Is there a better spindal to upgrade
@Blackyankeewood wrote: Is there a better spindal to upgrade From the DWP611 because I am hearing that one has issues and the spindal just quits working. So I would like to upgrade to a more reliable...
View ArticleCarbide Create - specify climb or conventional milling
@dpalchak wrote: I really like Carbide Create! It's much quicker for simple operations than the CAD Program->STL->MeshCam process. However, I want the ability in Carbide Create to specify...
View ArticleAssembly done now what?
@Flubadub wrote: I have the assembly done, I squared the gantry installed the spindle but want to try Hello World. When I power on the Shapeoko 3 XXL The X axis stepper makes a shrill sound and the...
View ArticleSimple Instructions for a simple mind
@cal04038 wrote: I really want to purchase a Shapeoko Machine. Before I buy, I want to be sure I can make it work. The work I want to accomplish is to capture open source line art and create a page in...
View ArticleCarbide-Create Rotate Problem
@DennisBowman wrote: When rotating a object and then saving to a file and when reloading the file file the object is NOT rotated ???Any Answers ??ThanksDennis Posts: 3 Participants: 2 Read full topic
View ArticleHas any one tried the new beta for Carbide Create
@Blackwoodwork wrote: Has anyone tried the new beta for carbide create 356 was wondering if there any uses before I install it. Posts: 2 Participants: 2 Read full topic
View ArticleTrouble With getting the Hello World thing to work
@BenTrigger wrote: I have gotten the hello world file to run but I am having trouble getting the sharpie to stay still while I run the file.... Any tips? Thanks Posts: 3 Participants: 3 Read full topic
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Hello World issue
@Flubadub wrote: At first I could not get the Z axis low enough to do anything and then read a listing about removing one spring. That worked. Before removing the spring the Z axis would only lower an...
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Gift for Friend in Recovery
@myates wrote: You all have posted really amazing pieces! I'm always inspired when I come here. Today I thought I'd post a picture of one of my first projects. Still learning with each carving, but...
View ArticleSO3: XXL Y Axis problems
@cwbeaux wrote: I just purchased and assembled the Shapeoko 3 xxl Cnc and ran into a snag. Everything went together pretty good however I cant get the y2 stepper motor to work. I switched the motors...
View ArticleSuggested materials/tips for stamp making?
@ururk wrote: I'd like to make some simple stamps - for starters one that says "SAMPLE". I've read a bit about various materials, and it seems there are a few different ways - with a CNC - to make...
View ArticleDoes boolean funtion work with shapes created with the curve tool?
@shweetie82 wrote: I am just trying to make an O that is more oval shaped than round, I used the curve tool to create the two ovals and now I'm trying to make them one shape but when I select both...
View ArticleCarbide create help!
@shweetie82 wrote: Incredibly frustrated at this point-trying to engrave the text BE LOVE- the word BE is actual text and I'm using 'no offset' which seems to be recognized by CC (even though it does...
View ArticleCan i pay an experienced person out there to help me with some simple designs?
@shweetie82 wrote: Hi all knowing forum! Is there anyone out there that I can pay to do some simple text layouts for engraving and generate reliable g-code for me?I think someone with experience would...
View ArticleStuttering along curves
@jpotter wrote: Ok, was using my XL tonight to cut out some simple address numbers for a friends house and when it was milling the curves it would stutter here and there. Only on curves not on...
View ArticleFrom photoVcarve to shapeoko3xl
@ozark4 wrote: Hi, From photoVcarve to shapeoko 3XL, what is the procedure?Very very novice on this. Thank YouJean Posts: 3 Participants: 3 Read full topic
View ArticleChange of tooling and V curve options
@yung wrote: Hi, I am completely new to CNC and was trying to use two tooling or bits for one run. It does tell me to confirm the tooling after first tooling is done. 1. My question is: do I have to...
View ArticleSuper-PID enclosure
@Qwkpony wrote: Can someone using a Super-PID tell me what size enclosure is needed for the controller board and associated parts? Posts: 4 Participants: 3 Read full topic
View ArticleUpgraded to xxl. Nothing Cuts Correctly
@Harkenhome wrote: Hi. I recently upgraded to SO3 xxl. Assembly went well despite a lack of documentation from Carbide3d on upgrading. After completion I tried to run a few files that I use frequently...
View ArticleEngraving Metal?
@jvrieger wrote: How do you get a good handle on controlling the height for engraving? I seem to always plunge too deeply even at the minimum setting of .001. Right now I am just testing this on a...
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