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Look-Ahead Calculator
Determine the required block look-ahead buffer size to prevent data starvation during high-speed 3D surfacing.
Typical CAM tight tolerance output: 0.1mm - 0.5mm
Time to stop from full feedrate based on machine inertia.
Buffer Requirements
| Blocks processed per second | |
| Minimum Blocks to Stop Safely |
SmartMachine OS Capacity
10,000