MeFlick wrote:The Cougar plugin in MTC is fine, it just doesn't have as many "features" as the KNK plugin which is "newer" then the Cougar one - like cutting with "knife mode". You will want to download both plugins and use the one that best fits your "needs" for what you are choosing to do.
Sometimes Windows 7 will block driver downloads. It "appears" that the drivers download but they don't and don't install. You will have to check for the "fix" on that. I forget what it was. Also, as noted - make sure your com ports are correct.
As for your machine blade moving far over to the right - is it "banging" against the side? I had this issue a long time ago shortly after getting my Cougar. There was a wire or something loose or needed tightened up in the lid area that Dawn told me to check and how to fix (but that's been more than 3 years ago now - so I don't recall exactly what or how). DH did what Dawn told me and it fixed it immediately. Maybe that is the issue you are having. If so, perhaps someone will recall what you need to do or Thyme will see and know what I am talking about!
Gigi wrote:If you go to the learning center under FAQ, you will find a chart about different media and force. As you already said, this is just a guide and there are so many variables. Use the test button as that will help a lot, and you will find, with time, that you can come pretty close to guessing the proper force the more different materials you cut. I always use the test button first if I am using something new or if I know my blade is older as I have to up the force a little. The test button has saved me from making a lot of huge errors!
Gigi wrote:As far as Windows 7 goes, have you gone to device manager to see if there are any errors? Did you check to see if your com port is set correctly?
Thyme wrote:For cutting leather I have used forces of between 45 and 160 and velocities of 15 to 200, it all depends on the lather
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