Modela Pro II MDX-540S 3D Milling Machine

Can't find the driver you need for your Roland?

HELP!! I can't find the driver I need for my Roland!

MDX-540 making abnormal noise in spindle unit while running.

MDX-540 making abnormal noise in spindle unit while running.

MDX540 Rotary Axis Over Size Issue

Machine jumps when nearing left side of rotary axis.

MDX-540 T Slot dimensions

Where can I find the dimensions for the ZTT-540 T-Slot accessory?

MDX-540 Y-Overload When Starting the Machine

Machine has Y-oveload at peak when powering on the device

Mounting for the MDX-540 T slot table

Work piece is not raised high enough to be milled when using the MDX-540T slot table (ZZTT-540).

Start cutting is not available in SRP Player

Start Cutting" is not available to output the file to ether the mill or to a file.

Update Firmware using CMD Prompt

Firmware must be installed using this methodon older machines using serial or parallel ports.

VCarve Product Guide

Roland DGA will begin shipping a copy of VCarve Desktop with every DE-3 engraver and

What is a Driver? What is a plugin?

All Roland devices with a USB, Parallel (LPT), or Serial (COM) port need a driver to communicate with a computer. For Roland products compatible with Apple Macintosh operating systems, a plugin is used with Adobe Illustrator. For Roland devices with an Ethernet port, the output software (e.g. - RIP)includes the driver as part of the application.

What is a Strategy? What is a tool path?

When outputting a design to your engraver or milling machine, the software needs to be able to translate commands to the device. These commands tell the machine how fast to mill, at what revolutions per minute (RPM), and where to mill in 3D space. This is what makes up a toolpath. A Strategy is a combination of tool movements, material properties, software algorithms, and tool characteristics.