—they all share a common challenge: understanding how tool size affects the final result.

This guide will help you grasp how different diameters affect your cuts and how you can compensate for these variations using either in-house tools from MIDILLI, or with adjustments directly in the G-Code.

This post is part of a quick, yet comprehensive guide (QCG) series by MIDILLI.

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🎯 Gate, Toggle… and now: Trigger!

At MIDILLI, ease of use and flexibility are always our top priorities. That's why, alongside the Gate and Toggle modes, we've added the much-requested Trigger mode!

Let's quickly recap:

Gate: When the button is pressed, the Pressed Value is sent; when released, the Released Value is sent. Toggle: Each press changes the signal state…

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Next Up: SysEx Message Builder

You can already do a lot with your controller, but what if you could also manipulate SysEx values using your Knobs, Faders, and Buttons? What if you could include them in your automation too?

If that sounds exciting, we’re happy to announce our upcoming update: SysEx Message Builder.

With this feature, you can create static…

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