# ❓ Question **URL:** https://forum.sienci.com/c/gsender/question/58.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.sienci.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.sienci.com/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Z axis shoots up. Then doesn't go down during carve](https://forum.sienci.com/t/z-axis-shoots-up-then-doesnt-go-down-during-carve/26286)
**Author:** [@Rozy12](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Rozy12)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/z-axis-shoots-up-then-doesnt-go-down-during-carve/26286 "2026-04-29T01:38:41Z")
Once I click carve, the spindle goes so high it hits the limit switch. If I unlock and continue, it raises higher and goes through the toolpaths. But its about 4 inches above the piece. I zero in when the bit is touching… --- ## [GSender is free but, why?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-is-free-but-why/26258)
**Author:** [@iuliancalin](https://forum.sienci.com/u/iuliancalin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-is-free-but-why/26258 "2026-04-27T18:50:39Z")
that is the question and, thank you for that, i just want some thought processes from the team, that’s all. its a pretty good software, and it’s getting better and more futures are added with every major release --- ## [Gsender 1.6 update question](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-1-6-update-question/26222)
**Author:** [@beerbarrel](https://forum.sienci.com/u/beerbarrel)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-1-6-update-question/26222 "2026-04-26T14:35:28Z")
As I wait on the ATC, I was contemplating upgrading to 1.6. I saw a few folks had issues but I was wondering, in general, if you have upgraded and it is working ok for you. I know that I need to upgrade before using the … --- ## [Park feature not available](https://forum.sienci.com/t/park-feature-not-available/26261)
**Author:** [@Willis](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Willis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 4:30am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/park-feature-not-available/26261 "2026-04-26T04:30:03Z")
I am using gSender 1.6.0 for the first time and the Park feature isn’t available, nor are the four corners. I have the Park location entered in the configuration and have selected grblHAL. Will choosing straight grbl mak… --- ## [Gamepad/Joystick Support](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gamepad-joystick-support/3753)
**Author:** [@walid\_kayhan](https://forum.sienci.com/u/walid_kayhan)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gamepad-joystick-support/3753 "2026-04-25T17:01:19Z")
Hi guys, Walid from Sienci Labs here! I am one of the developers currently working on gSender and am specifically managing the Gamepad/Joystick functionality support. As of right now I have gone over the forum and foun… --- ## [gSender on Mac computers](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-on-mac-computers/26107)
**Author:** [@DanBtek](https://forum.sienci.com/u/DanBtek)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-on-mac-computers/26107 "2026-04-25T13:25:25Z")
Hi guys, have question to Altmill gSender MAC users, I try to use Mac mini(Intel base) in Altmill, all works fine except probe, when I try to zeroing machine probe don’t have contact,all parameters same that I have in Wi… --- ## [V1.6.0 Parking button is disabled](https://forum.sienci.com/t/v1-6-0-parking-button-is-disabled/26209)
**Author:** [@Thiago](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Thiago)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/v1-6-0-parking-button-is-disabled/26209 "2026-04-23T19:07:23Z")
V1.6.0 Parking button is disabled. Homing is enabled! --- ## [gSender 1.6.0-Edge-5 on headless Pi: iPhone Safari Macros tab empty, but laptop shows all macros](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-1-6-0-edge-5-on-headless-pi-iphone-safari-macros-tab-empty-but-laptop-shows-all-macros/26155)
**Author:** [@rathbungs](https://forum.sienci.com/u/rathbungs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-1-6-0-edge-5-on-headless-pi-iphone-safari-macros-tab-empty-but-laptop-shows-all-macros/26155 "2026-04-23T18:30:50Z")
Hi Sienci team, Setup gSender Edge: 1.6.0-Edge-5 (Pi AppImage) Install type: AppImage run as user rathbungs, autostarted; config at /home/rathbungs/.config/gSender/gsender-0.5.6.json Hardware: Raspberry Pi (cn… --- ## [G Sender display](https://forum.sienci.com/t/g-sender-display/26216)
**Author:** [@timjet](https://forum.sienci.com/u/timjet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/g-sender-display/26216 "2026-04-23T15:59:29Z")
I somehow got gsender to display a cat in an space unit where normally an image of the loaded cut is displayed. I can’t get rid of the cat. Someone please help. --- ## [Missing quick-travel buttons](https://forum.sienci.com/t/missing-quick-travel-buttons/26095)
