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Another v carve.. Complete with a rookie mistake
@Mysteryck386 wrote: Can you spot it? 20180602_205806.jpg1385x2851 1.26 MB Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic
View ArticleGwizard setup and usage with Nomad
@belzzz wrote: So I got myself Gwizard and was just wondering if there are anything specific to think about when using it with the Nomad 883 pro? -Is the 0.05kw spindle power accurate? -Conservative -...
View ArticlePocket at edge of stock
@swisscheese wrote: I have a pocket that goes to edge of stock. How do I get a toolpath for that (it seems this confuses the toolpath generator). Posts: 3 Participants: 2 Read full topic
View ArticleCM - limit switch doesn't stop at top of Z axis
@MaxamillionX72 wrote: My Z limit switch is working fine for homing, but when I run a program, the Z axis will jog upwards to allow a tool change (or even if I delete the gcode for that) before...
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My first piece!
@reidfo wrote: After a couple of weeks of building, tinkering, and learning Fusion 360 I finally have my first success! I cut this from plywood, stained, and mounted it. And cracked open a bottle to...
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My circles are lemons (machine problem) SO3
@spasmfingers wrote: My machine cuts circles as lemons; I can’t figure out how to fix this problem. Lemons consistently point in one direction or the other depending on cut type. (inside/outside cuts)...
View ArticlePockets cutting too deep
@stringhunter wrote: I am very new to CNC and Shapeoko. But I setup a design file in Carbide Create to cut pockets at 1/4” max depth. Then sent it to Carbide Motion and the pockets are being cut...
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Workbench Slide
@scottybeefs wrote: Project number two. I’ve made myself a workbench for my XXL and to save room I have a slide out bench for putting my laptop on (the large open pocket). It had a fair bit of free...
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Shapeoko 3 Z axis Meltdown
@raynelang wrote: I tried to do some cutting tonight and ~2 hours into the job my shapeoko disconnected from the computer. I powered everything down and could smell burning electronics. Looking at the...
View ArticleI need a recommendation for a more silent spindle than a router
@ale wrote: Hi, I have a question , I live in an apartment, for which I need a router less noisy than the dewall, I was looking at the quiet spindle, from x-carve- es 48vdc, 300w - it is possible to...
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3d machining a twisted wire
@idank wrote: Hey all, I recently came across a nice picture frame that had a decoration that looked like a twisted wire / wire rope / stranded wire along its edge and thought it might be fun trying...
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First try with Cut2d, weird failure
@ItsDan wrote: I’m mostly just venting here, I wasn’t watching right as the cut got messed up so I’m left unsure what happened. The board came loose during the cut but I think it came loose because it...
View ArticleA POWER light. That's all I want :)
@adam12hicks wrote: The rocker switch is fine and all, but I hate accidentally leaving the machine on. A nice bright power light on the control box would be AWESOME! Posts: 6 Participants: 6 Read full...
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Carbide Create SVG Import Issue
@Winder wrote: I was playing around with a model downloaded from MakeCNC, and came across a problem when opening it with carbide create. Software versions Inkscape 0.91 /w Gcodetools v1.7 Carbide...
View ArticleMeshCAM 3-flute endmill feeds and speeds
@plundh wrote: Hi all- I have a Nomad 883 ‘Classic’. I’ve bought some 3-flute endmills from local UK supplier for milling a CPU heatsink in 6061 aluminium. How do I edit tool settings (feeds and...
View ArticleCM wont jog past 99mm BUT WILL machine past 99mm
@fiero1 wrote: So I was setting up my new Z axis and as everyone knows CM is hard wired to travel no more than 99mm. I jog my machine and sure enough it stops at 99mm. I wanted to see if drilling...
View ArticleI can not write decimals
@ronaldonizuka wrote: Hi, I’m a new user of Carbide, it look like easy to use, but when i want to adjust the thickness to 5.5mm it refuses, it only accepts integer numbers 5 or 6 for example. Please...
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Pallet wood + Shapeoko = Cool
@DieTryingHTFU wrote: Pretty new to the whole CNC world. This is a project I just finished up. It is pretty simple, but I am pleased with how it turned out. The profile of the state is just pine...
View ArticlePhilippines: Spindle to change + Spare parts?
@Bertrand wrote: Hi, Nomad is a great name, Torrance, Portugal, France, Hong Kong the machine is now in Manila. If any others aficionados of Carbide in Philippines? I would be glad to ear from them...
View ArticleOpen Log did not open on browser CM4
@awesome-wheel wrote: Please help me. I deleted IE browser on my PC — when I am in CM4 I click setting, then Open Log Open Log did not open. I reinstall IE browser, try to Open Log same thing. Please...
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