Lock Spindle RPM in Carbide Create toolpath
@azbrewer wrote: I control the spindle with a relay using the PWM output from the Shapeoko control board. I have to manually check that the RPM is above 10,000 RPM or the relay chatters and the router...
View ArticleFusion 360: Breaks for Changing Tools
@crew wrote: During CAM in Fusion 360, I assumed that the NC code it generates for the Shapeoko would naturally include breaks between operations that use different end mills but this does not seem to...
View ArticleHelp squaring up shapeoko XL
@sirkyle wrote: I use my Shapeoko to drill holes and hexagons most of the time. I had a piece come up on me a couple months back and break some vee wheels on the z axis. Since then I have fixed all...
View ArticleMakita Router Heat
@Adam_Xett wrote: On some recent jobs I’ve run, noticing that my makita, and the AL mount, get HOT. I can touch it, but wouldn’t want to hold on. No hugely long jobs (~30min) and not fully enclosed....
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Sign fonts please
@Griff wrote: Did a bit of a look around here, didn’t see what I need. Per the pic, please point me to a font source. Need to make some party signs for my daughters company picnic....
View ArticleNewbie - Wasteboard leveling
@DustyHouse wrote: Hi All, So I’ve done my Hello World and it looks like everything is working nicely. I have a question about wasteboard levelling. I see two variations of T-Track setup. One has ~23"...
View ArticleFlex in the y-direction
@MaxamillionX72 wrote: How do I fix excessive flex in the Y direction… as in, when my router is moving towards the front or back of the machine, the whole X/Z unit in leaning away from the cut. Is...
View ArticleThree part video tutorial on box making on the Shapeoko for beginners
@45rpm wrote: I have posted a set of three tutorial videos on YouTube that cover using Carbide Create to make wooden boxes. These are designed to get a novice user up to speed on creating things on...
View ArticleI am selling my XXL
@dukez0ne wrote: Im wondering if there is a taker out there as i lost my interest in continuing this hobby. $2000 shipped to you. Literally new as i only used it to test just few cuts. Maybe max...
View ArticleHoly newbie batman
@gasmith22 wrote: So my machine arrives on the 11th! I have researched and researched, and finally pulled the trigger. Very happy…but now I have to figure out how to make stuff and finding my...
View ArticleElectrical Usage For 1 Hours Use
@Savant_PCs wrote: To be a tad lazy as I am creating a master list of materials and costs I use for my little garage business, has anyone calculated how much it costs on average to run your Shapeoko 3...
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The Beaver CNC Linear Z Lives!
@MrBeaver wrote: Hello all, As you will be aware I’ve been working hard on my Beaver CNC super heavy duty Z/X. Well today is the day that my dreams have become reality. I’m pleased as a peach to say...
View ArticleFestool aluminum composite milling machine
@dukez0ne wrote: Is there someone have a need for this machine? https://www.festool.co.uk/products/routing/aluminium-composite-milling-machines/574390---pf-1200-e-plus-alucobond-gb An ideal combo for...
View ArticleNewbie CAM question
@JonnyB wrote: I did my first real work by cutting holes in an aluminium power supply front. This was my first time using Fusion 360 for CAM work, but I did get some help from a friend working with...
View ArticleWater vs Air Cooled Spindle
@Adam_Xett wrote: Looking for some opinions on air vs water cooled spindles. I’ve used air cooled to date, looking at a water cooled. What issues have you all had with water-cooled spindles? Any...
View ArticleCircle production
@donovan wrote: Hello, I am working on my first project and I am struggling. All I want to do is create a bunch of circles from one piece of stock. Can anyone point me in the right direction on how to...
View ArticleShapeoko 3 Demo Inquiry / Bay Area
@jasperwolfe wrote: Hello, Looking to buy a Shapeoko 3 kit and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Does anyone have a machine who is local and willing to give a demonstration? Many thanks, Jasper...
View ArticleCutting curve problems
@Ron wrote: I am trying to cut out a shape with 3 streight sides and a compound curve on the forth side carbide create traces the curve side fine and then puts a large loop on one of the corner side...
View ArticleJob gets canceled mid way through
@Alex wrote: After I Load and Run a job the hexagonal finished job % indicator in Motion jumps to 30% and 85% without actually moving the xyz… then it looks like it quits to job on it’s own without...
View ArticleTried to download the latest software but .dmg wont open
@Alex wrote: I just tried downloading the latest versions of the software on my Mac and the .dmg doesn’t open so I can’t even install the latest software at this point. Is the server down? Posts: 7...
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