Any suggestions before I start to bug the tech support guys? Carbide Create is the 2.5D CAD/CAM program from Carbide3D and is dsigned to work hand in hand with Carbide Motion. From that zero point, the cutter could then move even further away from zero in order to begin cutting the job, as shown in the example. Sometimes youll want multiple tools to speed things up. From this screen you can copy the plain text G-Code to your clipboard, from which you can do whatever youd like. Showing the percentage completed, and the line number of G-Code it is currently processing. My S-Pro is running, the computer is connected and recognized the CNC, Im running Carbide Motion. You should see the Shapeoko 3 in the Ports (COM & LPT) section: I also get a steady blue light on mine. We recommend resting the cover on a box or something similar to prevent tears in the bottom crease of the electronics cover. USB registers that device was connected. That was on the steps that I posted originally that I was trying to follow. Export the G-Code again. C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\hardware\arduino\avr\cores\arduino/Arduino.h:93:0: note: this is the location of the previous definition Once the file is loaded, click the Run menu. Because we just ran a homing cycle, we know the machine is in its home position. So if the machine were in the back right corner (at the home position), and you tried to run this job, it would immediately try to move 1.125 in the X direction and 0.625 in the Y direction that would cause it to slam into the back right corner! For instance, using a larger tool to do a roughing pass, and a smaller tool to come through and finish up the details. This will put a strikethrough across their toolpaths names, alerting you they are no longer active. Remove the Carbide Motion board by pulling it free from the arduino UNO. This topic was automatically closed 30 days after the last reply. When the firmware is updated, all of the settings are reset (speed, steps/mm, acceleration, etc.). WARNING: DO NOT CLICK ANY OTHER BUTTON ON THE TOP MENU YET! A V shaped cutter is used to create V-carving designs. If you have a Nomad 883 Classic without a door interlock, there are few additional steps due to differences in hardware in the earlier models. Follow along. Also once I power the machine up the motors lock up and there is a very feint hum. Not everyone needs and MDI, but if youre interested or have a need to send you machine manual commands, the MDI has you covered. If you need to download MeshCAM, click here, This download is only for early Shapeoko 3 machines, not Shapeoko 4, PRO, or HDM, Carbide Motion V3 for OS X 10.8 or later Build 366, Carbide Motion V3 for Windows 7, 8, 10 Build 368. Open Carbide Motion Click 'Connect to Cutter' After you have successfully connected to the machine, you will see the 'Job Info' screen. Becasue . This document will take you through the proceedure of upgrading your firmware from v0.9 to v1.1. I wonder was the problem ever fixed and what do I have to do to fix my connection error. I finally got my head around that program and went to use it again.now it doesnt work.on my other arduino boards there is a power light and then there I s a rx light that flashes. If so, use the Arduino IDE to connect. K lV[,!Rd]g2eQjwb{pr7=JlyElR;Sw]$ Plug the Carbide Motion back on the arduino UNO, replace the connectors, and reverse the steps above to close up the back panel. avrdude: failed to read all of flash memory, rc=-2 On Macs, resetting the PRAM (command option p r when rebooting) and resetting the System Management Chip (check Apples support page for your system) has helped on some systems --- presumably where there was a problem with the USB system. Just press the Current Offset (X & Y) button to return the machine to the last offset you created! the cutting motion can be in both directions, as indicated by the arrow. Check the USB cable and USB port try a different USB port (or machine) if possible. From the jog menu you can move to your job zero, and prepare your machine to run a job. Unfortunately, there were some changes to the GRBL protocol that make 1.1 function poorly with our existing Carbide Motion so we had a decision to make, add a bunch of hacks to Carbide Motion to support both versions or mandate GRBL 1.1 once we release a compatible Carbide Motion. %PDF-1.6 % Note the machine controller doesnt care about the