2 Problems with Using Jogging and Zeroing
@pcheimets wrote: I have 2 problems with using the jog and zeroing functions of Carbide Motion. These problems have been there for every version of Carbide Motion that I have used. The first is that...
View ArticleCarbide Motion Stuttering
@starzen wrote: Have started using my new SO3XL and did a number of test projects Today i did another project. A name v carved, some texture and a 3D carving of an eagle head All seemed to work fine...
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First time with Aluminum
@patofoto wrote: I ventured into aluminum today. 6061. Nomad 833 Classic. I used a 1/8" carbide flat two flute coated end mill. I used lubricant. My settings were: Screen Shot 2017-03-29 at 8.39.25...
View ArticleShapeoko 3 XL Assembly edits/comments?
@Hankster wrote: Is there a place to note assembly errors as one finds them while assembling my new Shapeoko 3 XL? A large envelope accompanied my XL, which held a Shapeoko XL Packing List and a...
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How To: Metal Dominoes
@ApolloCrowe wrote: Screenshot 2017-03-30 10.55.08.png1123x742 1.06 MB Using Carbide Create and a Soft Jaw fixture these Metal Dominoes cost about $ 35 in materials and a few hours. These Make an...
View ArticleCarbide Community weekly Build Competition #3 (3/30 /17 – 4/7/17)
@burgchevap wrote: Carbide Community weekly Build Competition #3 (3/30 /17 – 4/7/17) Rules: Project must be started and completed within the specified competition dates. No previous projects. Theme:...
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Nomad - Large Aluminum Part
@Remmy wrote: I had a friend ask me to mill him a replacement handle for his old rowboat and I said yes before running the machining time simulation. As a result, I can say that the Nomad is capable...
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Import tax - any UK owners with info?
@mrstew wrote: Hi! I'm about to order a Nomad, but am trying to double check how much import tax I'm going to be liable for by ordering it from the UK. Do any existing UK owners here have experience...
View ArticleRapid Positioning on Shapeoko 3 seems confused and thinks its an XXL?
@shawnhi wrote: Just got my limit switches from Carbide. Installed and decided to give CM 4..07 release along with GRBL 1.1 a go. Set everything up according to the instructions, Strange thing is, I...
View ArticleShapeoko 3 XL special release?
@Hankster wrote: Hey guys I feel very special. It seems I have a special release version of the Shapeoko 3 XL. What makes it special you say? Well in all the pictures I see online of the Shapeoko 3,...
View ArticleSuggested fix for Carbide Create
@vik wrote: I ran some quick jobs in aluminum using Carbide Create. I used the feeds and speeds in the table from the website for aluminum. The plunge rate that is suggested is 1", so that's what I...
View ArticleGRBL 1.1 update for SO3 Sparkfun Edition?
@reibuehl wrote: Hi all, I own a Shapeoko 3 Sparkfun Edition. Is it possible to update that one also to GRBL 1.1? If so, can one of you point me to documentation on how to do it? Reiner Posts: 2...
View ArticleCustom job locations
@Boothecus wrote: I'd like to propose being able to set custom locations for the spindle to be rapidly moved to. If I have a bunch of pieces that need to be aligned on the wasteboard so the center is...
View ArticleLUA Error With DXF Files
@stkober wrote: I recently bought a Shapeoko XXL and assembled it. I purchased the designs for 3 of Brian Law's wood gear clocks. Unfortunately theses files will not load into Carbide Create. I have...
View ArticleBuying a shapeoko in 2016 & Taxes
@shelbycharged wrote: Since I bought this thing to try and create a small income out of my garage, I was thinking of categorizing it + tooling and the bench I built as a equipment purchase and...
View ArticleShapeoko Threaded Table
@jordanhale wrote: Is this for the XL? I'm planning on ordering everything next week and want to get this as well but I want to make sure its the same size as the XL. Posts: 2 Participants: 2 Read...
View ArticleFiles won't open!
@stevenorman wrote: I downloaded both Create and Motion. I just a blank screen when I open the shortcuts. I uninstalled and re-installed the files. Same thing. One time Motion open briefly, then...
View ArticleLightening holes/Skeletonizing tools
@mikep wrote: I'm looking for tools/resources to help me with some "more automated than me drawing every one of them" lightening holes and/or skeletonizing of flat parts. Obviously, can be done by...
View ArticleHoming Problems
@rcar1046 wrote: Has anyone experienced this problem while the Nomad Pro is going through the homing process? It just makes this loud stutter and then it stays put there stuttering away until I turn...
View ArticleShapeoko 3 XXL rigidity question
@fiero1 wrote: So I ask all the want to be engineers, weekend tinkering, toaster dismantling, mad scientist like my self this. Do you think the SO3 rigidity suffers because of the wheels? Do you think...
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