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DEFECT (815) Alignment to Stock does not work properly
I’m rewriting this ticket - as I have concluded the full-extent of the defect and it will be clearer if I report it this way: With the new Align/Space dialog (which is now staying open when you click...
View ArticleCutting text into thin plastic
Good evening, thanks in advance. So I ordered some .040 two color plastic. Basically trying to do some name tag, office plaque type things. When you do fine text which classification do you use? I...
View ArticleBowl bit vs ball nose
What is the difference between a 1 in bowl bit and a 3/4 in bull nose bit? Both have 3/8 cutting radius. Can they both be used as bowl bit? Thanks Kevin 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic
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Probe and setter connect
Where can I find parts? E and f on the picture? So that I can hook up my probe and my tool setter, I bought a used tool setter and it did not come with the splitter. I have a shapeoko 3XXL. 5 posts -...
View ArticleEngrave text using laser tape
Good morning! I’d like to try this on wood. Can I cut text, then spray paint the texe and remove the tape? Thanks, Jimbo 6 posts - 5 participants Read full topic
View ArticleCarbide Create Pro has reverted to Free version
I have Version 7 Pro. I pad for Perpetual License. I downloaded the latest version and my Pro version 7 has reverted to free version. I thought I could keep using the old version. Can anyone help?...
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Shortcuts and (wireless) keypad
I’m looking at using a wireless keypad to control Carbide Motion, so I can easily set my zero. Found some info here: Keyboard Shortcut Cheat sheet for Carbide Create and Motion Software Hope this...
View ArticleComputer recommendations / tablet for machine
Greetings! I recently purchased the Shapeoko 5 pro and was looking for suggestions for a laptop to purchase, and potentially a tablet to keep in the shop to keep connected to the machine. Here is what...
View ArticleRaspberry Pi future
Is there a future for Carbide Motion on the Raspberry Pi? I really like my set up with my RP4 and it works well but is it smarter to switch to a mini-PC since the version for Pi hasn’t been upgraded...
View ArticleRunning a Project
Hey all, as I said a couple weeks ago in another post, I’ve been away from the machine for a while. I remember doing a software update and now, after initialization, the machine comes to the front,...
View ArticleChanging Scale Size of Multiple Vectors
I’m new to Carbide Create and I’m wondering how I can change the size of multiple identical vectors at the same time (circles in this case). I can select multiples but then it gives you the total...
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Yoga Wall template
My friend Petra asked if could assemble and install her Yoga Wall. I said yes, provided she could tell me what the heck a yoga wall is. A template is available for about $300 so I made one on the...
View ArticleAdvice on adding a laser to my machine
Hello all my fellow Carvers ! I am thinking about adding a laser to my pro 5. After watching some vids on this it looks like they all tell you to go into the control board and add some connections? I...
View ArticleSandblasted woodgrain file needed
I’m looking for a high-quality, realistic wood grain file suitable for CNC sign making on HDU. Ideally, I’d like to cover a full 4’ x 8’ sheet with a continuous yet varied wood grain texture so that...
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Standards for color-coding CNC files?
Anyone aware of any standards? Apparently Ponoko: help.ponoko.com How should I specify laser actions? | Ponoko Help Center Setting up your design for cutting and engraving uses: Blue stroke = cutting...
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Sweepy Extension
This may have been posted before but today i designed an extension for my Sweepy Pro and I wanted to share. 11 posts - 6 participants Read full topic
View ArticleDesign file to cutable file, HOW?
After hours of watching the training videos, I still can’t see how to save a design into a cutable format, and import into Motion. I save the design and try to import into “Motion” and it say there is...
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Well nobody told me about this
Since biz in the entertainment industry here in Los angeles has been less than great these last few years i have found myself with way more time on my hands then i like, so i have been trying new...
View ArticleSaving a design in CC as JPEG or
I traced an image in CC without any problem. Then I made a number of changes to the traced image to clean it up. Is there a way to save the image to a format that I can use to convert to an STL file...
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Engraving wood glued to brass
I’m making a game board using walnut that has pockets with engraved text at the bottom. I’ve made a few different prototypes using mdf, but the struggle for me is getting the text to “pop” more at the...
View Article65 mm VFD spindle
I am wondering if going to 65mm VFD spindle is worth it as my carbide 3d routers are not lasting very long the lower bearing keep failing 20 posts - 13 participants Read full topic
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I assumed it was square
This machine has been quite an education. Shortly after getting the machine I ordered the hold downs which included a corner piece. It turns out that it is just slightly out of square. I’m cutting a...
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Improve Persistent Dialogs
I have registered defects with the new persistent Align / Space dialog in v8 in this thread. Those are defects…but in researching how other persistent dialogs in CC behave, it became clear that CC’s...
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Separating a design into parts
as requested on support… Given a design: where one is trying to create vectors between the leaf part of the tree and the branches going up to them. Trying to make it possible to carve them separately...
View ArticleTable space around CNC
Table design Tomorrow is the day! I am building my CNC table and assembling my pro 5 4x2. insert excitement emoji here!! The ONE question I have that your input would be fantastic to have is: How much...
View ArticleShout out to customer support!
Your GREAT!! I’ve always ran my machine off of my MacBook and have been afraid of wear and tear issues. Well, that day has come because my MacBook needs repair and the screen or whatever is not...
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Brass, Leather, and Wood Birdhouse
Lately I’ve been combining several of my interests: leathercrafting, woodworking, and 3D printing. My latest project is this bedside birdhouse, which is meant to hold my keys, wallet, headphones,...
View ArticleShapeoko 5 slams in the bitsetter
I have been using my beloved Shapeoko 5 for a year now. Today I initialized the machine, set up the stock, set the Z to zero: however instead of lightly touching the bitsetter and retracting, it...
View ArticlePost processor to speed up MeshCAM NC files?
When I watch my Shapeoko 3 XXL run some MeshCAM NC files, I observe quite a few times when the cutter moves up and back down without changing X or Y. It would seem that the up move could be eliminated...
View ArticleShapeoko 5 pro homing
I was running a job , and the piece of wood that was clamped came loose and my 1/8” endmill bit got stuck in the wood, now the machine Willnt home, machine will not initialize either, also when you...
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