Any information on carbide connect?
@ItsDan wrote: I've read the recent blog updates but not sure if I missed something or just can't find what I'm interested in regarding Carbide Connect. I'm interested in adding a physical jog...
View ArticleWant to cut vinyl!
@fiero1 wrote: So I'm interested in cutting vinyl and was going to buy a cricut type cutter but ........... I own a shapeoko3 xxl that should be able to foot the bill.... RIGHT? Drag knifes .... who...
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We need to adapt the Grow Room plans to an SO3
@WillAdams wrote: if possible, or at least an XL or XXL: designboom.com the growroom: IKEA open sources spherical garden space10 has designed 'the growroom', a spherical structure that enables people...
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How do I recalibrate the Z setting in between tool changes?
@Zoomer wrote: I'm sure this is a dumb question, but how do I re-calibrate the Z setting for tool changes during the run? This project uses 3 tools. 20170223_174332.jpg2560x1536 950 KB This is my...
View ArticleXXL not centering text when carving
@T-ROD wrote: I made a sign using a vee mill and everything was shifted approximately 0.17 to 0.2 inches to the left even though I centered it to my stock. I realize there are going to be some slight...
View ArticleDoes anyone have a model or basic drawing of the flip jig?
@Dman1982 wrote: I want to use the flip jig in my Fusion 360 model to program my next project and need a model to program fixturing. Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic
View ArticleUsing standard router bits
@Bjohnes wrote: I was watching some tutorials on the Vectric site and in one of the tutorials it talked about using a standard shaping router bit for the edge of the material. Is this something that...
View ArticleWhat would you do?
@dgoodhart wrote: Howdy all, hoping to get a bit of insight hereWhere I work will be buying a Shapeoko XL machine here shortly. We want to through mill aluminum panels no more than 1/4" thick for...
View ArticleNewB needs help
@surfartsurf wrote: I have drawings that I would like to scan and use in Carbide Create. How do I go about it??? please help!!! Posts: 2 Participants: 2 Read full topic
View ArticleNudge, nudge...wink, wink
@BoscoBob wrote: For those of us older folks who know where that came from, we also might remember using the "nudge" feature in Windows products. Snap to grid works..."okay" in Carbide Create, but...
View ArticleCarbide Motion Startup Error
@Gregrgs wrote: Before Christmas, I purchased a NuVision tablet that runs Windows 10 64-bit, hoping to use it to drive my Shapeoko 3XL. I was able to download and install Carbide Motion V3 build 366,...
View ArticleHoming problem after job finishes
@spoteet wrote: When I run a job, and when it finishes, the machine moves to lower left corner, which is where my start point was. It then immediately starts moving y-axis straight back and I hear the...
View ArticleUsing Easel designs and gcode
@baaja wrote: I used Easel for creating g code for the first time to use on my shapeoko 3 XXL today. I wanted to report no issues with the gcode other than needing to increase the stepover. I ran it...
View ArticleProblems switching to shorter cutters mid job
@bwcarty wrote: I'm a complete newbie to making things with CNC. So far, using a Shapeoko 3 w/ Makita RT0701C, I've been pretty successful with things that only require the #201 and #202 cutters, but...
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Triangle Attractor Project
@swiftmas wrote: Saw this and instantly had to try to replicate it. so this has been my take on it, just a rough draft so far: Photo Feb 14, 12 21 57 AM.jpg2448x3264 1.99 MB Photo Feb 14, 12 21 53...
View ArticleFusion- What is the relation between heights and Z0?
@IanJohnson wrote: Suppose I have a model that starts 1mm below the stock height. If I face 1mm from the stock, then change tools, where do I set Z0? Should it be at the stock surface, or the newly...
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Newb here...want to create American Flag Stars template
@tater2005 wrote: Hey, I make American Flags and used to dremel out the stars in the Union by hand so i bought a Shapeoko XXL to do this for me to help speed up production. Now i am looking to create...
View ArticleCarve letters depth
@Zoomer wrote: When I set the V carving depth for text, it does not respond to my settings. It seems to only accept a default depth setting. In other words, I want to carve the V text...
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Carl Bass steps down as AutoDesk CEO
@WillAdams wrote: Thought this might be of interest to some folks here: blogs.autodesk.com A letter from Carl Bass | In the Fold Many of you have seen the announcement we made this morning, but I...
View ArticleWorkpiece overhang on XL
@KBieb wrote: I made a wasteboard with 200 threaded inserts in a 2" x 2" pattern using a piece of 5/8" MDF. It is 41" x 23", so basically the size of the stock wasteboard. I decided to attach my...
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