Hi everybody,
i am new here, i just purchased Vcarve Pro 3 days ago and i love it, but when i went to create my first toolpath for the Shapeoko 3 XXL i could not find a post processor for it in the list; all the Shapeoko related post processors display the extension *.gcode, the Shapeoko 3 uses the extension *.nc and i don't see any that i can use with Carbide Motion.
I downloaded and installed some post processor that i find in this forum yesterday, but after unzipping and installing them, they all end up with the extension *.gcode.
I tried to use some other post processor with the extension *.nc from the list of the installed ones, but are not working and i get the message "arc end point error.
Also i have a Bit Setter and it would nice to be able to use it, instead of having to create a separate file for each tool.
One last word, i really will be not comfortable having to edit part of the software, and i believe that should exist a solution, just i did not find it.
A will appreciate your help.
Alfredo Malchiodi
Post Processor for Shapeoko 3 help needed
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Re: Post Processor for Shapeoko 3 help needed
Don't know about the software you're using but most can load files with any extension. It's the contents of the file that matters not the extension.
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Re: Post Processor for Shapeoko 3 help needed
Old versions of Carbide Motion only use the "nc" extension. Their new V5 which is very new supports "gcode" extension too.
I replied to your PM with some instructions.
I replied to your PM with some instructions.
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Re: Post Processor for Shapeoko 3 help needed
Jeff Peters Gary would you be so kind as too share your knowledge with me
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Re: Post Processor for Shapeoko 3 help needed
Gary. I am in the Columbus Ohio are.
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Re: Post Processor for Shapeoko 3 help needed
Be glad to help. What do you need?
Gary Mitchell
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Re: Post Processor for Shapeoko 3 help needed
i have the same problem. Any help is much appreciated.
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Re: Post Processor for Shapeoko 3 help needed
Given the age of the thread I don't want to assume your question is the same
What gcode sender are you using with your CNC? And which version? Or do you need other help?
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Re: Post Processor for Shapeoko 3 help needed
VCarve Pro with Tool Change and Bitsetter go to this you tube video .and he tell you all about the tool change file and where to get it.this file works with vcarve pro I do not know if it works with CarbideCreate If you need more help I have a video that shows how it works.
Jeff Peters
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