Shapeoko 5 pro homing
I was running a job , and the piece of wood that was clamped came loose and my 1/8” endmill bit got stuck in the wood, now the machine Willnt home, machine will not initialize either, also when you...
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Troubleshooting
Does anyone have any idea how to fix these? 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic
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Tool naming on M6?
I just recently updated Carbide Motion to the latest version, and now it not only gives me the tool number that I’ve set in VCarve, but it also gives me the name for that tool. Unfortunately I can’t...
View ArticleLocating my work on a shape oko 5 pro
i am having trouble locating my project wood on my 5 pro do not unstand yet how to do this can some one help.[date=2025-05-01 timezone=Harleysville pa 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic
View ArticleCarbied Create Backward Compatible?
When I open some projects with Carbide Create it’s just a blank canvas with no toolpaths. Is Carbide Create not backward compatible with all c2d files or is there a different problem? 2 posts - 2...
View ArticleRemembering the zero position
Other than writing it down after I jog to start a job, does the machine remember? I just finished a job, but realized I wanted to put a border around it. I can upload a new file based on the previous...
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Help! With new spindle 😖
So! Got my Shapeoko 5 pro setup in place over the weekend. Yess!!! So very excited! Spindle arrives today (Monday) just in time! Yes yes!! Get it all installed and the machine ready to go, software...
View ArticleQuick Action help
I would like to create a quick action to speed up Z-probing. I’m looking to bring the tool to the center of the work area and lower the Z height to 25mm above the table. I just need help with the...
View ArticleGame controller for carbide motion?
So, having used my 5 Pro for only a few days I can already see the advantage of a Bluetooth controller. I do not see a conversation about this recently in the community. Is this possible to use one?...
View ArticleZero loss in Build 644
I used to be able to set my zero, carve for a few hours, and then completely shutdown the system overnight. This includes turning off the PLC. I could then start up the next day and the system knew...
View ArticleCarbide Create Not Loading on Mac OS
After a few months of very happy milling with my Nomad 3, Carbide Motion has suddenly stopped loading on my MacBook. I get the same error message each time I try to launch - “Carbide Create quit...
View ArticleCarbide Motion loosing connectivity
I purchased a Shapeoko 3 XXL from a friend and since I got it to the house I have had issues with Carbide Motion loosing connection in the middle of a cut. I would have to turn the power off and back...
View ArticleTime out error message when sending code to CM to start job
Time out error message when sending code to CM. Then reports a disconnect to cutter and requires re-initialization. Using Carbide 3D Pro. 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic
View ArticleCarbide GCode extractor not loading
Anyone else having this issue? Page gets stuck on “uploading file”. 8 posts - 3 participants Read full topic
View Article640 not playing well with 3XXL
Hi everyone. I have a 3XXL. Have used it for a few years until now. I have updated to CM 640 and it doesn’t initialize. The program has a nice guide to go by but it still doesn’t initialize. Can I...
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CM6 Setup image niggle
Just moved from Carbide Motion V5 to V6 (when v5 works flawlessly why change?) due to having to do a Carbide Create v8 project recently. CM v6 Works great, flow is a little different but all good....
View ArticleJob won't run after failed attempt
I have a file that I run often. It’s to put finger grooves in cutting boards. I recently had a job where, after running the finger grooves file, I decided the grooves needed to be a little deeper. So...
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Need help / bitsetter & home
Greetings! I need a little help. I have a shapeoko 5 pro & I am trying to do my first project, but I am running into a problem. I have everything set up and I had already completed setup of the...
View ArticleUnderstanding the logic behind the Machine Coordinates after homing
I have a Shaopoko 3 XL being run by Carbide Motion 635 on a Raspberry Pi. I’m making a slight modification to it that requires me to mill some holes into the spoil board at precise locations relative...
View ArticleSpeed & Feed reconmendation
I have been asked to cut 24 5x5 boxes using 1x12 pine stock. I am using a 1/4" down cut bit. I have attached the file. Given the settings (mostly default) it will take over 2 hours for 2 boxes. Any...
View ArticleCarbide Motion crash on loading a file
I have been using Carbide Create/Motion for several years. Recently, the laptop I use for Carbide Motion started dying on me so I got a new laptop (with Windows 11). I was able to get through the...
View ArticleI can’t figure out how to set zero on my machine
I finally got the new downloaded version 8 cc And I’m not sure of the version, but I got the new download for Carbide motion as well at the same time. Problem is now every time I try to set zero it...
View ArticleGetting errors fron my nc file
Help? I made up some simple drawings in CC V8 and saved as a nc file. When I tried to run them on my Shapeoko 5, I got a “Found error message” and a list of lines that aren’t readable. The CC and CM...
View ArticleLaptop requirements
I have the Shapoeko Pro 2 x 4. I have been using a table and have had some issues with it. Would this laptop work with my unit? Dell Latitude 3310 13.3” Laptop Intel Celeron 4205u @ 1.80GHz processor...
View ArticleRunning a Project
Hey all, as I said a couple weeks ago in another post, I’ve been away from the machine for a while. I remember doing a software update and now, after initialization, the machine comes to the front,...
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