# Kiri:Moto **URL:** https://forum.grid.space/c/kiri-moto/5.md [Latest](https://forum.grid.space/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.grid.space/categories.md) --- ## [About the Kiri:Moto category](https://forum.grid.space/t/about-the-kiri-moto-category/11)
**Author:** [@stewart](https://forum.grid.space/u/stewart)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/about-the-kiri-moto-category/11 "2020-11-02T13:22:29Z")
A browser-based app for 3D printers, CNC mills, and laser cutters. Takes 3D models as input and produces GCode or SVG output. The top level Kiri:Moto topic is generally for announcements and discussions related to Kiri … --- ## ["leave stock" results in part truncation during outline](https://forum.grid.space/t/leave-stock-results-in-part-truncation-during-outline/3066)
**Author:** [@pgf](https://forum.grid.space/u/pgf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/leave-stock-results-in-part-truncation-during-outline/3066 "2026-10-19T12:40:50Z")
I have a part (it’s a classic circle/diamond/square part, for checking my router) which carves fine if “leave stock” is set to 0, but which loses parts of itself if set to something normal like .03 in. I’ve never had th… --- ## [Carved lines help needed](https://forum.grid.space/t/carved-lines-help-needed/3065)
**Author:** [@kulungele](https://forum.grid.space/u/kulungele)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/carved-lines-help-needed/3065 "2026-10-04T17:49:41Z")
Hello, I have the attached outline project, and I want to carve some lines on the house so it looks like: I have the different parts ready for outline, but I don’t know how to tell KM that I want these horizontal li… --- ## [KM cam outline does not respect part](https://forum.grid.space/t/km-cam-outline-does-not-respect-part/3063)
**Author:** [@LeadDennis](https://forum.grid.space/u/LeadDennis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/km-cam-outline-does-not-respect-part/3063 "2026-09-29T13:40:11Z")
Sadly the outline toolpath crashes through my part. Any ideas? --- ## [Multiple Part Start Location Not Zero](https://forum.grid.space/t/multiple-part-start-location-not-zero/3064)
**Author:** [@meddesign](https://forum.grid.space/u/meddesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/multiple-part-start-location-not-zero/3064 "2026-09-27T14:43:02Z")
Screen shot of Preview…this can be an issue when the start location is off the table. Which has happened to me. Not a big issue if we are aware of it. workspace\_RH\_115 (1).kmz (1.1 MB) --- ## [Contour/Topo Map](https://forum.grid.space/t/contour-topo-map/3062)
**Author:** [@uneven\_layers](https://forum.grid.space/u/uneven_layers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/contour-topo-map/3062 "2026-09-24T20:45:21Z")
Hi there, I was trying to use this older instructable article to replicate a similar cut with my 3D printer. However, since I’m on the latest version of KiriMoto, I’m not seeing the same options to get my STL file to app… --- ## [New to KiriMoto - Shopbot](https://forum.grid.space/t/new-to-kirimoto-shopbot/1396)
**Author:** [@Phil\_Renato](https://forum.grid.space/u/Phil_Renato)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/new-to-kirimoto-shopbot/1396 "2026-09-23T11:26:27Z")
Hi, all. Thanks to the Steward and community for KM. It’s super rad. I am teaching a digital fabrication course to art and design students, and was absolutely dreading showing them how to use Vcarve for our Shopbot (bec… --- ## [Radial slicing for laser cutting](https://forum.grid.space/t/radial-slicing-for-laser-cutting/763)
**Author:** [@Nir\_Livne](https://forum.grid.space/u/Nir_Livne)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 7:26am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/radial-slicing-for-laser-cutting/763 "2026-09-12T07:26:53Z")
Hi :slight\_smile: I’ve been looking for an STL slicer for laser cutter for a long time, and Kiri:Moto’s GUI is by far my favorite. There’s actually a big hole when it comes to slicing STL’s for laser cutting. People use… --- ## [CAM Traverse Speed](https://forum.grid.space/t/cam-traverse-speed/3057)
**Author:** [@Geoff](https://forum.grid.space/u/Geoff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/cam-traverse-speed/3057 "2026-09-08T19:09:02Z")
Hi all, I was wondering if there is anyway to change the Traverse speed in KM when roughing with heavy cuts. This seems to be a problem related to circular tool paths. The problem I have is during roughing out the cut… --- ## [Bugs and issues while trying to tile](https://forum.grid.space/t/bugs-and-issues-while-trying-to-tile/3058)
**Author:** [@florian](https://forum.grid.space/u/florian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/bugs-and-issues-while-trying-to-tile/3058 "2026-09-08T18:04:22Z")
Hi, I’ve spent the past few days enjoying learning kiri moto but ran into issues. I’m trying to CNC a project larger than my machines bed - so splitting into different tiles (each is a separate stl tha… --- ## [Skipping traces in Lasermode](https://forum.grid.space/t/skipping-traces-in-lasermode/3060)
