Question about precision
@Paul_D wrote: I'm currently weighing up purchasing a nomad and had a quick question about milling very small holes. One of my colleagues would like to drill an array of holes into some ABS or...
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My Nomad found a new home
@Darren wrote: I'm still bummed that I had to sell my Nomad (divorce...) but I'm happy it went to a great new home. Wanted to do a quick Intro to a new member the Carbide family 'Robin'. He's a young...
View ArticleCarbide Motion - GRBL Error when router is turned on
@Danelectro wrote: I periodically have a problem where Carbide Motion disconnects from my S3XL with the following error message: GRBL Error: Serial Port Unknown Error Typically it occurs when powering...
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Normal milling times - Aluminum
@DylanRose wrote: Hey all, I'm new to CNC like so many others and I just wanted to get a general sense of how long different jobs and materials take. I've got a piece that's about 50mm in diameter by...
View ArticleZ Axis Change (this makes 15)
@austinious wrote: Our Shapeoko 3 XL was going along, and suddenly the machine acted as if the Z axis Zero was 20mm higher than it was, even though Carbide Motion kept showing correct values. Anyone...
View ArticleGreatest Customer Service
@azbrewer wrote: After assembling my Shapeoko 3XL, I had a stuttering issue on the Y axis. A quick note to the support line and they responded with a couple of suggestions to try. I found one of the...
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Edge bevel & profile shape thin plastic name badges
@Zoomer wrote: Hello, I am new to CNC operation and have just placed my order for a Shapeoko XL.One of my first jobs waiting for this equipment are shaped plastic name badges with beveled edges and...
View ArticleGRBL 1.1 and Carbide Motion 4
@robgrz wrote: Here's a link to the first builds of GRBL 1.1 and CM4. It's not what we'd call "done" but it works well and we want to get it in the hands of some of our more brave users. Don't upgrade...
View ArticleNew XXL Build - won't complete Homing process
@WLDOR wrote: I completed building my brand new XXL, and all is good - I can connect the cutter to Carbide Motion, all axis 'jog' as expected, etc. My issue is with setting up the homing switches… I...
View ArticleSaving Carbide Create Files
@spoteet wrote: Why is it that when I create a project and save the file, and then later open the file again with Carbide Create, all of the job setup entries are not what they were set to in the...
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Material question - Metal alloy plastics
@DylanRose wrote: Hey all, I'm wondering if anyone has any general information on metal-alloy plastics. I've seen several names for these types of materials and a zinc/ABS plastic combination seems to...
View ArticleShapeoko 3 not listening
@penguin0456 wrote: SO i decided to start using the shapeoko 3 i bought years ago..... and it started to not listen... when i was adjusting the z position it just started walking down the Y Axis... so...
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Diablo v bit speed and feed
@Tony wrote: Can someone please tell me what feed and speed you'd recommend for the attached Diablo V Bit? I'm currently burning pine and poplar when trying to carve letters - only on the deep...
View ArticleAny Nomad owners in Portland, Oregon?
@pdx_curious wrote: I am interested in seeing one in person and talking to someone that has used one. Is there anyone in the greater Portland, Oregon area interested in talking about their Nomad?...
View ArticleAny Shapeoko owners in Portland, Oregon?
@pdx_curious wrote: I am interested in seeing one in person and talking to someone that is using one. Is there anyone in the greater Portland, Oregon area interested in sharing their experience?...
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Waste board finished... at last
@Signdude wrote: With a special thanks to @WillAdams' post showing his layout plan, I set to putting mine in order. I believe he used a PVC material. I opted to cut 1-1/2, 3, 4 & 6" slats of 3/4"...
View ArticleWhat did you wish you knew about shapeoko 3 before purchasing it? (newbie)
@Kamil wrote: I'm thinking about purchasing shapeoko XXL, but I'm completely new to CNC. It will be more of a hobby, with wood cuts mainly. What are some gotchas you wish you knew prior to the...
View ArticleSetting up File for Metal Case with MeshCam - Need Help
@Benzacar05 wrote: hello all, i have done some small project using the NOMAD but today i am attempting to do my first real project. i mainly played with the Carbide Create and got some fun things...
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When cutting through an object do you need to make "room" for the cutting...
@cooper136 wrote: So I have this very tiny gear being cut with a #122 .031 end mill. Now the cutter is smaller than the tool diameter. So when i do my toolpaths do i compensate for this? This isnt...
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Possible Newbie - Question
@JosephSeth wrote: I may bite the bullet this weekend and buy a Nomad 883 Pro! I have a question, and will most likely have a million/billion questions if I purchase. For now, does anyone know if...
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