file name, we put these details in so we remember what is needed. It didnt give me any errors or anything. Ive also tried 3 different cables going between the computer and arduino. )RpJ.M Do yo mean the lines of code? This makes sense because the shapeoko doesn't have power yet. (a):(b)), In file included from C:\Users\traci\Documents\Arduino\libraries\grbl/grbl.h:43:0, (Finished with a quick pass of Scotch Brite). My computer recognizes that a device is there when I plug in my USB. My computer doesnt even acknowledge the USB plug when I plug it in or unplug the machine. Carbide Motion remembers your last offsets and gives you easy access to return to those positions, reliably and repeatably. mou!nb f5`5o?n2zRY'lltMZ2#X|;0r*iC$>y\CusRS!/?o6e)5L$50TH GNv:j- W endstream endobj 144 0 obj <>stream Home This is a fixed location on your machine where the carriages park after sending the home command. This was because the material is 6 wide and I set 6 between the clamps. With the Carbide Motion board free, look at the Analog In row. For Windows, uninstalling and reinstalling the driver may help. US, 310-504-3637 ]MK3RVy_WuXWWM] _gUQmT{P2(F$#x9)6D G[/Pk]uD >6Zk'e4 /"rUDN0 Carbide Motion is a ground-up rethinking of how a machine controller should work. There is a piece of 1/8 wood between the aluminum and the table. UUxPUPSU;E\QW Z-|Kk ZU+35op ~UE\xqi+4 Z "'JFB]Tj"r#r6+ (r Y;cEN03'#,V~,\ vtg1}y5a endstream endobj 145 0 obj <>stream To compound the confusion, in our example (and in many projects youll run into), the origin is in the bottom left, and the design (where the tool will actual cut) is not exactly on the origin. x]n@E|,EDBHQH^0R |;LatK11#YNvYy?%un:/zm2'w`Oyi\ugf~1>{6'GGTl[j. Consider yourself warned. Indicating the percentage of the job completed, and what line of G-Code the job is currently running. (Showing the 3D preview of second operation with Carbide Create). :! A=*A9C :*H2 7L JzP/~AL|W"Atoo Usually you can only jog after that step As it does, Carbide Motion will update you on the progress of your job. Ensure you have the correct tool in place, then turn the router on. But my board has a blue light and nothing else. Get Carbide Create Here MeshCAM If you need to download MeshCAM, click here Carbide Motion V3 You could figure out the offset between the router and laser and then do whatever your controller allows for setting that offset as your new working coordinates (WCS). "N gOW}=/ww7? ~^^~ read operation not supported for memory flash SubscribeShare Subscribe C:\Users\traci\Documents\Arduino\libraries\grbl/nuts_bolts.h:51:0: warning: max redefined 1 Like If you look at the coordinates for X, Y, and Z. (Please check your power supply and ensure that if there is a physical switch, it is set to match your local power standard before plugging it in. There is however a method at the end to re-apply the default settings. Because this can be a somewhat tricky process, and could potentially render your controller useless, we have developed a dedicated program to safely connect to and update your controller. To prevent gouging our beautiful aluminum threaded table, we use the wood as a sacrificial layer. Either way, just remember the back right corner is home. Now its time to load the second operation. At this point, it is safe to turn the router off, and to turn off the machine. Personally, I have found both MeshCAM (in combination with Blender and/or SketchUp), and the Vectric programs to be excellent. You can now click the 'OK' button to bring you back to the main screen, where you can click 'Quit' to exit the program. hbbd```b``Q 1DyH&0d device drivers??? Im on Mac and it did drive me crazy, completely randomly, the reboot works every time. I will be fine tooth combing my software tonight when I get home. Emailed support, this is the body of the email. We support both Windows and Mac for all of our software. Very bad things will happen if you cut the wrong pin. The next step is to "set up the BitSetter . Also, support needs to know about instances where machines dont work, whether thats due to unclear instructions, difficulties w/ the software or the machines or the firmware, or local environmental issues so that they can improve their documentation, and work to prevent these sorts of issues from recurring for others. I think my board is bad but I cant remember if the blue light is the only light on the board. Not a big deal, my proximity sensors were out of alignmentaaaand I was thinking it was way more complex than it actually was. 