Using a larger endmill in the Nomad?
@Blackjack wrote: I have been using the .125 inch ball end-mill for my carving projects(Medium Hardness Balsa and Paulownia) and remembered I had purchased a .25" ER-11 Collet and Nut. I would like to...
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Moving to the North
@1st_Kiwi_Nomad wrote: 안녕하세요 I am moving to North Korea to assist Comrad Un with his rocket ship. I'm just planning the trip and realised I will need some technology to assist in my work. Will you...
View ArticleRelative positioning gcode from makercam
@ScottyE wrote: Does anyone know how to get relative positioning gcode out of makercam or jscut or anything like that? I have my SO3 setup to start at 0, 0 but need code to be repeated. I have tried...
View ArticleTo finish wood first, or do CNC operations then finish?
@EvanDay wrote: I have a few basic projects under my belt now with my SO3, so I am working on completing more "finished" and presentable pieces at this point. However, this presents a problem. On some...
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Found a new t-track clamp (new to me, anyway)
@mikep wrote: A friend pointed me at these over at Rockler. There is a "cam" like this one, and a fixed one. The fixed one is about $7, the Cam side is about $20. They come with a t-bolt (the blue...
View ArticleHelp with knocking on the z plunge
@WhittenMike807 wrote: When ever I do a cut out with a 1/8 ball, whenever it plunges down, it keeps knocking. See video: around the 4 second mark. Posts: 4 Participants: 2 Read full topic
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Is a Current Z Axis Plate Model or drawing available?
@SLCJedi wrote: I have a current model XXL with the newer Z axis plate. All of the Fusion 360 models and PDF drawings are all for the older plate that is longer and flat. Does a new drawing exist? I...
View ArticleEstlcam on OSX?
@tito wrote: Hey folks,So I'm thinking about trying out Estlcam and I found one or two comments from folks running it on Parallels in OSX. Anyone here running it on a virtual machine on OSX? Any...
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My sound proofing enclosure for the XXL
@Savant_PCs wrote: I thought I would share what I had made for sound proofing my SO3 XXL. The sound proofing material I used is essentially recycled blue jeans. Here is the link to what I had ordered:...
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Latest Build - Blind Corner Cabinet Solution
@CAL wrote: This didn't HAVE to be made using the Shapeoko 3 but since its pretty much the ONLY tool I have right now to build with I made use of it Youtube video: https://youtu.be/it2SMRT7FIA...
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Zero'ing post and tool change measuring
@grumpa wrote: I wrote a tutorial about over sized drawings. In that I told about a post in the front of my waste board that "centers" the multiple panels I often cut. This post in combination with an...
View ArticleHow to vcarve stars
@Driggto wrote: I am trying to set a v carve for stars I am trying to do for a flag project. Any suggestions on settings? I keep trying to add a vee bit to the library but it keep saving as an end...
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3D Model Sourcing
@JosephSeth wrote: Hello There, I'm not super great at 3D modeling, where might one go for decent cheapish 3D modeling services? I have searched the internet for a good 3D file of One Eyed Willie (or...
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Nomad 883 For Sale + Extras
@JoshuaZimmerman wrote: IMG_2767.JPG2016x1512 768 KB We originally backed the Nomad 883 on Kickstarter for use in our office/ workshop. However, the project we wanted to use the Nomad on never...
View ArticleCarbide now FREE to use for other systems question
@pinchio wrote: I would like to use this software with my machine. I have a tinyG controller. What limitations if any will I run up against when trying to use the software with this controller? Are...
View ArticleNew version of Carbide Create out (Build 300)
@EvanDay wrote: Interesting changes from the blog post: http://carbide3d.com/blog/2017/big-carbide-create-update-its-now-free/ The most interesting one is that apparently it will no longer output .egc...
View ArticleMy Carbide Create suggestions
@ItsDan wrote: I'm really happy to see start depth on milling in the new version, that was always annoying seeing it mill air for awhile for some jobs. I had a few things not addressed elsewhere and I...
View ArticleXXL "Limit Switch Hit" at 425mm
@pkdesignlab wrote: Recently purchased a XXL and after homing I cannot jog it past 425mm in the x axis and 457 mm in the y axis, it gives the error "Limit Switch Hit" yet I am no where near the limit...
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Error code trying to install new Carbide Create 3D
@Zoomer wrote: I have downloaded the new Carbide Create 3D software but it fails to install with the Error Message.Any suggestions please...Don Posts: 2 Participants: 2 Read full topic
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My First Aluminum Job
@patofoto wrote: I lost my wallet last week. What a pain!!!. This had me shopping for another one. I got, as a gift, a small plastic wallet where you just put some credit cards and a few bills. I...
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