Author: Chris&Jim CIM

Shapeoko: Add a Hardware E-Stop

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Weirdest thing. The machine is quite amazing. The software is pretty well thought out. The build is easy. The workflow is smooth. But where’s the E-stop? There is ABSOLUTELY no way I could put a machine in my classroom without an E-stop, and the Shapeoko does not have one. Either software...

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Robocell Basic to Advanced

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Here is a playlist of tutorials that will take you from the very basics to get you started, and then works its way up through relative coordinates to using variables and using inputs and outputs. « Prev1 / 1Next »RoboCell: BasicsRobocell: Setting Up Your Cell in CellSetupRobocell Activity...

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Shapeoko-Building Your Machine

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: What are some resources I will need to assemble my machine? Any tips or tricks you have to make it easier? Answer: Shapeoko has many resources for you to build your machine once you make the purchase. Click on the picture above! First off… it comes with an Assembly...

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Shapeoko-Install CarbideMotion

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Question: How do I Install CarbideMotion? Do I need it? How does it work? Answer: CarbideMotion is the control software by Carbide 3D that controls the Shapeoko CNC Routers. click on the picture below and it will take you to Carbide 3D’s website that takes you through an overview of...

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Shapeoko- Carbide Create Basics

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

A very easy to use piece of software to help you design parts for your Shapeoko router. Considered a CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) program, it allows you to design stuff on your stock, apply the toolpaths, then send it to your machine! The software is bare bones compared to EdgeCAM or HSM,...

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Dobot Survey For Educators

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Dear educators and Dobot users, @DobotArm wants to hear from you. Please take our short survey and let us know your experience of getting Dobot’s educational solutions. And with those words, Dobot is asking for your opinion! When do you get the chance to make your opinion count? Not often!...

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How do you Use a Collet?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: I have anxsTECH Router and I can’t get my tools to stay in the tool holder. How do I make it work? Answer: It’s easy, but takes a little work when using a collet on a tool holder. This short video shows you how to “snap” the collet into the nut so the tool...

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Project Idea: CNC Nameplate

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Download the Activity In this project you will be able to take everything you’ve learned about Conversational Machining in PathPilot and put it together in one project to make a name plate. Go to our Conversational tutorials to learn the basics if each step of this project. The material...

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