Help with replacing timing belt
@patofoto wrote: My Y axis timing belt snapped a little while ago. I’m getting a replacement tomorrow. The one that snapped was a closed loop belt. I bought an open 5m length belt from Amazon on...
View ArticleMonogrammed letters within a circle
@Asdueitt wrote: I am trying to get started with a monogrammed vine letter inside of a 1 inch circle but can’t get it to do right. It keeps cutting off Letter is there a cutting option? Where I can...
View ArticleVFD or VSD cable
@mungbeans wrote: So I just purchased a watercooled spindle just the 65mm diameter 1.5KW, hoping this will fit with Makita shim on the shapeoko nicely. Mainly want more variation in RPM in the low end...
View ArticleCalling all XXL users... anyone interested in the Aluminum Base (Bump)
@jimidi wrote: I’m trying to keep this Aluminum XXL Base initiative a possibility. If anyone is interested, please message Russell over on Facebook about this: Aluminum table for the XXL Unsupported...
View ArticleTouch plate thickness
@hydrogenated wrote: What is the thickness of the carbide touch plate? Posts: 4 Participants: 2 Read full topic
View ArticleBest g-code learning path?
@Griff wrote: Decided it’s in my best interest to finally learn more about g-code. I’ve started reading the tutorial at CNC Cookbook, seems good but I’m just curious what other options a out there?...
View ArticleUpdated Software
@Jamesrs wrote: Hello, Today I finally had the chance to flash the board for the new version 4 software and probe. I managed to get through that even after the flashing the z axis was reversed for...
View ArticlePhoto to SVG Editing
@JosephSeth wrote: Hello, Trying to convert this photo to a usable SVG, but struggling a little. Anyone pretty speedy with photo editing to get it to a workable SVG? I would be forever in your debt I...
View ArticleSuggestions Cutting Cork?
@Adam_Xett wrote: Has anybody cut out shapes from cork sheet? I’ve got some .125" sheet I’m going to cut to a custom shape for some coaster bottoms and would love to hear if there are any tricks. I...
View ArticleTIME to knock the dust of the shapeoko XXL
@fiero1 wrote: Been awhile, thought I’d have some fun. 20171105_214036.jpg4128x2322 1.76 MB Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic
View ArticleTrouble Homing - Grbl Error
@Jexoteric wrote: I’ve finally made it through my XL upgrade build, and during this homing switches were added. When I open up carbide motion, it shows homing switches setting as “true” in yellow...
View ArticleCarbide create and add tools #301 et #302
@HONVAULT wrote: Hello everyone, I can not add # 301 0.50 “V-Bit Cutter - 90 ° and # 302 0.50” V-Bit Cutter - 60 ° on Carbide Create and Meshcam V6. Could you help me ? Do you have a simple solution...
View ArticleCAD tool written in Go for programmers SDFX
@WillAdams wrote: https://github.com/deadsy/sdfx — A simple CAD package using signed distance functions to make STLs....
View ArticleIssue with engraving - edges deformed
@Mikell wrote: Hi guys, I’ve just attempted my first engraving on oak and I’m getting this odd result shown in the picture. I’m using a 60 degree laser point 3FL CMT Orange tools bit and I made the...
View ArticleShapeoko 3 For Sale (Will Ship)
@ltdboarder101 wrote: Hello! I have a Shapeoko 3 for sale that’s in great condition. The machine has seen very little use (<10hrs of cut time), is fully assembled & ready to go! The only reason...
View ArticleGRBL Panel Training (Video)
@Adam_Xett wrote: As promised, here’s a video on running GRBL-Panel with a Shapeoko 3 XXL (or any S3, really). It’s quite long winded, I do love the sound of my own voice: https://youtu.be/kGbxkIHce9U...
View ArticleGrbl V1.1 Failed
@sebawake2000 wrote: Hello Everyone, I am using the Shapeoko3 to cut Acetate.(similar to plastic) I was having problems getting the exact forms I needed it so I run the 3 Point test to see if the...
View ArticleThe biggest project I’ve cut on my XL...so far
@Griff wrote: This is a prototype tray I cut from glued up pine. CE4F064E-CA7D-4657-BFB5-0E330FA1D848.jpeg4032x3024 2.68 MB Took a couple hours I guess, 1/4 inch mill, 60-120 inch per minute, 0.25...
View ArticleCreating CAD Files for these Items
@Style wrote: Anyone experienced with a Shapeoko can please help me to manufacture these items from aluminum (6082 aluminum alloy, or any other alloy which is rigid enough against heat and...
View ArticleNomad 883 + accessories for sale
@ben wrote: I’m selling my Nomad 883 and all of the assorted accessories it came with. Machine is in near perfect condition and has only been fired up a handful of times. Included is everything that...
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