I have a Shapeoko 3 xxl. I am using Vectric Cut 2D and cannot seem to get it sent to my Shapeoko to run. I am using Cardbide Motion as the gcode reader. I need help!! I want to create lithophanes but am having a HUGE problem getting it going.
Any help/direction wold me appreciated. Thanks!!
photocavre compatible programs
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Re: photocavre compatible programs
I cannot help you but I am sure someone will be along that can.
Until then you might want to do a little searching on the forum because I am pretty sure this has been discussed before and the solution found. Or, you could try a shapeoko forum. . .
Until then you might want to do a little searching on the forum because I am pretty sure this has been discussed before and the solution found. Or, you could try a shapeoko forum. . .
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Re: photocavre compatible programs
I have used Carbide Motion before on a xxl. Once all the initialization is done you should be able to just Load and Run.
You'll know you're initialized correctly if it homes to the right place (machine home and where you pick the starting point), so that is a good place to start.
Also make sure you've selected the right Post Processor for the code and a correct table size within CM.
You'll know you're initialized correctly if it homes to the right place (machine home and where you pick the starting point), so that is a good place to start.
Also make sure you've selected the right Post Processor for the code and a correct table size within CM.
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Re: photocavre compatible programs
I guess that's my question. What is the correct post processor in Photocarve to send it to Carbide Motion? There are so many to choose from, I must have chosen the wrong one
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Re: photocavre compatible programs
Hi Sam,
If needed, you may find more specific/helpful info from your Shapeoko user forum:
https://forum.shapeoko.com/
If needed, you may find more specific/helpful info from your Shapeoko user forum:
https://forum.shapeoko.com/
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