Hopefully last newbie question. Setting the correct Z height
@lordhelemt wrote: The machine is mostly set up but I have a question regarding setting up the media. I think I have the x/y correct but what is the proper way to assign the Z height? Do I set it up...
View ArticlePC Power for creating GCode
@relic wrote: Just curious if pc power has a lot to do with GCode conversion in Carbide Create. I use an older quad core Q6600 Intel processor at 2.4 Ghz with 8 GB of ram in the pc that runs my...
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New router, see if I like it
@fiero1 wrote: DeWalt router weights in at 20170607_202031.jpg3024x4032 2.68 MB New router weights in at 20170607_202104.jpg3024x4032 2.45 MB I had to make new mount so I've got some tweaking to do....
View ArticleCarbide motion automatic homing not a good idea
@mecas wrote: I just destroyed my dust shoe as carbide motion moved the cutter to home position after stopping a job. IMHO I do not think it is a good idea to start the homing cycle automatically....
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Meshcam question
@akobrandon wrote: Hi I am really new to meshcam and for some reason whenever I import a 3d model it wants to cut out the edges. How do I turn this off so that it only cuts the face of my model and...
View ArticleMy Journey with the new XXL
@meximelt wrote: Sorry for the vague posting, just want toget a framework with some human words and photos up. Posts: 11 Participants: 5 Read full topic
View ArticleReferences for newbies?
@TimM wrote: I just ordered a Nomad which I hope to use to make small parts for toys and gadgets, mostly from soft metal like brass and aluminum. I have no experience whatsoever with CNC. I've watched...
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Meshcam Carbide Auto toolpath
@akobrandon wrote: Hi guys, I am trying to set up a new job in meshcam and i am using the carbide auto toolpath. I have tried meshcam 6 and meshcam 7 and whenever I generate the auto toolpath (using...
View ArticleVectary now partnering with Shapeways
@WillAdams wrote: Somehow I missed this: https://www.vectary.com/ --- free online system (for a limited number of private models) now partnered with Shapeways Looks like a suitable alternative to...
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V-Bits for Engraving.....in Europe
@valda83 wrote: Hello There! Dario from Italy here I own a Shapeoko XXL, DeWalt Router , Aspire - Motion softwares. I built cool stuffs with square bits and i have no problem with them.... not the...
View ArticleBroken bit mid job
@akobrandon wrote: Hi if I am using meshcam and am doing a simple job with a roughing and finish pass. Halfway through the finish pass I broke a bit. Is there any way to replace the bit and resume? Or...
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Wine bottle glass holder
@EvanDay wrote: I created this design from scratch but directly drew the idea from Apollo Crowe's video on the Carbide Youtube page. Specifically: https://youtu.be/ie3_J22cRFQ?t=2m1s. So the credit...
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Made a storage thing for the bathroom
@MrBeaver wrote: Not a crazy ground breaking project, but I knocked this up last night, it's a organiser for the bathroom stuff that is always on the side. Made from 20mm thick white oak and a 1/4...
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Getting mad with V-Carving....help!
@valda83 wrote: Hello guys I need your help...some hints...maybe i'm doing something wrong but i don't understand what.... I'm trying to V carve this IMG_8742.JPG1136x852 270 KB Just the inner circle...
View ArticleChanging out v-wheels
@Murdocjx wrote: I've gotten replace v-wheels for my xxl. Just the plastic wheels themselves. Anything more complicated than unscrewing the nut on the back and replacing the wheels on the baring?...
View ArticleExperiences with precision collets?
@cgallery wrote: Can anyone share any first-hand experiences with improved collets for Dewalt 611 routers? I'm curious if anyone has upgraded to something other than a stock collet and been able to...
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Skyrim ring boxes
@ItsDan wrote: I don't think I posted these yet, appologies if I did. These are for a friend who enjoys Skyrim to keep wedding bands safe until their wedding. Made from walnut with a wenge insert,...
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Weather forecast cloud
@keebie81 wrote: cloud.jpg768x1024 195 KB A few weeks ago I did my first actual project on the Shapeoko using some oak. I built a weather cloud that gets weather data from the internet and updates the...
View ArticleDemo bounding box
@zburhop wrote: I was wondering if anyone has considered adding a feature to demo the bounding box. My stratasys 3D printer does this and it's really helpfull. Basically I can tell the machine to...
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Unable to island when pocketing
@tater2005 wrote: I have imported several logos and am unable to get the island to work when pocketing, For instance the letter R i just end up inside edge of R and outside edge of middle then dremel...
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