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Broken Wires on extension cables to servo motors
@wingrider62 wrote: Anyone else have issues with the wires breaking off the connectors inside the flex track for the servo motors. I just had my 2nd one happen. 1st time on the Z axis and 2nd one on...
View ArticleLearning Carbide Create and Carbide Motion
@bsmith43 wrote: I need some advice on where I can find tutorials showing me how to use Carbide Create and Carbide Motion. My husband and I just purchased the Shapeoko XL from a private person and...
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HeadPhone Holder
@aaI3D wrote: I had some scrap wood and acrylic from another project, so I thought I would try making a headphone holder. The base and acrylic back took around 15-20 minutes to cut out, but the arch...
View ArticleLooking to upgrade
@Murdocjx wrote: I love my XXL. I’ve had it for about 2 years now and it’s been a real game changer for me. So much so that I’m looking to upgrade to a full sized CNC. Something that can be a full...
View Article"Automatic" Tool Length Offset
@neilferreri wrote: I do everything I can to avoid tool changes in a job. Even when I probe for Z height, I run into the occasional issue. I’ve been messing around with macros in CNCjs and wanted to...
View ArticleGCode Sender which can pause job over local wifi network?
@Ton80 wrote: I am using Motion v.3 at the moment. Just curious what is out there which would allow pausing of the job from a remote room by using a wifi network? I saw Octoprint CNC on the wiki but...
View ArticleText will not import from illustrator
@Scottdenny wrote: So I cannot get text to import into create from Adobe illustrator. What am I doing wrong? Posts: 6 Participants: 3 Read full topic
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Stretching the Boundaries Yet Again (Surface Grinding Shapeoko)
@RichCournoyer wrote: Here is a hardened steel (Rc 65) Toolmaker’s Vise that I finished Ground on my Shapeoko: Note: ALL surfaces are ground square, parallel, etc. (My tolerance was +/- 0.00025")...
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I made my first chopping board and need some inspiration
@MrBeaver wrote: Last night I machined my first chopping board, the idea was it would be a gift for my mate who is getting married. Whilst I’m incredibly pleased and tempted to keep it, I’m sticking...
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Flute length in CC
@Croy9000 wrote: Maybe I misunderstand what “Flute Length” is. The tool library says the #201 is 0.375. What does that dimension refer to? I would think it should be 0.75, the “Cutting Length” as...
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What is Flute Length in CC
@Croy9000 wrote: Maybe I misunderstand what “Flute Length” is. The tool library says the #201 is 0.375. What does that dimension refer to? I would think it should be 0.75, the “Cutting Length” as...
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Adding pencil bits to library
@gabewatts14 wrote: I have purchased some (pencil see bits) - not sure if thats what they are called but I will go with it for now (1st image) and I had a friend give me a set of these rotary type...
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Automatic switch off using homing cycle at the end of job
@minehunter wrote: I just finished the first tests of some microswitches that are normally closed to shut off the dust extraction and the Makita router at the end of the job cycle pressed by the...
View ArticleNew machine doesn't like my Surface Pro
@Rmillworks wrote: Just go the XXL, I’m a first time CNC user. The unit works great off my iMac, but I intend to run it off my Surface Pro. When start the connect to cutter button either causes the...
View ArticleGRBL 1.1 : UGS Platform (Error Issues)
@kayakerca wrote: I have upgraded the following since I last ran a job. I installed the replacement Shapeoko Controller I have have in the drawer for a bit (over a year). I loaded GRBL 1.1 onto the...
View ArticlePossible BUG with networking a tablet to CM4
@Ton80 wrote: I just got set up with CM4/GRBL 1.1 yesterday and the first thing I did was connect my table to CM4 remotely via the network feature. When I used my tablet to operate the JOG functions...
View ArticleCut rocket web site
@Davidbb-Indy wrote: Has anyone had success signing up and using cut rocket site? Posts: 2 Participants: 2 Read full topic
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The Ugly Mallet
@EvanDay wrote: You know the old saying, “When all you have is a hammer, the whole world looks like a nail…”, well mine is “When all you have is a CNC, everything looks like a CAD / CAM problem.” I’m...
View ArticleTracing Parts and Tools
@Boatdreamin wrote: Hello all, I am brand new to this CNC world and I’m looking to purchase a Shapeoko very soon. I have a question though. Is it possible to manually move the tool and have it trace...
View ArticleConvert XXL to plasma table?
@satx wrote: “plasma” search here doesn’t bring up anything useful I have a Powermax 45 and a compressor to drive it Comments on feasibility of XXL as plasma table? Posts: 4 Participants: 3 Read full...
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