So I reran toolpath using UGS and when it gets to the point where the crash occurred the cut depth is at least .25” shallower. You can build it in about 2 hours. Carbide Motion also crashes with just over 60% complete. I am using cheap switches from Amazon (not the carbide kit). I am having a challenge with Z-axis control. New spindle was mounted and in the middle of its first test cut when the electronics died. Pro CNCs usually have a spindle, not a router, and that is a possible (and popular) upgrade path for the Shapeoko, check out the HW upgrades section for more. Please check that the switches are plugged in correctly, and work properly — when the machine powers up the homing indicator lights should flicker on/off, then once the controller is booted up you can test the switches by pressing them — the matching light should light while the switch is pressed (closed), and should go off when the switch is released (open). Yay! I just swapped it and didn't work, but left it swapped and then tested the endstop connections and had it on the normally closed position, now have it on normally open which works for homing. Then I run my 3D finish and it almost cuts thru the board. Earlier today I went back to carving, and jogging isn’t working. The Shapeoko is made of tough aluminum extrusion and operated by NEMA 23 stepper motors to accurately create exactly what you design every time, in … Disconnects If a job stops suddenly for no apparent reason, and commands from the G-code sender have no effect anymore, it is very likely an … But if I set $100=100 axis is moving quite rapidly. Sweepy dust shoe not included; This product is discontinued and replaced by RB-CRB-103 an improved version. The Shapeoko uses the DeWalt DWP-611 or Makita RT0701C as a spindle. 15mm belts. X … Status 2 June 2014. Project ShapeOko commences and the ShapeOko is built 30 Sep 2014. That’s a lot of cutting area! The Carbide 3D Proximity Switch Kit is a complete plug and play solution that replaces the mechanical switches on your Shapeoko 3. My configuration is a Shapeoko XL and the J-Tech Photonics laser. Here are a few specs: Linear bearings for all motion, no V-Wheels. The Shapeoko is made of tough aluminum extrusion and operated by NEMA 23 stepper motors to accurately create exactly what you design every time, in … *Update- I changed this from one star to five stars. I am still wondering which is correct setting for x,y,z step/mm… Now learning how to get homing, soft limit and limit switches working. The Carbide3D Shapeoko Standard Robust CNC Router Kit is designed to be affordable enough for any shop and powerful enough to do real work. The belted Z-Axis Shapeoko from Carbide 3D is a build-it-yourself CNC Router that allows you to create 3D objects from wood, plastic, and aluminum. The Shapeoko Pro is an upgraded version of their affordable CNC routers. I was going to do some glue-up for another project which meant my work surface (table saw) would be unavailable for torsion box work, so I ripped some 2″ wide MDF strips, cut 6 pieces 29″ long and glued them up three and three for end risers. Tim, if I set $100=25, its moving very slowly which does not look normal to me. The Shapeoko XXL is designed to be affordable enough for any shop and powerful enough to do real work. 1877 - 27 October 1940) was a son of Liverpool marine engineer John Bolton Lightburn (c. Shapeoko Pro raises Shapeoko 3 to a new level of performance and usability. Therefore, I am willing to donate $75 to Hive13 if I do not return the Shapeoko in a better (WORKING) state before Spring of … Everything works fine - burning, XY axis setup (which was complicated to say the least - I will have a separate post with suggestions). This is a configuration tool for setting up the popular GRBL CNC Machine motion controller using Windows 10. I've tried the genaric tiny post, it loads but my holes are way off after I run it. The Shapeoko is partially assembled. Note: If you are using Windows, you will be prompted to install the driver that was included with the Carbide Motion install. Location: san jose south; Price: $1500 Ya I agree with you. According to the blog, it will be available at $2800 as well. Riley I am a CNC newbie who has previously only done work for my Shapeoko 2 in Easel and Inkscape. I removed a lot of material on the delrin nut. The electronics work on 110V or 220v. The electronics work on 110V or 220v. Last time we checked in I had determined that the table was indeed pretty flat, so I was going to proceed. However, now I can't get them to move to a designated position i.e. Don’t let the size intimidate you! Go to Jog menu, do the Homing, then Jog to the center ref position, then manually in X and Y using the “Fast” setting to be more or less above the zero point marked on the stock. Purchased this Spring. So please do not think I am ignoring you. The machine sells new for $2k plus tax. I've looked online and somewhere said to try using the genaric GRBL but that doesn't even load in Carbide 3D. ShapeOko website. Once everything is checked (and repaired if need be), turn on the machine and check whether homing and jogging still work fine. I’m having trouble getting the machine to “know” where it is. I too got a shapeoko and my Z was so tight thatall it did was bind when moving it. Limit switches are essentially homing switches doubled up and in addition to setting the origin are used to prevent the motors from hitting the end of each axis which can cause serious alignment problems, potentially serious damage to your Shapeoko, destroy a bit, or ruin a work piece. Getting Homing Working on Sparkfun Shapeoko #194711. V1.1 is not flawed, but a lot has changed, including the messages it sends back to the GUI, so you have to upgrade your GUI if you upgrade to V1.1. LightBurn can also be configured to control more than one laser, and there are settings stored for each device. What GUI are you using, and did you upgrade it? I’ve got a Shapeoko XL and am using Lightburn on MacOS. turn on the Shapeoko, hear the stepper motors click