Post Processor for Shapeoko 3 and Vcarve 9

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josehernandez588
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Post Processor for Shapeoko 3 and Vcarve 9

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New here, I am looking for help on the correct Gcode post processor to use with my shapeoko 3.

I am using carbide motion for the job
the file was created in inches

I used the "gcode" (inch) version when I saved my toolpaths and the machine ran very slow, did not plunged down at all once I started the job.


Thanks in advance

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Re: Post Processor for Shapeoko 3 and Vcarve 9

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Doesn't Carbide Motion create toolpaths? Why use VCarve instead?

I wonder if the Shapeko forum might have a solution: https://www.shapeoko.com/forum/

josehernandez588
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Re: Post Processor for Shapeoko 3 and Vcarve 9

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adze_cnc wrote:Doesn't Carbide Motion create toolpaths? Why use VCarve instead?

I wonder if the Shapeko forum might have a solution: https://www.shapeoko.com/forum/
I simply sends the commands to the machine (gcode), Carbide motion is the CAM I am using with my shapeoko for now.

I found the issue with my gcode. I was saving them in inches instead of MM.

Problem solved. thanks for engaging in this post.

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