Limit Switch hit error message
@JamesC wrote: I got a "Limit switch hit" message, and now I can't do anything with the machine. How do I get it to move off the limit switch? Posts: 6 Participants: 3 Read full topic
View ArticleEngraving simple text with carbide create?
@Kerry wrote: Today I did my first cut (S3), putting some geometric shapes into wood. Very Happy! My next thought was to try and engrave some text into wood. I would like to use my .125" endmill to...
View ArticleFREE DXF FILES For Projects
@orlrobinson wrote: Not sure if any of you have came across this site but theres a bunch of free dxf files to play with http://mydxf.blogspot.com Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic
View ArticleHow do you guys secure your projects?
@spasmfingers wrote: I'm using a shapeoko 3, I currently use duct tape haha, looking for something more secure, I've seen people using clamps but don't see anywhere to clamp to on the stock shapeoko...
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Pocketing bit came out
@brothergreg wrote: Hi I was doing this raiders thing, and when trying to pocket out, using a .125 end mill it went for about 15 seconds and the bit got pulled out, I believe I tightened it good...
View ArticleART CAM gcode slamming LS
@ata211 wrote: so i got gcode frm art cam and when i run it it slamms the z axes upwords and stops you can guess the rest so i tried useing a smaller shorter bit but same thing happens so ya any help...
View ArticleArtcam feed and speed not changing
@ata211 wrote: so all the gcode goes at the same speed and i changed the speed on the tool in edit bur nothing changed some one on utube was saying you can change the code manuly by useing notepadd ++...
View ArticleV-bit Tool setup
@dbhoward wrote: Where do I setup the v bit angle in Carbide Create? Posts: 7 Participants: 2 Read full topic
View ArticleTrouble with Z function
@ozark4 wrote: Hi everyone, I'm new in the CNC environnement. I bought a Shapeoko XL recently. Putting it up was a breeze.The problem is with the Z function. While X &Y travel normally, the Z...
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Drill Bit Settings
@adamstag wrote: Hey guys,I have the basic ball/endmill 0.125"/0.063" tools that I bought with my Nomad and wanted your feedback on drilling small holes. After surfing this forum I found some tools...
View ArticleWhat's new in Carbide Create Beta #287?
@popscustomclips wrote: Wondering if anyone know yet what is new in the latest beta release (287) of Carbide Create, other than the new Library feature. Thanks,John Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full...
View ArticlebCNC problem or user error
@lxkhn wrote: I got bCNC all setup (because I wanted to use something with a WCS) and everything seemed to be going fine, I set the x,y,z for G54 moved it off and issued command to send it back, works...
View ArticleCNC Cookbook G Wizard Quick Reference and Geometry applets — Free
@WillAdams wrote: These are available free (as in beer) if one signs up for a G Wizard trial during their current promotion: http://blog.cnccookbook.com/2016/07/25/bolt-circle-calculator-free/ Posts:...
View ArticleCarbide Motion Update
@Timman wrote: After the new update of Carbide Motion today I have lost all control of my S3. The window will open and it will connect to the cutter, then all I get is Not Responding at the top of the...
View ArticleV Carve pro post processor
@ScrapWood wrote: Trying out vcarve pro; what post do I use for the SO3; I do see a shapeoko post but curious if that's correct one....has one for inches and one for mm. Drawing is in inches but the...
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Making a Custom Hot Sauce Rack
@ApolloCrowe wrote: They say picture is worth a thousand words. 2016-07-25 15.01.49-12.jpg500x1252 294 KB This is one of those projects that needs no background, its existence is unquestionable. The...
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Rapid xy position setup
@gjhattey wrote: I've noticed that on the rapid position screen(below) that the mid y position is not truly the middle of the table y. Is there a way to set the coordinates of the mid points? I love...
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Feeds and Speeds Integration with Fusion 360
@ariel.baron wrote: Hello, I was confused on how to input feeds and speeds from the carbide chart: http://carbide3d.com/nomad/feedandspeed.html(I only have nomad 101 and 102) into the fusion 360 feeds...
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Tooling Storage Tip
@mikep wrote: Just a storage tip. These are vapor corrosion inhibitor emitters (VCI), they last one to two years, and do a great job of protecting a drawer full of tooling. Not such a big deal for...
View ArticleSome much needed functionality for pausing during jobs
@UnionNine wrote: @robgrz I would really appreciate the ability to use the MDI during a pause to turn the spindle off and do a z-retract in order to clear things around the cutter mid-job, as well as...
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