Z-Plate is a bully on the X axis!
@Tem wrote: Hi All! This morning I went to HOME my SO3 XL.Then I put it trough the motions using Rapid Position.For some reason the 0 location seems an inch off center.Also, the z-plate is traveling...
View ArticleHoming not stopping - limit switch problem
@mhujsak wrote: When I home, the unit continues to engage the motors even after tripping the Y limit switch. This is new behavior, the machine has been working for 6 months with the limit switches...
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Thinking of upgrading my XXL
@howellusn wrote: Thinking about upgrading from my XXL and not sure what to ask for it. I have the dewalt router and a dust shoe from evguide and the homing kit on it if that makes any difference and...
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My first part off the Shapeoko 3
@TOOLZ wrote: Thanks for all the help so far ! Ran my first part and all went well ! The router works great ! Need to learn more on Vcarve Pro that I've had for sometime now that I have a router to...
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My results with V-Carve - Can someone explain?
@jeffersin wrote: I've yet to successfully vcarve without terrible results. Could someone explain why my end result is not the same as what I see in the preview? Have I entered the tool dimensions...
View ArticleOptions for linux?
@swiftmas wrote: I have researched this heavily on the forums and have my own solutions in place that allow me to operate the shapeoko with linux. In most circumstances however I use the carbide...
View ArticleEndmill is stuck in the router
@WarrantUSN wrote: Loosened the collet, endmill won't come out. Turned the collet all the way to the other direction, not sure if I'm tightening or loosening as the collet seems designed to stay on...
View ArticleSO3 homing to -4.99
@pants wrote: After homing, my SO3 goes to:X: -5.00Y: -4.99Z: -5.00 I'm unsure why Y goes to -4.99 instead of -5.00. I have changed $100 and $101 for calibration, I don't know if that would affect...
View ArticleScale a part from an nc or stl
@Boothecus wrote: What's best practice for scaling an nc file or an stl file? There's this small part for which the designer has provided an nc file and an stl file. The part is 1 inch x 1 inch and I...
View ArticleSet Zero by division in CM
@farmer wrote: Hi New user getting up to speed with CM. I have more experience with manual machines with a DRO. One common feature/practice is to touch off on one side of the work, zero machine, touch...
View ArticleGetting two scaled drawings(each scaled differently) on the same scale for...
@YoMan wrote: I am sure I have missed this, but I cant find the "how to" in either Fusion360 or Corel Designer X6...I have two scale drawings(actual paper) and want to import them into a program,...
View ArticleRecommended Feed/Speeds for #122 .032" flat endmill
@Savant_PCs wrote: I am using the Dewalt router so the min speed is 16k. Naturally, I referenced Carbide Create to find the correct feed/speeds to match it in Fusion 360. The speed of the router...
View ArticleNew controller, testing before going on, GRBL port issues
@YoMan wrote: I received my order of a second controller this afternoon, and just shut my SO3XXL down, pulled the plugs from my existing CMB and insert them in the new CMB (both v2.4d) to test it...
View Article3D model of Makita RT070x router available
@WillAdams wrote: by Dan_the_Chemist » Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:39 pm on the other forums ==3D Model== https://grabcad.com/library/makita-rt0700-1...
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3D milling - Fusion 360
@MrBeaver wrote: Hi Guys I'm keen to mill this part from wood using a 1/8 round nose cutter. Screen Shot 2017-07-12 at 12.45.49.png1396x1040 184 KB But I have little experience making 3D objects in...
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Drill marks around holding tabs
@Franzi wrote: Hi all - I just received my S3 XXL and slowly getting a feel for it. My first challenge/question is why are what look to be plunge marks from the bit showing up around the edge? I...
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First Project - Golden Ticket
@WarrantUSN wrote: My neighbor friends are getting married next week so I am making a sign. They are both fans and supporters of small musicians and frequently host small concerts in their back yard...
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Just finished my SO3 XXL enclosure
@WhittenMike807 wrote: Still need to add a few things to it...but, not to bad 2017-07-13 01.53.04.jpg4032x3024 2.15 MB 2017-07-13 01.53.16.jpg4032x3024 1.96 MB 2017-07-13 01.53.33.jpg4032x3024 2.01 MB...
View ArticleOdd simulation?
@relic wrote: If I start a new project with stock size 3.25 wide, 1.5 high and .25 stock thickness on aluminum then clear drawing and reset view, add any feature (and toolpath) then go to toolpath, I...
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Cutting PVC - I want snow... all I get is sludge
@MrBeaver wrote: I find milling plastic's the worst, I really struggle to make it snow and routinely get mixed results. I'm using new, 1/8 single flute blades. Cutting 1mm DOC, at 1000mm a min, delay...
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