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XL x-axis limit switch
@digitaldaze wrote: So i finally installed the limit switches and am finding that when i home the machine, the x-axis switch mounting bolt gets hung up on the drag chain. Suggestions?...
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GRBL might be freezing?
@shelbycharged wrote: Hi All. I've been experimenting with my SO3 for about a month now since build. I seem to be having an issue where during a program, GRBL freezes up and stops responding. I was...
View ArticleWarning Newbie question...Printable assembly document for XXL?
@YoMan wrote: Hi to all and my apologies upfront for the onslaught of newbie questions that may make up several of my coming posts!I have a XXL scheduled for delivery tomorrow, and was wondering if...
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Carbide Create what am I not doing right?
@Austin913 wrote: Saving from Fusion360, saved sketch as DXF. Imported DXF into Inkscape and then saved as SVG. Import the SVG into Carbide Create and it isn't importing the complete design. Where am...
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Calling All Makers: Carbide Community Competition #1
@ApolloCrowe wrote: Carbide Community Competition #1 Screenshot 2017-01-30 16.56.43.png970x546 701 KB The Lego Batman movie is coming out soon!So this first competition's only rule is keep it Lego...
View ArticleFootprint of SO3 XL
@mikep wrote: After spending twenty minutes trying to find this in the forum, I must ask again. Search was...not helpful. I swear I read this just a few days ago. I know it's here somewhere........
View ArticleInkscape jtech plugin gcode too small
@digitaldaze wrote: So i put in my own laser, but i followed the instructions to get the jtech inkscape plug in to generate gcode for the laser. All is great until i take the gcode and start the burn....
View ArticleCarbide Motion wanders
@jeffreysalisbury wrote: Using a Shapeoko 3XL:In Carbide Create I laid out two 6 inch circles with a 2.5 inch square cutout in the center. One circle was placed in the lower left-hand corner, the...
View ArticleShapeoko 3XXL Grid Dimensions
@doug wrote: Whether I select 'Shapeoko 3' or 'Shapeoko XXL' the size of my document's grid doesn't change to reflect the size of the device. Am I doing something wrong? Posts: 5 Participants: 2 Read...
View ArticleBump in my Z-axis :(
@swiftmas wrote: Got a bump in my z-axis. Track looks to be clean; thinking it has to be one of my v-wheels. Wondered if anyone has any tips on keeping that from happening or any other sources for the...
View Article2 Second Dwell on M3/M5 Spindle Start/Stop
@Hans wrote: I'm using my Shapeoko 3 to dispense glue, and I control an external dispenser via the spindle control pins on the grbl board. When I send M3 or M5, the control signal changes immediately...
View ArticleWhat a different a end makes
@MrBeaver wrote: When I started my milling adventure I had no idea how much difference a mill end made. Today I received my first 2 flute 1/4 mill end from a decent make here in the UK. Previously I...
View ArticleVCarve Gcode output file to CM compatible format
@Signdude wrote: I'm saving a Gcode file from a Vcarve project. I don't know which Post Processor CM uses. According to the VCarve Forum, I should select either the "Shapeoko Inch" or the "Gcode inch"...
View ArticleHoles? How do you drill in aluminium?
@MrBeaver wrote: Hi there Can anyone tell me the best way to drill holes with a shapeoko in aluminium? I'm having real trouble. I have 1/8 drill bits that cut metal like butter in my drill. I did a...
View ArticleCarbide Motion thinks my Shapeoko3 is a Nomad883 Pro
@UnionNine wrote: I just replaced the board on my So3, and installed the homing sensor kit. Now Carbide Motion thinks it's a Nomad883 Pro for some reason, and I've not found anywhere in the docs or...
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Wood milling problems
@Kristoffer wrote: I don't know why im having this problem. As shown in the picture, i'm getting like curves in places where it supposed to be straight lines. Any recommendation to fix this issue?...
View ArticleEngraving Type Font
@Hankster wrote: Trying to create anything which includes TEXT is a very difficult. Why does the text used present itself as an outline rather than a simple character. The problem I have is when...
View ArticleNomad 883 Belt adjustment needed
@Hankster wrote: After several hours on my Nomad 883 Pro, I experienced a problem this evening that needs addressing. After 3 successful completions of a drilled block of wood that I plan to use for...
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Missing part of a pocket
@baaja wrote: Hi All, I ran this carve yesterday and my machine didn't cut full depth on the front part of breaker bar (all the way at the front). You can see the step it created in the picture. I've...
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Nomad Z Axis Starting ABOVE stock material?
@cooper136 wrote: Just got a nomad today, and I printed the wrench fine. However my Z axis is printing about .25-.5in above my actual stock material. Here is how I set the program 0, i clicked the...
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