Newbie Questions
@mwevre wrote: Hi everyone, just purchased the Shapeoko 3 and am really excited to use it! I tried looking through the forum for answers to my questions, but would be grateful if anybody could chime...
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HOW TO: Spinning Snowflake Ornaments
@ApolloCrowe wrote: Last Year I made a Simple Spinning Ornament: This year, I have updated the design, which I think not only looks better, but it also spins better. RED and White Spinner.png638x665...
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Camshaft Lamp project
@Wannabe_Maker wrote: IMG_1291.JPG2048x2048 849 KB Here is a lamp that I'm in the process of making. It's modeled to look like a camshaft(sbf if you're a gearhead). I've made 5-6 lamps using corvette...
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End Mill Measuring
@The_Researcher wrote: Another new user question: Is there a guide on how to properly measure an end mill to add it to Carbide Create? As well as how to add a tapered bit. I have been reviewing the...
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Extremely frustrated with Shapeoko XXL
@Flubadub wrote: I have wasted more wood trying to do simple things and learn CNC without any success. I have posted here before and I have leveled my machine, squared my machine, tightened belts...
View ArticleXXL - Z axis motor has a high pitched whine when turned on
@rgaud wrote: Got done assembling my XXL and when I turn it on, the Z axis motor has a high pitched whine noise. It jogs fine, but it's loud. Is this normal or is something wrong with it? Posts: 8...
View ArticleSO3 XXL: Homing switches AND Z-axis touch plate?
@audioguy wrote: Hello, Just ordered a SO3 XXL. I'm a crabby old engineer that's owned several CNC routers and mills, but downsized to a smaller home and needed a smaller router to fit a basement...
View ArticleExporting files from Vectorworks
@instacrabb wrote: Hi guys, I'm purchasing an xxl in the next few weeks, and wondering about the CNC software. I spent two years designing and cutting on a commercial CNC. I draw in Vectorworks, which...
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Carbide motion - GRBL error: invalid gcode ID:33 from fusion360
@NinjaLlama wrote: Hello, I have recently been getting these errors when machining. It is very annoying that it happens partway through my programs and then I have to restart. Any idea on what is...
View ArticleModular desk organizer
@NinjaLlama wrote: Hey everyone, I built a modular desk organizer on the Nomad and thought you might want to check it out.Let me know what you think! Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic
View ArticleAbility to Drag and Drop Toolpaths to Reorder
@JAcieG wrote: The ability to Drag and Drop toolpaths would be great. It would really speed up reordering. Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic
View ArticleAbility to Flip entire Design Either Horizontally or Vertically
@JAcieG wrote: Having the ability to flip your design would speed up the possibility or engraving something on the "front" of a part and then flipping it and cutting out the part from the other side....
View ArticleHow to hold small cut out parts?
@tekym wrote: My first significant project with my new XL is going to be helping a friend with a Christmas gift she's making for someone, a puzzle. I'm still testing to make sure the toolpath and...
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Carbide create will not make an outside cut on something
@jbrown2252 wrote: I made something in corel draw, exported to a SVG, imported this into makercam, exported svg out of makercam and opened in carbide create. Now when I try to assign an outside cut to...
View ArticleDifference between routers?
@azbrewer wrote: What are the differences between the router options, is one better/cheaper or is it just user preference? Posts: 3 Participants: 3 Read full topic
View ArticleCan you use Carbide Create for v-bit/c-varve inlays
@mwevre wrote: Saw a jewelry box project in the wiki section with inlays with nice sharp corners. Can you use Carbide Create to accomplish this, or do you need V-Carve or something else? Posts: 2...
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Cutter "loses" its way?
@Mark wrote: Hey all, I need help. Tonight for the third time (all on different cuts, two on different computers hooked up to the Nomad Pro) a cutter has walked away from its programming and ruined a...
View ArticleFile problems after upgrading Carbide Create
@palmettowaxworks wrote: Hi Everyone, I was running Carbide Create version 285 on my machine and just downloaded the latest version. I opened up a file that I was working on, and most of the data was...
View ArticleCan't get hold of anyone at Carbide 3D - constant disconnect error
@MrBeaver wrote: Hi Bit of a general query here - I've been having an ongoing issue with my Shapeoko 3 with the disconnection error - looks to be the board. I had been dealing with Edward and almost...
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First Shapeoko 3 XL project - Guitar
@Tiger_Moses wrote: Wanted to make a decorative guitar out of reclaimed woodThe body is squeezed together for cut, glued later. Found pattern online, freestyled the neck, then used another online...
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