Carbide Create Tool LIbrary
@baricl wrote: Looking at the Carbide Create Tool Library it looks like all the standard tools can not be edited. I could add duplicates for some tools with my own settings, and that would be...
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First milling and issue
@amclaren wrote: Hi All, I’m new to milling and new to meshcam though not new to cad and cam (rhino user with 2 printing machines). I milled a fairly simple item and have run across a problem The...
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A simple technique for two-sided work
@WillAdams wrote: Basically one sets up the job with the origin at the center and cuts the left side as the one which has the less positionally sensitive elements cut, along with a mirrored inset for...
View ArticleEasy way of just cutting an arc
@UncommonDad wrote: Just wondering if anyone has an easy way to just cut an arc in material. I’m trying to cut out a corner shelf for my daughter and thought there might be an easy way to do it on the...
View ArticleBed measurements?
@belzzz wrote: So I cant seem to find a blueprint for the nomad 883 pro bed. Position of all the holes and so on? Is there one (just me who cant find it)? Seems like that should be a thing that exists...
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Want to buy Shapeoko 3 for only aluminum. Will I be disappointed?
@kyle7119 wrote: I would like to buy the Shapeoko 3 for the sole purpose of milling out custom electronics enclosures from aluminum. Is the design good enough out-of-the-box to support this or will I...
View ArticleCM4 display actual feed rate on job progress screen
@EvanDay wrote: Edit: The below text gives background but the initial question is answered. Please consider as a feature request adding real time feed and plunge rates to the job progress screen in CM...
View ArticleStrange Z-axis problem: bit moves z- or z+
@crew wrote: So I am still trying to get my first correct cut from my Shapeoko. the x, and y are doing great but I can’t seem to fix the z (using a Dewalt DWP11) My first problem was that I don’t get...
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Shapeoko 3 XL Work Bench easy option
@JaiFlors wrote: Hi there, I am new using CNC routers and recently got my XL, so far so good! very happy with the results cutting wood. Just wanted to share this workbench option for the XL that fits...
View ArticleHoping to demo in Northern Virginia/DC?
@LavarnwayDesigns wrote: Does anyone on here live in Northern Virginia? Im in Ashburn and was hoping to maybe meetup and see your Shapeoko before I purchase in the next few weeks. Posts: 1...
View ArticleNotes on rapid positions and wasteboard leveling
@WillAdams wrote: Wrote up a bit on this here: https://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/SO3_Function_Test#Distance_of_travel Filled in the numbers for an XL — if someone has an SO3 or XXL and is using...
View ArticleUnable to Save a file from Carbide Create Build 313
@MikeB1950 wrote: In the past I have saved .c2d files from Carbide Create. However, I have just downloaded Build 313 and find that I’m unable to Save or Save As a new job I have created. When I click...
View ArticleChip clearing with a Loc-Line
@idank wrote: I got a 1/4" loc-line set (this one) but now I’m a bit stumped on where to find the correct coupler to get this connected to the air compressor hose. How do I know which kind of fitting...
View ArticleCM requires a refresh for second job
@aaI3D wrote: When I am using Carbide Motion and I finish a job, the machine returns home. Which is fine, however when I try load a new file it wont load, I have to right click and refresh. When I...
View ArticleBest way to cut SVG
@krvz wrote: I’m a bit of an idiot. Just purchased some plans for an eiffel tower from a guy on one of the facebook forums. Completely legit, he’s a great guy, but realized just importing the whole...
View ArticleTrying CNC JS on a Raspberry Pi3
@ItsDan wrote: Figured I’d loosely document my experience trying out CNC js. I was able to easily setup my Raspberry Pi with the software. I had a minor issue where the HDMI connection kept resetting,...
View ArticleDeWalt croaked today
@Griff wrote: My trusty 611 has run thru three sets of brushes and who knows how many hours of operation. Today, I was messing around learning how to modify/mill step files imported in to F 360,...
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Colour Code in Toolpath? V-carve is orange not red
@bluepurplebananas wrote: Hello Carbide Community, I’m engraving various text on wood and I’ve notice some of the engraving is not fully red but orange in the toolpath editor. My text size is min 0.2...
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Idea for DIY Touch Plate - Use a Multimeter
@baricl wrote: Why not just purchase an inexpensive Multimeter and use the Ohm/Buzzer setting. Plug the 2 leads into the meter. Clip one lead to the cutter spindle. Attach the other lead (Permanately)...
View ArticleCarbide Motion Error Message
@Zoomer wrote: Help please… I recently had to replace my laptop with a new one running Windows 10 and reinstall software. Just tried to run my first job on my S3 and Carbide Motion returned this...
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