Carbide Create new version download link
@farmer wrote: Nitpicky feedback. When you open Carbide Create and there is a new version available clicking the link in the application takes you to the primary CC page...
View ArticleCutting on silver , brass with nomad
@La2017 wrote: Hello everybody, Does anyone have experience and information on cutting on silver and brass … (speed of rotation ,speed of travel, speed of descent ) thank you for your help Posts: 3...
View ArticleTutorial for use meshCAM
@La2017 wrote: Does anyone know if there are tutorials to start with MeshCAM . best regards Posts: 2 Participants: 2 Read full topic
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Begining project with SO3 and VcarvePro
@TOOLZ wrote: Hi All, Starting out with a simple project with my SO3 and VcarvePro. Making alphabet and number blocks for my Grandson. Four inches square by 5/8" thick cherry using a 1/4" carbide down...
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Simple First Project
@edwardrford wrote: Here is another box tutorial I made to share with anyone looking for an easy project to run on their machine. finished.jpg900x675 165 KB I used 3/8" (9mm) baltic birch and finished...
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CC305: #201 endmill shows up as 2-flute in tool library?
@Julien wrote: Hi, I just realized that even though the #201 1/4" endmill that I received with my Shapeoko has 3-flutes, the CC library declares it as a 2-flute (mistake or outdated specs ?), and this...
View ArticleArcade (In the works)
@jwaymire wrote: Not finished, but I believe it is looking pretty good so far.! FB_IMG_1503324103476|500x500 Posts: 3 Participants: 2 Read full topic
View ArticleZ-axis "Sticks" When Homing
@mmcdaniels01 wrote: I followed the instructions for assembling my Shapeoko 3 to a T. But it seems like there is no limit switch on my Z-axis… maybe all of the axes. I haven’t even been able to “Home”...
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Wasteboard, finally
@Adam_Xett wrote: I screwed a wasteboard atop my S3XXL and surfaced it back when I got the machine. Today I finally got around putting holes for threaded inserts in my wasteboard. Of course, I missed...
View ArticleJewellery details from the Nomad?
@michaelmo wrote: Hi Everyone, I’ve been trying to find definitive answers as to the ability of the Nomad to machine materials such as Gold and Silver, the material will be annealed so will be nice...
View ArticleUGS Suicide Button
@johnelle wrote: I have been using UGS for a few months now and one thing really troubles me. I still am tempted to push the “return to zero” button on occasion, but every time I do really really bad...
View Article$100, $101, $102 and $0 Tweaks
@Adam_Xett wrote: I know that the latest S3 grbl controller comes with everything pre-configured for the machine. But I’m curious if anybody has tweaked the $100, $101, $102 and $0 variables with any...
View ArticleSome laser work I've been doing here lately
@jbrown761210 wrote: disclaimer, this is with a different machine. Here is some shingles I’ve done. these shingles are from a old house which is cool. https://youtu.be/SkvcSNlA3E4. Posts: 3...
View ArticleJ Tech Photonics 2.8W Laser and Driver Kit
@EEProf wrote: Anybody put one of these on a Nomad? Appears to be a great unit and the price is certainly right. Link Disclaimer: Our Nomad will be delivered tomorrow, so I have no idea what the...
View Article4th Axis addition
@ignatius13 wrote: Hi, is there any talk of developing an attachment to be able to mill around a cylinder, like the rotational attachment for laser cutters? This would be really useful for jewelry...
View ArticleZ Probing... Backwards?
@Adam_Xett wrote: Alright, I may be losing my mind. For weeks I’ve used grbl panel’s Z-probe to happily help zero my zaxis against my work (along with the clips on the probe headers, obviously)....
View ArticleMaking saddle washers - aluminium milling and holding advice
@MrBeaver wrote: Due to the crazy cost to buying saddle washers, I’m considering making a few for a handlebar project. I knocked up a design and am comfortable with the milling of material etc,...
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Details not showing in simulation
@La2017 wrote: I bought the machine to do the same thing as you and for now i encounter big problems because the parts and engraving complexity of cutting . I did not find any information on the speed...
View ArticleWhen should I order?
@krvz wrote: Hi all. I’m about ready to pull the trigger on an XXL, but can’t decide if I should build an enclosure first then order, or wait until the unit is assembled then work on the enclosure....
View Article3.5hp 4.20 in Spindle in Operation! Shapeoko 3 XXL
@meximelt wrote: All ready to try some work at a slower rpm with some larger tools! 1st run a success! 0.75in Cutter, 0.9 in depth, running at 15 in / min and 5 in/min plunge to ensure all stable...
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