Carbide Motion PI Build
Are there any plans to refresh the PI build? Looks like 635 is still the latest vs 640 for the other platforms. Have there been any changes in the intervening builds relevant to the PI? 2 posts - 2...
View ArticleShapeoko Wireless Controller Issues
For a number of months I used the Riki 2.4ghz mini wireless keyboard to control my CNC and it worked great…that is until the last few months. When I try to use the controller now it limits how far I...
View ArticleBit zero probing stuck at busy
I have come back to my Nomad 3 after an extended break. My old PC host has died in the meantime and been replaced with a MacBook, all the licences are renewed and Create and Motion are installed at...
View ArticleBit setter calibration
Getting a bit frustrated…I had to reset my GRBL due to accuracy issues. Now my bit setter is off. I know I’m forgetting something easy but can’t figure it out. Thanks in advance 7 posts - 2...
View ArticleBuild 618 v. 636
So I’m not sure what the issue is. My laptop has CM build 618 on it and everything runs fine. I requested a PC here at school (so the kids don’t use my lap top for nonsense) and the IT person loaded...
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"Machine Position" in carbide motion display randomly changes to absolute
We have a shapeoko 3XL and Carbide Motion (build 640) randomly will change the “Machine Position” display from relative to where we have set the zeros to absolute coordinates from home. Rebooting will...
View ArticleProbe trouble Z setting
I’m having trouble probing the corner of my workpiece. I haven’t run my shapeoko 3xxl in months. Just got working on a new project and reinstalled carbide motion because it was having trouble locating...
View ArticleWireless xBox One Controller Setup Questions
I am having the worst time trying to get my xBox One controller to work on Carbide Motion. I have read through some of the older posts about it, but nothing has helped me understand how to get my...
View ArticleCarbide Motion, BitSetter & Sweepy Pro
Hi team- It would be great if Carbide Motion had an option to be aware of the Sweepy Pro (and maybe other Sweepies?), and would slightly modify the BitSetter-based tool change workflow accordingly....
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Bitsetter park location change
Hi there I am on a shapeoko pro. Bitsetter checks the bit and parks in the center of the table, at the very front after it calibrates. This is totally in the way especially if I’m doing work on the...
View ArticleShapeoko 3 XL not cutting in the set location
My project is not cutting in the program location. I have reset all the zeros and resaved the tool paths and it still is cutting far from the setup. 3 posts - 3 participants Read full topic
View ArticleDimension for dovetails
I am trying to cut some mating pieces with my 4 XXL, I would like to cut some dovetail joints in two pieces that can then be assembled together - and what is happening is that even though I am cutting...
View ArticleChange a bit after starting
Using V8 I started a cut and after a few minute realized I installed my old Vee bit and wanted to replace to new one. How do change a bit during a cut? Without restarting the entire cut? Thanks for...
View ArticleZ not saving after power off/on
I am noticing that the set z zero is not being retained after powering off/on my Shapeoko XXL. X and Y are retained. Not sure if this is as designed and I’m just noticing it more since I have been...
View ArticleShapeoko 5pro will not recognize my table size
I did a dry run on a toolpath and everything was fine. After I initialized it I looked at the carbide motion screen and it went black. After starting the program back up I went to initialize the...
View ArticleUser Action question
I would like to make a user action that lowers the z depth by a certain amount. I use the machine to flatten a good bit of live edge slabs and am having to jog down to the z and set zero when trying...
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USB device not Recognized Win 11 v 10?
OK, so I have read through a number of the other “USB Device not Recognized” threads, but don’t seem to see anything similar to the situation I am facing. I have a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon running...
View ArticleRemembering zero Z
I switch between projects on my Nomad often, most of them are multi CNC stepped with other manipulations in-between. When returning to a project I use the MDI to return to the recorded X, Y machine...
View ArticleMachine safety - tool change lockout
On two occasions lately I was showing my Shapeoko 5 Pro with VFD spindle to friends. Both of whom work in manufacturing industries. I was doing a tool change while demonstrating and both asked how I...
View ArticleStart your run in the middle of the g code
is it possible to start machining from a secondary toolpath instead of the first 4 posts - 3 participants Read full topic
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