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CAD: Carbide 3D makes a rudimentary design software called Carbide Create which can be used to create basic designs; however, Solidworks offers a much more robust features set do create complex and easily modifiable 3D models. http://shapeoko.github.io/Docs/software.html. Carbide3D provides a SW called Carbide Motion, a simple interface for Windows and Mac, for interacting with GRBL in the shapeoko controller, to jog the machine into position, load a G-code file, and execute it. Carbide Motion installed successfully and it said it installed the driver. We are using the 1/8 endmill because this is the maximum size cutter we could use to create these features. These show you the total amount of travel in all axis. The window vanishes. The stock piece is roughly 6 wide and 18 long. from C:\Users\traci\Documents\Arduino\libraries\grbl\examples\grblUpload\grblUpload.ino:27: uninstalled carbide motion, rebooted, reinstalledsame. Instead of manually entering all 43 settings, we have built the settings into Carbide Motion and created a way for you to instantly save those settings to your controller! You will be presented with the main screen. I take it running the CM installer as Admin failed to bolt in the driver? The 125 portion of the filename indicates that gcode uses a 1/8 (0.125) cutter. Do so now. The work coordinate system can be complicated and intimidating. Do you use a ShapeOko CNC machine? But if the rest of the job could use a 1/4 cutter, you could do a tool change just to make the 1/8 holes. Then turn the machine back on, and re-connect with Carbide Motion, you could get back to EXACTLY this position. ), (If this is an option) The communications / control software must be set to use the correct communications port (you may want to check the list of available ports and note which ones are present before installation) and be set to the correct speed (115200 baud for current versions of Grbl) if your system allows for such settings, Power up the computer (it should boot up), Connect the USB cable (the computer should indicate that a device has been attached), Turn on power for the machine (the power supply should light up, motors should lock, and if installed, the fan should come on). What does touching off mean? These coordinates shown are the distances from each axis away from the home position. Design begins at 1.125 from origin in X-axis direction, Design begins at 0.625 from origin in Y-axis direction. This will force the homing routine to begin. The extents of the job are shown. This is home. C:\Users\traci\Documents\Arduino\libraries\grbl/nuts_bolts.h:55:0: warning: bit redefined With the 1/4 toolpaths disabled, click the green save GCode button at the bottom of the screen. Design your projects and create toolpaths with Carbide Create, then export the gcode and load it into Carbide Motion to turn your digital project into a virtual creation. right click installer app, pop up menu should provide run as administrator option. Replace the existing install if prompted. After you have successfully connected to the machine, you will see the 'Job Info' screen. I obviously cant go any further than that because it doesnt seem like the board is powering up. You can now bend the electronics cover back. This is a good habit to get into and will provide us with more flexibility down the road. 3630 Skypark Dr. If youre looking for a ballpark idea that you have loaded the correct file, the extents are a good place to look. Put a doormat there (or if you are nerdy call it 127.0.0.1). Carbide Motion detects which Carbide3D CNC machine is connected, and acts appropriately. Okay, I think my Crashing in CNC mode thread has largely run it's course and the answer was the Luban software is nowhere near mature enough for serious use in CNC mode. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, http://diymachining.com/diy-cnc-controller-how-to-setup-your-arduino-gshield/. hb```"_VA10p8tQbO7K7A)P]s|*v{_9dF.(JTDlC:-~iu0&s2Z%|6d([l58+*!uX ;vJH!./wuSrpQi+/N\Zu `sJr^>Rg-Kw S f`` K QA1 r Py9XI$ A'LIoB^L6tQn}I:dHP^A#h]AelE'h(IFqeDk4,hHjAM+[)hA]*>ODbA&=quArPOS'tJz"!]D%=#5\jNz&]m95&]X"4+@hzAuIg;BIg?