MeshCAM7 .nc file output
@AlanCart wrote: I was very excited to see that MeshCAM7 allows for contour and pocketing operations. It wasn't until i plugged into my Shapeoko 3 XL that I realized MeshCAM7 outputs .egc files as...
View ArticleGo to specific location using Carbide Motion?
@ChiknNutz wrote: Is there any way to move the gantry to a specific XYZ location using CM? I have a project that got a bit jacked up but if I was able to start at a specific location relative to my...
View ArticleWhat am I doing wrong?
@Jamied wrote: So, I am very new to cnc routers.... With that being said, I am a very capable woodworker, and understand the mechanics of the machine. After reading through some of these posts, I...
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Curved lines auto-connecte in all imported .SVG files -- Carbide Create
@jvrieger wrote: Every curve is automatically closed with a straight line on all the .SVG that I load into Carbide Create. It shows up as a blue line whereas the intended line is purple. This happens...
View ArticlePausing a job for long time
@ScrapWood wrote: Is it harmful to things to pause a job mid stream for an extended length of time; stepper motors etc... Posts: 5 Participants: 2 Read full topic
View ArticleConsidering a Shapeoko 3 a few questions
@jgerman wrote: I'm considering getting a Shapeoko 3, mainly for wood gear clocks. I'm thinking that it may be able to replace my scroll saw, but I'm not positive yet. Once I make a dust boot (I'm...
View ArticleA better Fusion360 - GRBL PostProcessor
@Strooom wrote: If you are using Fusion360 for your designs, and millthem on a GRBL based machine, then take a look at https://github.com/Strooom/GRBL-Post-Processor I took the existing GRBL...
View ArticleTiling with Terrain2STL?
@jimidi wrote: Has anyone tried to tile the STL files together from this web utility? http://jthatch.com/Terrain2STL/ The maximum box size is shy of containing all the geographical features I want to...
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Sorry guys been lagging lately
@atrueresistance wrote: Hey guys sorry I haven't posted much recently. Trying to get the pwm to work on the 2.4 board. Anyway, our local guild has a joint contest going on, so while designing some...
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How to install E stop
@lost57 wrote: I have been looking but have not seen a tutorial for installing. E Stop on my SO3. I can follow instructions well no idea how to wire it up Posts: 5 Participants: 4 Read full topic
View ArticleRotate Part in MeshCAM7
@Remmy wrote: The title is pretty self-explanatory. I've been playing around with MeshCAM 7 but can't seem to find the rotate geometry command. Has it been removed in MeshCAM 7 or is it hiding...
View ArticleSupported file types - Shapeoko 3
@Neem3r wrote: Hey everyone! I have been scouring the interwebs for this answer and I am at my wits end. Will a Shapeoko run a 3d file in the form of an STL or 3Dclip file? If not, is there anything...
View ArticleHoming command not producing any mvement
@Samuel wrote: I need help guys. Bought two shapeokos (3 and XXL) and tested them for homing and used SO3 for cutting MDF. But now none of them responds to $h command. This was observed after...
View ArticleAnyone in Canada bought a Shapeoko 3 Robotshop.com?
@WillAdams wrote: Finally came across this listing: http://www.robotshop.com/en/shapeoko-deluxe-3-axis-cnc-desktop-kit.html and was wondering if other Sparkfun distributors in Canada were selling the...
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Weekend Project #3 Flat Pack Step Stool
@ApolloCrowe wrote: Weekend Project #3 Flat Pack Step Stool Screenshot 2016-09-23 12.53.38.png593x537 232 KB Project Name: Flat Pack Mini Step Stool Project...
View ArticleZ axis creeping
@drichard wrote: I noticed that the depths of the z axis were getting shallower as the program progressed. Discovered that the set screws were loose and not on the flat, but...were lock-tighted(?) in...
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Nomad set up and first cuts – I love it!
@jenswilly wrote: I've gotten my Nomad set up, added lights and a camera done my first test cuts. So far, I've cut renshape, HDPE, acrylic and aluminium and the Nomad is – in a word – awesome!I love...
View ArticleNewest XL controller with limit switches
@jeffreysalisbury wrote: I have, what I assume is the newest Shapeoko controller board 9it just arrived Thursday). What is the relationship between Y1 and Y2 on the controller board and Y-right and...
View ArticleSO3 XXL leveling x-axis
@JeffWimer wrote: Picked up a dial indicator and and found that the right side of the x-axis is .04 inches lower than the left side. I tried to adjust the x and y rails to no avail. Is there something...
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Weekend Project: Beer Bottle Opener/Catcher
@atrueresistance wrote: This is more or less a way to see if this method would be easier than traditional woodworking methods. I think you can get 7 or 8 of these milled out of a 10' board. It takes...
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