Universal G code sender?
@MrBeaver wrote: Hi there Is anyone using UGS as opposed to carbide motion? If they are is there any setup that you need to do before using it, for instance setting stepper motors up etc? Also how can...
View ArticleTimascus? Mokume?
@Sway wrote: Anyone try cutting timascus or mokume with the nomad? Thanks in advance Posts: 3 Participants: 2 Read full topic
View ArticleHowto Test Homing Switches
@swiftmas wrote: Hello, I have looked through this a bit and not found a straight forward answer. I installed the homing switches when I first got my machine and haven't trusted that they worked...
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Understanding the cause of the disconnect
@rcsarge wrote: There has been a lot of discussion on this forum in regards to the disconnect issue. Apart from standing on one leg wearing a hat made of tin foil I remain unable to prevent...
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Y-Axis Belt Just Snapped
@obigrant wrote: Hello, I'm not sure what caused this, but the right y-axis belt (6mm) on my Late 2015 Shapeoko 3 just stretched past it's limit and snapped. Yesterday, after tramming an 11x11 inch...
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My new project : custom seal
@jeremydahan wrote: Hi, I designed the seal in Illustrator, using a madala found on the internet and various shapes I liked.I then imported the SVG in Carbide Create to generate the toolpaths. I used...
View ArticleCarbide 3D blog post for beginning 2017
@WillAdams wrote: It's here: http://carbide3d.com/blog/2017/state-of-carbide-3d-2017/ and includes a link to a poll, w/ some interesting options: What would you like us to work on? We're curious what...
View ArticleEngraving Brass?
@rderstadt wrote: I'd like to cut and engrave a compass rose out of brass sheet and was wondering if anyone had some suggestions for (1) the feeds/speeds and (2) a way to achieve an "antique" style...
View ArticleHello anybody based in Nottingham UK
@kingy wrote: Hello I am very interested in possibly purchasing a XXL Shapeoko for my second income business. It will be mainly for acrylic but will include other substates as well. I am based in...
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XL and XXL Threaded Insert table Grid and Clamps
@ApolloCrowe wrote: Heres a few helpful Carbide Create files:Work holding Clamps and a threaded insert grid pattern (with recesses) for the XL and XXL Shapeoko machines. I was able to use the Makita...
View ArticleExtra long job (Unattended is not an option?)
@eefits wrote: Has anyone running any job longer than 20 hour? Usually my job can split to multiple jobs as long as I can set the co-ordinate. I am about to run a relieve carving job about 19 hours....
View ArticlePCB_GCode and tool change positions
@jimidi wrote: I'm trying to machine a PCB using Eagle and PCB-GCode. All is working well except the routher position during tool changes. I'm running the "Drill" TAP file, and instead of stopping at...
View ArticleAnyone upgrade from an XL to an XXL & wants to sell their old extrusion?
@ELund wrote: I'd like to get the longer extrusion for the X axis on my SO3, because reasons, without buying an entire XL upgrade. Has anyone out there upgraded from an XL to an XXL and have the spare...
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Spare parts for Shapeoko XL
@aidassim wrote: Hi, I was wondering where could I buy one Y-rail (left side)? My Shapoko XL had an accident. I suspect router mount got loose (after last time I was aligning it, I did not use any...
View ArticleA good pause function
@JamesC wrote: I have limited time during the day to run my long jobs.... what would be really nice is a real pause feature: one that turns off the spindle. I have no problem leaving the machine...
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Why does Carbide Create create an unwanted tool path?
@kevinlyver wrote: The 45 degree line was not drawn in CAD, as you can see in the shapes above. Screen Shot 2017-01-12 at 11.33.47 AM.png729x729 42.4 KB This 45 degree path will spoil my parts. I can...
View ArticleSpindle tries to turn on, Machine Crashes
@Qwaid wrote: After Jogging the machine I hit "Spindle On" the spindle rotates about 1 revolution then the machine crashes. Crashes as in shutting down and the light turning off on the front. The...
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Pinewood (Outlaw) Derby
@FlatBaller wrote: Its that time of year again. I'm going to make another jet powered car for the outlaw class and this year I will be milling it out on my Nomad So I come here to ask for suggestions...
View ArticleAuto-Level Probe Problems
@kerl wrote: I'm trying to mill out some PCB's and wanted to do some auto leveling to make things more exact. I've tried using Chilipeppr and OpenCNCPilot, but the problem is when I connect one wire...
View ArticleToolpaths wondering
@The_Researcher wrote: I just recently cut a project and it turned out great, i tried to repeat the project and 3x in a row the toolpath wandered, EG.. 3mm Endmill for a circle, then a 90Vbit for...
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