&\iU*"DVI'9RA%x"A1QAANf\AQg3,*ZE,A2't4A^AAnA.Q) For instance, you cant drill a 1/8 hole with a 1/4 cutter. See the photos below for reference. As the bit moves closer to the material, its easier to see how close you are to where you want to start the job. ONLY CLICK THE SETTINGS BUTTON. Hoping someone here can help. You can close Carbide Motion and shut the power down to your machine if youd like. Everything you need to know about using our products. 9am - 3pm PST, M-F. If I lay the design out on the material, I know the whole thing will fit, and we wont run into clearance issues. (Right) the carbide cutter is shown cutting under the shoulder of a vessel. Both v3 and v4 of carbide motion. To begin, right click (or ctl+click) on the 1/4 toolpaths (pocket, profile) and select disable. After you learn how to use your machine for basics jobs, you will inevitably wonder how to use multiple tools to create a single part. When I got the machine I set it up and did my shapeoko logo and my coasters. UG:sEB\PP,A2atAd|DWGD9EC]DYYDYIQdz/H#HQA43"}$>K?#_O&BD_DNH{W;"mAo zSE?ED?!u;A zUo",BRbE='Y~!yJLOEDD>%IA?tR? 2. With your G-Code now saved, its time to move to the machine! We named the second file stand_op2_250, again using the 250 to indicate we should use a 1/4 (0.250) cutter. Click the run button, and Carbide Motion will move you to the run screen. Mr William Adams and Mr Brandon Lee were a huge help and helped me through my problems. K;D-tH MWE,v&A_i7 This is because after each axis touched its home switch, it backed off 5mm, so as not to be sitting on the switch (which would trigger an error). Because of how V-carving toolpaths are generated, you can create very fine andvery wide details with the same cutter. Sometimes when I click connect to cutter my laptop chime like a USB device was unplugged and then carbide motion shuts itself). Remember, as you are moving your Z-axis down, you can also adjust your X and Y axis. Please e-mail support@carbide3d.com and they should be able to square you away if its something which needs to be replaced. Assembly of the machine was great! did you already initialize machine ? Think of Carbide Motion as the dashboard for your CNC machine. x t\5ZuNn%uZjInd[j[dmmg hm,:$po8L]U][o>;'frl !}l[Ddmh7JHa f"DVs7m} You should contact the customer support and work with them. 8D]MUE4&id9"FDATO&kg@||/?#o_>Fwooom){@^CUoW_[d-~:| And tried uninstalling and reinstalling. New replies are no longer allowed. This is a big step. C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\hardware\arduino\avr\cores\arduino/Arduino.h:92:0: note: this is the location of the previous definition Id recommend manually installing the driver if I knew where there was a repo or URL to grab it from. Youll be presented with a screen similar to what is shown above. Remove the plastic gasket between the aluminum back plate and the electronics cover. Make sure the USB cable is plugged in. When you get the cutter to the correct position (a piece of papers width from the material), click the Set Zero button, and then click Zero Z. On the shapeoko board I only get the blue light. Im beginning to think this thing is just a very overpriced paperweight. Thats not too important, dont get hung up on it. Remove the bottom two screws and the four screws around the fan from the back cover, . #define max(a,b) ((a)>(b)? After the tool has been changed (be sure to tighten the collet nut with a wrench! Remove the two screws that attach the composite electronics cover to the top of the right and left uprights. Unplug the motor, limit switche, fan and power connectors. )R0JaB/N Why? Works flawlessly every single time on my PC. As the operation runs, Carbide Motion will update you with the progress. (1/4 Square Endmill on left, 1/8 square endmill on right). Hit open and I get nothing. I already uninstalled Carbide Motion and reinstalled it thinking I may have a faulty version. The latest tutorials sent straight to your inbox. Global variables use 1484 bytes (72%) of dynamic memory, leaving 564 bytes for local variables. The Nomad 883 Classic has a prevous version of the bootloader, so the update process will start automatically (no need to press the Z limit switch). Regardless of what the Position reads, click the Set Zero button. You will need to be able to reach both the z-axis limit switch and your mouse or touchpad. It's important to remember that the flatness of your material will make a difference with the results when using a V-cutter. Once the first op is exported, go back to the toolpath list and enable the 1/4 cutter toolpaths that were previously disabled. First attempt at connecting to carbide motion. Weve focused on just a few things: The jog feature found in Carbide Motion allows you to manually move your machine around. @[v )"w$vAmYt~29Y&AmHf zZ'h5 Z-h(7(B+\~A-'h PA'[PW2{t!.