Category:CNC Routers: Difference between revisions

• This page is for info relating to our various CNC Routers.
• Models:
  • Shapeoko 3 (33"x17")
  • Shapeoko 5 (48"x48")
• Software available:
  • Carbide Motion for controlling the machines
  • VCarve Pro
  • Fusion

Machines:

• Shapeoko CNC Wiki

Software:

• VCarve Pro
  • FAQs
  • Forums
  • Tutorials
  • Gadgets
  • Tips and Tricks
• [Carbide Motion]
  • User Manual

• Never leave a CNC machine running unattended! If it crashes and you're not around to stop it, a lot of damage could be done to the machine and your workpiece.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection.

• VCarve Pro Introduction
• CNC Dummies for Routers - This Old Tony
• CNC Basics 2 - This Old Tony

There are a few bits we keep in stock:

• 1/4 Endmill
• 1/8 Endmills
• 60 Degree V-bit (1/2" shank)
• 90 Degree V-bit (1/2" shank)

• Feeds and Speeds
  • https://community.carbide3d.com/t/shapeoko-feeds-and-speeds-chart-reformatted/5467
  • https://shapeokoenthusiasts.gitbook.io/shapeoko-cnc-a-to-z/feeds-and-speeds-basics
  • https://www.cnccookbook.com/feeds-speeds/
  • https://makezine.com/article/digital-fabrication/machining/cnc-routing-basics-toolpaths-and-feeds-n-speeds/
  • Calibrating Feeds and Speeds
• 50 Digital Wood Joints
• GCode Introduction
• Autotracer - web-based tool to vectorize regular images
• Convert anything to anything
• Calculator for finding width or depth of cut for a V-bit
• Invetables - Materials