**Author:** [@Andyser](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Andyser)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/missing-quick-travel-buttons/26095 "2026-04-20T13:13:22Z")
I’ve been using gSender for several months - great controller software. I run gs on a RPI and just atttached a game controller to the RPI. The game controller works and I see the quick-travel buttons on a gs screen conne… --- ## [Installing gSender 1.6 on a gControl computer](https://forum.sienci.com/t/installing-gsender-1-6-on-a-gcontrol-computer/26211)
**Author:** [@Jens](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Jens)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/installing-gsender-1-6-on-a-gcontrol-computer/26211 "2026-04-19T01:54:21Z")
I am not exactly a wizard with Windoze so please forgive this question if it turns out to be some stupid operator error! I finally decided to bite the bullet and upgrade my gSender installation (was 1.5.3 I think). I r… --- ## [Gsender for Linux?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-for-linux/26193)
**Author:** [@Markus](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Markus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-for-linux/26193 "2026-04-17T13:12:59Z")
Where is the gsender Linux version? Your gsender page DOES NOT say gsender is available for Linux. It says windows mac and Pi only. But multiple posts on this forum make it obvious that it is available for Linux. If i… --- ## [Flat depth question/issue?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/flat-depth-question-issue/26164)
**Author:** [@tresguey](https://forum.sienci.com/u/tresguey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 10:54am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/flat-depth-question-issue/26164 "2026-04-14T10:54:27Z")
Hi all, I am not sure if this is in the correct area for my question/issue. I am working on a vcarve inlay in Aspire. My flat depth for the carve was set to 6mm as the project was made in mm. When I chose a post proces… --- ## [Problem with config gSender 1.5.5 or SLB](https://forum.sienci.com/t/problem-with-config-gsender-1-5-5-or-slb/26153)
**Author:** [@GeorgeV](https://forum.sienci.com/u/GeorgeV)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/problem-with-config-gsender-1-5-5-or-slb/26153 "2026-04-11T12:40:46Z")
Hi there, I’ve the following issue with my configuration of gSender 1.5.5 or my SLB after connecting and installing my LongMill MK2 on/to my new PC, after 3 years on a laptop with no issues. The problem is that de Auto … --- ## [Normal jogging speed constantly changes](https://forum.sienci.com/t/normal-jogging-speed-constantly-changes/21949)
**Author:** [@Strst](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Strst)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/normal-jogging-speed-constantly-changes/21949 "2026-04-10T15:01:45Z")
Every time I home my Altmill the speed on the normal is extremely slow when I go to jog it. I have to go into settings and reset it every time. Any solution to this problem? --- ## [Error 60 on sd card](https://forum.sienci.com/t/error-60-on-sd-card/26017)
**Author:** [@WillW](https://forum.sienci.com/u/WillW)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/error-60-on-sd-card/26017 "2026-04-10T14:48:21Z")
Running gsender 1.6.0-Edge-4 and trying to use sd card. I get error 60 sd card mount failed. Brand new SanDisk 32 GB and it is a fat 32 format. Any settings or information would be helpfull. --- ## [No dialog box on tool change?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/no-dialog-box-on-tool-change/22070)
**Author:** [@jayem1427](https://forum.sienci.com/u/jayem1427)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/no-dialog-box-on-tool-change/22070 "2026-04-10T14:14:20Z")
Trying to configure my tool setter on my DIY CNC running grblHal. For some reason, when I run the M6 command I never see a dialog box. None of the tool probing options change this behavior, I’m using V1.55 and also tried… --- ## [Problems with zero location](https://forum.sienci.com/t/problems-with-zero-location/25448)
**Author:** [@mhforbes](https://forum.sienci.com/u/mhforbes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/problems-with-zero-location/25448 "2026-04-10T13:59:43Z")
I am having a repeat issue with my zeros relocating immediately on running a roughing pass (attaching gcode). This is a new issue, and I am not clear what I may be doing wrong. Longmill MK2 with SLB, gsender 1.57. I a… --- ## [Issues with a axis & y axis](https://forum.sienci.com/t/issues-with-a-axis-y-axis/24713)
**Author:** [@PS3Pupil](https://forum.sienci.com/u/PS3Pupil)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/issues-with-a-axis-y-axis/24713 "2026-04-09T19:11:02Z")
Hi, very new to all this I have a Twotrees 450 Ultra cnc with a 4th / rotary axis I have set gSender up to be able to use the rotary axis, but when I send the Gcode to the cnc, it moves the y axis. If I type the Gcode … --- ## [Door Error in gsender](https://forum.sienci.com/t/door-error-in-gsender/26055)
**Author:** [@Robo](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Robo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/door-error-in-gsender/26055 "2026-04-09T18:01:25Z")
I am trying to surface a cylinder and gsender will start, then within 3 secs stops with “Door” error Has anyone else had this issue? --- ## [Weird stuff happening - delays](https://forum.sienci.com/t/weird-stuff-happening-delays/21950)