-F5j,hH#5rf%r T+FPJPBP2QYQXP I had tried a universal gcodesender before and that wasnt working either. Get started with your Shapeoko 5 Pro here.. Shapeoko Pro Resources. Stream begins at 1:21.In this episode, we'll go over some of the basic steps you can take to diagnose a CNC problem before contacting support.TLDW:- Check yo. CONTINUE HOLDING IN THE Z-AXIS LIMIT SWITCH UNTIL THE SOFTWARE TELLS YOU TO RELEASE IT. Follow the onscreen instructions and make sure your machine is connected to your computer and the power is turned on. As the bit gets closer, slow down (or decrease the increment) you are using to jog. The job consists of 2 operations (or ops, as they say in the biz). Imagine the design is laid out on your material. I can power the machine on; power button light and main power light (between power and usb input) is on solid, no lights on the board itself (tx/rx, etc), no motor activity (locking). In fact, the design is set away from the origin in both the X and Y axis. #define max(a,b) (((a) > (b)) ? (Flashed grblUpload to the Arduino). When you launch the Carbide Updater application and click on Search for Machines, you may be presented with this warning message: This just means that we need to tell the Carbide Updater where the Nomad is connected. My laptop doesnt even recognize that there is anything plugged in to the USB port when I plug into shapeoko. But by and large, it means setting your z-axis zero point. With the power off, simply drag the gantry to the front of the machine so you have enough room to change the tool. Before we can begin operation 2, we need to get back to the same exact position we defined for operation 1 (the same job zero location). This article is going to teach you how. Using the load menu, browse for, locate, and open your second operation G-Code file. (Finished part using two different tools). I plugged two different Arduino boards in and it recognized them. Thought maybe the hive mind could help. We also recommend taking a picture of the board and connections for reference. Typically, you would think about how large your job is, then setup your material and clamps accordingly, just as I did in this job. This is basically the landing screen of the program once you are connected. avrdude: stk500_disable(): protocol error, expect=0x14, resp=0x47. I ended up emailing Support. The material we are using is 1/8 thick 6061 aluminum. Once that is completed, disable the 1/8 toolpath (holes). 1. the link mentioned in there to get the XLOADER doesnt work (was going to just reflash my arduino to make sure I had what that was asking for) and 2. insert the selected collet and endmill, fasten them tightly, and put the Makita switch to on (router power switch still OFF) on the laptop connected to the machine, launch Carbide Motion. 3630 Skypark Dr. You cannot use Carbide Motion v4 and Grbl v0.9, You cannot use Grbl v1.1 and Carbide Motion v3. Click the 'Toggle Shapeoko Homing' button. To gain access to the electronics and remove the Carbide Motion board follow these steps. (a):(b)), In file included from C:\Users\traci\Documents\Arduino\libraries\grbl/grbl.h:43:0, But, think of them in relation to the home position. Carbide Motion is the machine controller software for all of our Carbide 3D machines. Your operation will continue to run. The program will find your connected machine, and present you with the screen: Once the updating begins, you will be presented with the following screen: After the updating process is complete (will generally take less than 30 seconds), the software will alert you that it is safe to release the z-axis limit switch. Touching off is setting the zero point on your Z-axis. I can power the machine on; power button light and main power light (between power and usb input) is on solid, no lights on the board itself (tx/rx, etc), no motor activity (locking). With the job loaded, its time to run this operation! avrdude: stk500_cmd(): programmer is out of sync The only things in the top menu bar are: RUN, MDI, and SETTINGS. Job Zero This is where you move your machine to in order to begin the job, Lower the Z-axis down towards the material.