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Carbide reporting XY position DOUBLE the scale of actual position
@brianringley wrote: After setting 0 and jogging 16 inches in positive Y, Carbide Motion is reporting a Y position of 815mm (approximately 32 inches) which is exactly double of the actual position!...
View ArticleMaking YouTube videos
@jamorgan3777 wrote: Any of you experienced YouTubers (just had a vision of a sweet potato with the letters YOU carved in it) have any tips or pointers on where/how to learn how to make better videos?...
View ArticleDesign files for the control panel box?
@MrBeaver wrote: This is one really for @WillAdams - by any chance do you have the design file for the electronics box? Mine didn’t come with one - early model. I did make myself one out of Acrylic,...
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Back in business
@krvz wrote: Been having a crisis of confidence lately, had several projects in a row go south, all with thicker (3/4" or greater) stock. But my wife needed letters cut for a sign for my daughter...
View ArticleEnd mills in store
@RussMaGuss wrote: Any idea if/when there will be more 1/16" ball nose end mills in the store? I like the price to quality ratio of their bits. Posts: 2 Participants: 2 Read full topic
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Question about bits
@ivanpedruzzi wrote: Am I a complete fool thinking that I could use these micro bits (0.5, 1.0 mm) with the DeWalt router? My goal is to create the following object which is 20 mm across and 3 mm...
View ArticleIs My Board Fried?
@Winters636 wrote: So I just finished a 45 minute cut, after removing the part and doing some cleanup I loaded another project. When I went to connect to Carbide Motion I get the following error: GRBL...
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Drag chain brackets
@MrBeaver wrote: Hi guys Just wondering but has anyone knocked up a bracket for a Y axis drag chain? I made one up with an angle grinder but you know… cnc…...
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My machine upgrades are done!
@MrBeaver wrote: As many will be aware I’m a big fan of upgrading my machine. However time has come to stop upgrading it and start using it more. Granted that might include re-making upgrades that can...
View ArticlePreciseBits Collet, Locknut and Wrench Holder for Pegboard
@MadHatter wrote: I designed and printed this because I got tired of chasing the nuts and collets across my messy bench. It is simple, but it works. PreciseBits Collet, Locknut and Wrench Holder for...
View ArticleRecommendation for wasteboard surfacing end mill
@idank wrote: I’ve tried a few of these in the $5 to $20 price range (mostly from china) and have been unlucky in getting one where the cutting end is actually flat. Can anyone recommend a decent one...
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Shapeoko 3 XXL getting mixed results
@Savant_PCs wrote: I swear every time I feel like I am getting the hang of using my machine I get some crazy disparity and I can never seem to have a confidence level in using it. I have had this...
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Meshcam and roughing time impossibly long
@CupertinoJones wrote: I’m finding the estimated times for Carbide Auto Toolpath (and others) to be impossibly long. A run of 20+ hours… how would you even do that? Am I overlooking something here...
View ArticleGRBL Error: Serial Port: ResourceError and Loss of Zero
@brianringley wrote: Hi all, I was receiving GRBL Error: Serial Port: Device Not Found Error quite a bit but then I taped by USB cable to my laptop and it seems to be fine. Now I’m receiving GRBL...
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It's been a while
@JamesC wrote: I’ve had my two Nomads for a while now, and as I prepare to move on to bigger and better things, I feel I can do a great service to the community by giving a accurate and heartfelt...
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Eagles in the super bowl
@Blackwoodwork wrote: Supporting my team in the super bowl with so fan love that will be added to the ceiling in my man cave Posts: 5 Participants: 4 Read full topic
View ArticleGBRL Error: Serial Port Unknown Error
@Christine wrote: New out of the box: My Surface pro 4 sees the Nomad, but when I launch Carbide Motion I am getting GBRL Error: Serial Port Unknown Error and then the program closes. I have checked...
View ArticleAcceleration ($120, $121, $122)
@Adam_Xett wrote: Curious if anybody is running non-stock acceleration values on their S3? I believe the stocks are 400, but they are so abrupt as to almost be jerky, wondering if I might get cleaner...
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Down a new rabbit hole with Vectric Cut2D
@ItsDan wrote: I decided to finally bite the bullet and try Cut2D which is the lower tier version of VCarve and I have to say so far I’m really happy. I do like that the company offers a fully...
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Second and First Wood Spoon
@pdx_curious wrote: I made my first and second wooden spoon today. Working toward a Valentine’s day gift. 20180202_213725.jpg3024x4032 1.62 MB ! First spoon had some registration issues. It is the one...
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