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Front part of the shapeoko project
@atrueresistance wrote: Has anyone used the front part of the shapeoko? The spindle sticks out a bit. I think given the right setup a person could cut tenon joints easily. This project was really spur...
View ArticleNeed help understanding CC outside/right, inside/left, etc toolpath settings
@MrHume wrote: Been using CC and really enjoying it for 2.5d stuff, but was hoping for some help understanding the toolpath "Offset Direction" settings. Can someone please explain the differences...
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Wiring problem fixed, Thank you Carbide3D!
@DrFred wrote: I received my new SO3 XL the other day and the hello world job was just a squiggly line. Long story short, I trouble shot it down to the female cannon plug on the left Y stepper motor’s...
View ArticleChanging My Z axis Steps From belt to lead screw
@Baronas wrote: Added a lead screw system for my Z axis. But not the steps are not right. When cutting depths they are way off. How do I change or calculate the new steps? Please help. Posts: 2...
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SO3 XXL: Share your Workspaces!
@csader wrote: The X-Carve guys have a post dedicated to showing off workspaces built for their large machines. Our turn. I have been working on a folding table while I wait for my machine to ship....
View ArticleTime remaining in Carbide Motion
@dyelton wrote: It would be great if you could display both percentage complete and estimated time left (or toggle between them). Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic
View ArticleSO3: Getting "has homing = false" message
@Bjohnes wrote: I ran the hello world code on my just completed machine and everything went as it should. I followed the instructions after installing my limit switches and the code but the machine...
View ArticleReplacement power supply specs
@aharner wrote: I shut down and stored my SO3 for the past month during some garage remodeling. I set it all up again today and my power supply is not working. No LED on the box and no power to the...
View ArticleSO3: Help with depth settings
@Super13 wrote: I am brand new to CNC. I received my SO3 XL last week and (minus the three missing components) got it up and running yesterday. After the thrill of my first run wore off, I am now...
View ArticleSO3: Question about milling brass before I buy
@mongke wrote: Question, has anyone on here used the Shapeoko 3 to mill brass? If so did you have to do anything to the machine to get good results? Posts: 4 Participants: 4 Read full topic
View ArticleS03 XL and XXL: Shipping Updates
@edwardrford wrote: Hi All, I decided to close the old thread (it was about shipments beginning) and create a new thread about the current shipping status. The old thread was 135 replies long and...
View ArticleHow to properly correct for cutter diameter?
@TheDoctor wrote: Using the stock 0.125 cutter with a 5mm acrylic sheet, I used the default parameters to cut out a 1" x 1" square with a 0.5" diam hole in the center. Measuring with calipers, the...
View ArticleSO3 XXL: Golden Ratio Threaded Inserts
@csader wrote: Thinking ahead to how I'm going to drill holes for threaded inserts in my wasteboard. I really like @WillAdams design here (Will, let me know if you have thoughts given how old that...
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Assembly Guide Availability?
@rwizard wrote: @edwardrford Continuing the discussion from SO3: Are things on track for the XL and XXL shipments to begin?: SO3: Are things on track for the XL and XXL shipments to begin? I'm hoping...
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Create dimensions vs Motion cutting dimensions are different
@salimm wrote: Hi There, I created a circle with a 4 inch radius on CARBIDE CREATE and when I loaded the file into CARBIDE MOTION, it cut at almost half the size. The final piece was almost 4 inches...
View ArticleStill need help with homing
@Bjohnes wrote: Hi, I posted about my homing issue but noticed it was not on the support page and since I have not received any further info thought I'd try here. Every time I try to home the machine...
View ArticleSO3: XXL/XL Homing Switch Mounting
@Lewscrew wrote: Are the mounting holes/locations for the homing/limit switches the same for the XXL/XL as the standard SO3? Any mounting hole changes with the new design? Posts: 2 Participants: 2...
View Article"Homing" purpose
@Aaron wrote: What exactly is the purpose of the "homing" system, how does it work and what advanges does it provide vs not having it? Posts: 3 Participants: 3 Read full topic
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Printing small object on large stock
@donnyfl wrote: Hi everyone, just received my Nomad pro today and it took me a while to get the zeroing down. I have to say this is my first experience with CNC of any type. My question is if I have a...
View ArticleSO3: Y Carriage Eccentric Tensioning Question
@SwapmeetPete wrote: Hey, so I am currently assembling my XL Shapeoko 3, and while I am new to at-home-CNCs, I am fairly mechanically inclined, so I have a general understanding with what I am doing,...
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