**Author:** [@Jens](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Jens)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/weird-stuff-happening-delays/21950 "2026-04-09T17:23:18Z")
I am not expecting a solution to the following but thought I would post it here as a matter of record …. Today I was running a lengthy surfacing operation. The operation finished fine and gSender seemed to be ready for … --- ## [AutoZero Touchplate issues](https://forum.sienci.com/t/autozero-touchplate-issues/25614)
**Author:** [@brewpickles](https://forum.sienci.com/u/brewpickles)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/autozero-touchplate-issues/25614 "2026-04-09T15:31:53Z")
I purchased a SuperLongBoard in January 2025 just now getting around to installing it on my MK2 along with a RattMMotor 2.2KW spindle. I’m having some weird issues with the AutoZero Touchplate. When it finishes the rou… --- ## [Auto Tool Change Routine](https://forum.sienci.com/t/auto-tool-change-routine/25489)
**Author:** [@scuba14c](https://forum.sienci.com/u/scuba14c)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/auto-tool-change-routine/25489 "2026-04-09T14:50:08Z")
I am trying to figure out a way to treat a XYZ probe as an initial tool through the built in tool setter function that comes up with an M6 command before my gcode is loaded. My intention is to use the XYZ probe to probe… --- ## [gSender will not connect to my IP address](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-will-not-connect-to-my-ip-address/25925)
**Author:** [@RonC](https://forum.sienci.com/u/RonC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-will-not-connect-to-my-ip-address/25925 "2026-04-06T21:26:14Z")
I have programmed an ESP01 with a serial to WIFI program, port 23. My IP address is 192.168.1.103, port 23. When I try to set the IP address in gSender 1.5.7, I am presented with a list of preset IP addresses, and I am … --- ## [Stream dock for control](https://forum.sienci.com/t/stream-dock-for-control/26011)
**Author:** [@Busthh](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Busthh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/stream-dock-for-control/26011 "2026-04-06T21:05:12Z")
Has anyone tried stream dock as a controlbox for jogging, They can config Logitech gamepad and xbox controller. Why not a way to configure a stream dock ( elgato) --- ## [Probe stopped working](https://forum.sienci.com/t/probe-stopped-working/22124)
**Author:** [@Donavanshomes](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Donavanshomes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/probe-stopped-working/22124 "2026-04-06T21:00:51Z")
Recently my probe stopped working when I go to start a probe it shows green on the display screen like you made contact, as soon as the window is opened without touching the prob to the bit but the board light isn’t on. … --- ## [Macros disappeared from page](https://forum.sienci.com/t/macros-disappeared-from-page/26079)
**Author:** [@scottwhisler](https://forum.sienci.com/u/scottwhisler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/macros-disappeared-from-page/26079 "2026-04-06T20:53:51Z")
Hello all, I have been happily using my AltMill for a month or so. Yesterday when I turned the machine on, my macros (about 12 of them) were gone. None of them were overly complex, so I wasn’t too worried about it, bu… --- ## [gSender corner buttons move to negative coordinates (Soft limit error)](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-corner-buttons-move-to-negative-coordinates-soft-limit-error/26087)
**Author:** [@ramiux3](https://forum.sienci.com/u/ramiux3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-corner-buttons-move-to-negative-coordinates-soft-limit-error/26087 "2026-04-06T20:47:51Z")
Hi, I’m using FluidNC (V4.9 controller) with soft limits enabled and machine coordinates set correctly. My machine homes to front-left (X0 Y0) and everything works fine: Homing works Jogging works Manual G53 c… --- ## [Profile tool path when doing live cut not following tool path](https://forum.sienci.com/t/profile-tool-path-when-doing-live-cut-not-following-tool-path/26101)
**Author:** [@michaelmacd](https://forum.sienci.com/u/michaelmacd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/profile-tool-path-when-doing-live-cut-not-following-tool-path/26101 "2026-04-06T16:02:38Z")
Not sure if this is a hardware or software issue. I am cutting a plaque and all my cuts are great until i get to the profile cut which cuts off the excess wood from project. It starts out following the toolpath and befor… --- ## [Mathematical macros](https://forum.sienci.com/t/mathematical-macros/26040)
**Author:** [@scottwhisler](https://forum.sienci.com/u/scottwhisler)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/mathematical-macros/26040 "2026-04-02T01:04:56Z")
Does Gsender not allow mathematical macros? for instance, this bolt circle macro: If not, how are people working around this? [Previous page](https://forum.sienci.com/c/gsender/question/58.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.sienci.com/c/gsender/question/58.md?page=3)