in place; Hit the “Connect” button, load the G-code file. Pat reached out to me and helped correct my issues. Hive13 is announced as a winner of a ShapeOko 2 from Inventables! Carbide Motion will be your main point of entry when using your Nomad or Shapeoko 3. Other than that, all three routers (and more) have been used successfully for all kinds of jobs on the Shapeoko. If yours is broken, you potentially could cut the leads and touch the wires together when it is close to the home position. So I did. Unlike the Nomad3, this one does not replace the predecessor, but rather bumps up the higher end of the options available. Hi there - thank you for a wonderful software - I hope to make this my main go to tool for my woodworking channel. The only thing you will need is a small Makita or Dewalt router just as you would if it were new. After the program has been installed, connect your Shapeoko to your computer with the provided USB cable. What's included: Inductive homing switches for X, Y, and Z (with adapter board) Mounting Brackets; Hardware; Compatible with HDZ* *The proximity switches work with HDZs purchased through Carbide 3D only. Z+ movement is up, away from the work If the actual axis directions are not correct, homing will never work. My clearing toolpath seems to cut fine. All three work well on Shapeoko. Then it started working fine. We also have a new Shapeoko Pro. But a limit switch is just there to close the circuit. There are three different versions of the Shapeoko… I’ve got the origin setup as bottom (front) left in device settings. While still belt driven, they got rid of the wheels in favor of linear bearings. Shapeoko 3 Standard, XL and XXL are in stock! The belted Z-Axis Shapeoko from Carbide 3D is a build-it-yourself CNC Router that allows you to create 3D objects from wood, plastic, and aluminum. Copy link Quote reply bvernham commented Feb 2, 2016. Is there any other software that will work with laseraxe 2500 laser. I had a similar issue getting the homing to work. Shapeoko Laser Upgrade Kit with PLH3D-6W-XF including all parts needed to mount and wire the PLH3D-6W-XF laser head on the Shapeoko Professional engraving laser head designed for industrial applications. It is assembled and ready for you to watch it in action and take it home. The Shapeoko milling machines are designed by Carbide 3D to be affordable enough for any shop and powerful enough to do real work. 1 comment Comments. Homing work fine with V0.9I no problem (all are NO) Rewired Z axis and flashed V0.9J. The Shapeoko works with a range of materials, wood, plastic, and aluminum are no problem. Disappointed that the device does not appear to work with my machine. My XXL has a three-pin header rather than a two-pin due to have the bitsetter device that requires a splitter. Apparently, I am not the first to suggest this sort of solution and that it did not work out last time. It can handle work up to 32" x 32". The machine homes to the back right. Not a lot or use at all. (I have not measured the distance its moving.) So the Shapeoko homes, and then knows it can go "x" distance. The Shapeoko is made in the US and comes with a 12 month warranty. With this 3-axis CNC machine, you'll be able to create intricate 2D & 3D designs from a range of different materials. and ox, there is allot of interference in the device due to all the equipment and power sources in the mix. This is an easy thing to work around though, using a workspace offset. The kit includes everything you need to get started except the Dewalt trim router. The Shapeoko CNC Router is designed to be affordable enough for any workshop and powerful enough to do high-quality work. Shapeoko comes with an industrial-grade motion controller running GRBL firmware, homing switches, and 4 NEMA 23 stepper motors. I’m running Aspire and Carbide Motion with a Shapeoko 3 XXL. The unit says in the description that works with Shapeoko. So if it doesnt home, in guessing the software will not allow the head to move to prevent damage. Opening Carbide Motion. The Shapeoko uses our Carbide Compact Router or you can provide your own DWP-611 or Makita RT0701C as a spindle. Carbide3D Shapeoko XXL Robust CNC Router Kit Designed to be affordable and powerful enough to work Includes almost everything you need to get started Enclosed electronics, no need for a fan One-piece MDF table, no need for bottom straps Carbide Create & Motion softwares Cutting Area: 33"(X), 33"(Y), 3"(Z) Sweepy dust shoe not included This product is discontinued and replaced by RB-CRB-94 … Shapeoko machines typically use Grbl 1.1f, as do newer X-Carve and some other systems, but as they are designed as CNC machines, they are typically configured for negative workspace coordinates, which LightBurn doesn't support. By johnelle - Sat May 06, 2017 12:58 pm - Sat May 06, 2017 12:58 pm #194711. It’s not a replacement for Shapeoko 3 (which is not going away, in case you were wondering), Shapeoko Pro is an all-new addition to our lineup. 9 July 2014. I could not be happier with this product. Pics to follow. Wether you are using a reprap style printer or a cnc router or other cnc tool like the open source shapeoko(2) . I had to re tap it. Shapeoko CNC Router. Thanks, BTW we are getting close to being hit with a hurricane I am not sure when we will have power again. Provide your own or buy one from us. The Shapeoko is made in the US and comes with a 6 month warranty. Shapeoko wiki. We'll use a Shapeoko XXL as our example setup. r/shapeoko: Do you use a ShapeOko CNC ... when I attempt to home, the z axis travels down instead of up toward the limit switch, with a message stating: “Homing Cycle Failed ... and it works great. The Shapeoko is a 3-axis CNC Machine kit that allows you to create your 2D and 3D designs out of non-ferrous metals, hardwoods, and plastics. I am proposing that I bring it home to work on it during some of my "free time". Routers ( and more ) have been used successfully for all kinds of jobs on the Shapeoko is in... 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