**Author:** [@DaBIGOne](https://forum.grid.space/u/DaBIGOne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/skipping-traces-in-lasermode/3060 "2026-09-08T17:23:42Z")
Hi, I’m using Kiri:Moto again in a way that’s not really intended but it’s incredibly usefull for me. I want a vector file from a slice of some STL files so I used the laser module of Kiri:Moto, it does work fine in mo… --- ## [Helical speeds not as set](https://forum.grid.space/t/helical-speeds-not-as-set/3046)
**Author:** [@DaBIGOne](https://forum.grid.space/u/DaBIGOne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/helical-speeds-not-as-set/3046 "2026-09-01T14:41:27Z")
Hi, I’ve noticed that when using helical operations, the actual cut speed is different from what I set in Kiri:Moto — sometimes faster, sometimes slower. After checking the G‑code, I found the cause: Kiri sets a feedra… --- ## [Disabling Tool Macro at Beginning of GCode File?](https://forum.grid.space/t/disabling-tool-macro-at-beginning-of-gcode-file/3041)
**Author:** [@XBC](https://forum.grid.space/u/XBC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/disabling-tool-macro-at-beginning-of-gcode-file/3041 "2026-09-01T08:28:47Z")
Hi, I’m very beginner with KM and I’d like to be able to not include the Tool macro at beginning (only) of all my exported gcode files. I cannot empty this section as obviously I would need it for a real tool change. Ma… --- ## [Slicer crashes at early stage (\<10%)](https://forum.grid.space/t/slicer-crashes-at-early-stage-10/3011)
**Author:** [@purwanu](https://forum.grid.space/u/purwanu)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/slicer-crashes-at-early-stage-10/3011 "2026-08-22T04:49:49Z")
I hope I can attach the workspace file. Slicer crashes in a very early stage… ( \<10%) regards, NPu --- ## [Tapered bits seem to be calculated by the shaft diameter and not the tip](https://forum.grid.space/t/tapered-bits-seem-to-be-calculated-by-the-shaft-diameter-and-not-the-tip/3042)
**Author:** [@DaBIGOne](https://forum.grid.space/u/DaBIGOne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/tapered-bits-seem-to-be-calculated-by-the-shaft-diameter-and-not-the-tip/3042 "2026-08-17T20:55:48Z")
Hi, When I select a 0.5mm straight corn bit it looks to be working fine, but when I use a tapered bit it looks like it’s calculated from the shaft diameter in stead of the tip diameter. 0.5mm Corn bit: 0.5mm tapere… --- ## [CAM - Strange edge behavior](https://forum.grid.space/t/cam-strange-edge-behavior/3039)
**Author:** [@Veridian](https://forum.grid.space/u/Veridian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/cam-strange-edge-behavior/3039 "2026-08-07T13:56:25Z")
In the latest Kiri:Moto release (4.7.2) on macOS, I’m running into some weird behavior with edge selection (e.g., in an Area Clear operation). You can no longer select just one edge at a time—it selects all the edges on… --- ## [Different versions](https://forum.grid.space/t/different-versions/3036)
**Author:** [@Busthh](https://forum.grid.space/u/Busthh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/different-versions/3036 "2026-08-07T12:34:59Z")
I have kirimoto on 2 pc’s. One is a stationar windows11, and the other is a tablet windows11. When I downloaded version kirimoto 4.7, it looks different on the screen. The whole layout seems different with the menu’s. I… --- ## [Slitting saw feature request](https://forum.grid.space/t/slitting-saw-feature-request/3037)
**Author:** [@DaBIGOne](https://forum.grid.space/u/DaBIGOne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/slitting-saw-feature-request/3037 "2026-08-04T20:42:01Z")
Here I am again — trying to do things that (currently) aren’t possible, but still trying to make them work anyway. :grinning\_face\_with\_smiling\_eyes: I’m using a 44 mm slitting saw on the Makera Carvera, and I’ve run int… --- ## [Can not view whole workspace](https://forum.grid.space/t/can-not-view-whole-workspace/3034)
**Author:** [@meddesign](https://forum.grid.space/u/meddesign)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/can-not-view-whole-workspace/3034 "2026-07-23T17:06:29Z")
I have multiple parts or large parts on the workspace table but can not make the view small enough to see everything at once…is this a setting I am missing ? workspace\_RH\_CR\_R\_10\_C.kmz (2.3 MB) --- ## [Pen-Plotter mode proposal](https://forum.grid.space/t/pen-plotter-mode-proposal/3029)
**Author:** [@DaBIGOne](https://forum.grid.space/u/DaBIGOne)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/pen-plotter-mode-proposal/3029 "2026-07-23T16:37:52Z")
Hey Stewart, I’ve been experimenting with Kiri’s drag‑knife mode using a custom pen‑mount on my CNC. It actually works extremely well for line icons — but drag‑knife logic only allows outlines. Since a pen doesn’t have … --- ## [Settings nitpick](https://forum.grid.space/t/settings-nitpick/161)
