HELP I set the zeros on the project but it hovers above
@spasmfingers wrote: I set the zeros on the material, I use the method of lowing it onto a sheet of paper until the paper no longer move freely, then I set the zeros there. When the project starts...
View ArticleZ axis off about 50%
@rootcon wrote: Hello, I have a shapeoko 3 XXL and the Z axis is off almost 50%.Is there a method of moving a mm or so and then telling the program how far I am off? I have seen the Winston Moy...
View ArticleEmergency Return Button
@cfzepp wrote: Has there ever been any consideration about adding the option to install an "Emergency Return Button" on the Shapeoko 3? Many industrial pieces of machining equipment have such a button...
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S3 New Vacuum Attachment - I think a Good One!
@DJ_Valenski wrote: I recently obtained a couple of Vacuum attachments to test and evaluate from "burgchevap" aka Andrew. These are now available to order from...
View ArticleZ-Axis Plate Upgrade Sold Out
@jalapano wrote: Does anyone know if there's a timeline for when the z-axis plate upgrade will be available again? It's currently saying it's sold out on the Shapeoko store Posts: 2 Participants: 2...
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Kit knife with custom moose antler scales
@ChiknNutz wrote: After considerable trial and error, I finally completed this prototype. I will be making several of these for a client. Design and toolpaths done in Fusion 360, output thru Carbide...
View ArticleBeginner projects
@JeffWimer wrote: I was supposed to receive my machine today. I am both excited and apprehensive. I just want to say thank-you in advance for any help you, the forum community, will provide to me. How...
View ArticleHow to merge nodes in Carbide Create?
@cfzepp wrote: Yesterday in Carbide Create I was finally able to create a pattern I am in need of. It consisted of 4 different lines (2) vertical and (2) horizontal angled lines and (2) rounded...
View ArticleY axis not homing all the way
@m_price wrote: Got my XXL last week and everything was awesome. Then the Y axis stopped going all the way back, It will go to within about 3 inches of home the just sit their still in the homing mode...
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Book: Getting Started with CNC
@WillAdams wrote: Since Edward hasn't made an announcement, I will --- his book is finally available from Amazon (and presumably other shops): www.amazon.com Getting Started with CNC: Personal Digital...
View ArticleFiles from create won't load in motion
@gnlweirdness wrote: I am just trying to load the simple file that comes pre loaded with the software to run on a scrap piece of wood. However I save the file c2d (it doesn't give me any other options...
View ArticleProper dewalt trim router mounting?
@gnlweirdness wrote: so in the guide the picture showed the dewalt mounted all the way down in the spindle holder. however in other videos I have seen it mounted much higher, and in some even covering...
View ArticleMeshcam vs Vcarve pro
@Blackyankeewood wrote: Is it worth the money to get meshcam or Vcarve pro and conver the files so that they can be was in carbide motion. Or just use Inkscape. Just a question has anyone brought...
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SO3 Simple 3D Printed Dust Boot
@jayftee wrote: Hello all, This is for all of you out there that have access to a 3D printer. I designed and made this dust boot because I was not satisfied with the one I bought. More pictures and...
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Invalid GCode Error 33
@patofoto wrote: Trying to simply carve some letters onto wood. It starts carving the B perfectly but then gives me an GRBL error in the middle. Could it be the font I'm using?. Screen Shot 2016-09-10...
View Article$h homing is not working
@bdchave wrote: So I have not used this tool in a while but last time I used it the homing sequence ,$h, was working. Now It will not send my axis home. I did activate $22=1 but it is still not...
View ArticleHiccup while cutting wood with the Nomad - Help!
@airjam21 wrote: I'm brand new to the CNC world and have been working with @mbellon to help me understand the basics of my Nomad 883 Pro. Using V-Carve Pro Mark had be create a few objects (circle and...
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Nomad flip jig with SO3
@callumrexreid wrote: Hi guys.I'm new and considering buying a SO3.For a while I was considering between Nomad and SO3, but my wife really wants a larger cutting surface and therefore the small SO3 it...
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Carbide Create add extra lines?
@Byboth wrote: Hi, In the attached picture you can see the preview of a toolpath in carbide create. First I thought the blue lines where "travel paths", but when I select Show Simulation, the lines...
View ArticleShapeoko 3 Software List?
@calstars wrote: Hello, Can anyone point me in the direction to a list of the Open Source Software for the Shapeoko 3. Thanks! hd Posts: 2 Participants: 2 Read full topic
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