# Dropping code now and then for some reason

**URL:** <https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/dropping-code-now-and-then-for-some-reason/2929>\
**Category:** General Chat\
**Tags:** mach4\
**Created:** [February 8, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/dropping-code-now-and-then-for-some-reason/2929 "2024-02-08T16:16:13Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 8, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/dropping-code-now-and-then-for-some-reason/2929/1 "2024-02-08T16:16:13Z")

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My router seems to drop code sometimes and the cutter shifts and cuts where there is no material. It is Hobby Mach4 software. It runs on a laptop so if there is a slight power surge it should still be on path I would think. Thank you for any ideas everyone.