**Author:** [@pgf](https://forum.grid.space/u/pgf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/settings-nitpick/161 "2026-07-23T14:45:47Z")
The “step over” values are called a percentage in the tool tip, but they’re not – they’re just simple fractions. It kind of makes me twitch, every time I see it. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Import SVG to make simple pocket with CNC](https://forum.grid.space/t/import-svg-to-make-simple-pocket-with-cnc/3032)
**Author:** [@Bruce\_Chadbourne](https://forum.grid.space/u/Bruce_Chadbourne)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/import-svg-to-make-simple-pocket-with-cnc/3032 "2026-07-22T22:30:25Z")
My needs are always simple but I seem to always spin my wheels. I have imported an SVG - the prompt asks for a depth and visually I see the pocket in the stock I am trying to carve. But no matter what operation I choos… --- ## [Facing end surfaces on a ring with 4th axis](https://forum.grid.space/t/facing-end-surfaces-on-a-ring-with-4th-axis/3030)
**Author:** [@kyle](https://forum.grid.space/u/kyle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/facing-end-surfaces-on-a-ring-with-4th-axis/3030 "2026-07-21T18:33:12Z")
Simple question I hope. I have a part I would like to machine, it’s a ring with multiple indexed features around the perimeter, but the thing that is stumping me is how to face the ends of the cylindrical part. It is t… --- ## [What steps to follow when in Onshape](https://forum.grid.space/t/what-steps-to-follow-when-in-onshape/3027)
**Author:** [@Doug47](https://forum.grid.space/u/Doug47)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/what-steps-to-follow-when-in-onshape/3027 "2026-07-10T11:53:56Z")
What steps to follow when in Onshape --- ## [Helical goes through object](https://forum.grid.space/t/helical-goes-through-object/3026)
**Author:** [@DaBIGOne](https://forum.grid.space/u/DaBIGOne)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/helical-goes-through-object/3026 "2026-07-05T20:59:06Z")
Hi Stewart, I’m trying to cut an outside thread on a round object using the Helical operation. The helix itself is correct, but the entry move goes wrong: Kiri moves the bit down to the cutting Z at the XY position… --- ## [Drill op moved through model](https://forum.grid.space/t/drill-op-moved-through-model/3020)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_N](https://forum.grid.space/u/Jeff_N)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/drill-op-moved-through-model/3020 "2026-07-03T01:09:13Z")
Can you take a look at this workspace. The drill operation at the end does not seem to be acting as expected - moves through the model. Thank you workspace\_Airfoil\_Base\_.kmz (1.2 MB) --- ## [Changing filament color](https://forum.grid.space/t/changing-filament-color/3019)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Fleury](https://forum.grid.space/u/Kevin_Fleury)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/changing-filament-color/3019 "2026-06-28T13:56:27Z")
Is there any way to paint parts of a 3D model before slicing, like you can in Orca-based slicers? Like this: Thanks! --- ## [Newbie to CNC and Kiri:Moto - Have many questions](https://forum.grid.space/t/newbie-to-cnc-and-kiri-moto-have-many-questions/2978)
**Author:** [@dwinburn](https://forum.grid.space/u/dwinburn)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/newbie-to-cnc-and-kiri-moto-have-many-questions/2978 "2026-06-27T14:19:02Z")
I just joined group, thanks. I have a new home built 4 axis machine, X, Z, A, B. I’m trying to create gcode to rotate A axis as Z (router) cuts the piece as X moves across, (lathe operation?). Something like a chess pie… --- ## [Can't get preview mode to work in CNC mode](https://forum.grid.space/t/cant-get-preview-mode-to-work-in-cnc-mode/3016)
**Author:** [@CNCer](https://forum.grid.space/u/CNCer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/cant-get-preview-mode-to-work-in-cnc-mode/3016 "2026-06-22T00:28:30Z")
I set stock size multiple times and can’t get preview to work. Youtube videos are all older software so the interface is different for the software and not very helpful. Maybe I’m interpreting something on a menu wrong… --- ## [Depth of cut puzzle](https://forum.grid.space/t/depth-of-cut-puzzle/3014)
**Author:** [@Sawdust](https://forum.grid.space/u/Sawdust)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/depth-of-cut-puzzle/3014 "2026-06-19T16:08:09Z")
I have drawn in Fusion, a pulley blank. Cut from foam so I can cast, then machine. Foam is 19.5mm thick, Pulley will have 133mm outer diameter, inner island 63.5 through holes are 25.4 diameter. My dimensions are perfe… [Next page](https://forum.grid.space/c/kiri-moto/5.md?page=1)