TheLab.ms Wiki

TheLab makerspace CNC machine is the Shapeoko Pro XXL.

Useful links provided by those who came before.

• Shapeoko Pro XXL: https://my.carbide3d.com/gettingstarted/shapeokopro
• Assemble Guide: https://docs.carbide3d.com/assembly/shapeoko-pro/xxl/Shapeoko_Pro_assembly_guide_02-05-2021_v1_web.pdf
• 3D Printed Workholding: https://carbide3d.com/3d-print

For project design details refer to the Design Software portion of this wiki.

The software driving the actual Shapeoko machine in the makerspace is Carbide3D's Carbide Motion Machine Control Software product. https://carbide3d.com/carbidemotion/

We would encourage you to look these TheLab Discord pinned messages over for some very good info as the local information may override any obtained from the more generic resources listed below. Check for newer additions on the Discord CNC channel as well

Many thanks to those members who came before.

• https://carbide3d.com/files/pdf/VFD_Spindle_Kit_v1.pdf
• https://shapeokoenthusiasts.gitbook.io/shapeoko-cnc-a-to-z
• https://my.carbide3d.com/gettingstarted/shapeokopro/
• https://docs.carbide3d.com/assembly/shapeoko-pro/xxl/Shapeoko_Pro_assembly_guide_02-05-2021_v1_web.pdf

NOTE: The following list of resources have not been fully curated, they are just a very rough pass at what is currently available on the internet. Please do have a conversation with the area coordinator before implementing any of these actions/suggestions.

• Carbide3D main site: https://carbide3d.com/
• Carbide 3D Blog: https://carbide3d.com/blog/
• Carbide3D YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/carbide3d
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carbide3d/?locale=pt_PT
• Carbide Motion Machine Control Software: https://carbide3d.com/carbidemotion/#learnmore
• Carbide Motion Keyboard Cheat sheet: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/keyboard-shortcut-cheat-sheet-for-carbide-create-and-motion/7839
• The New Carbide Motion (Version 635 and Beyond): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fhEAzjvpzQ
• Carbide3D Hub: https://carbide3d.com/hub/
• Running a Shapeoko - Introduction (1/13): https://carbide3d.com/hub/courses/running-shapeoko/
• Carbide3D Resources BitSetter Changes in Carbide Motion V 635: https://carbide3d.com/blog/bitsetter-changes-carbide-motion/

the following document details specifics for the local Makerspace CNC machine operation.

• Startup Procedure for TheLab Shapeoko machine: NOTE TO EDITOR, move this doc into Docuwiki
• https://github.com/leroyle/TheLabms/blob/main/CNC_Related/MachineSoftware/TheLab_CNC_Spindle.pdf

• How to Run a Carve Using Carbide Motion - How to Execute by AE Timber and Pine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw-gcv5-EC8
• Shapeoko 5 pro- controller for Carbide Motion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHArir6Tqgw

Other things on the list to look at as time permits. Most are just notes of things that Might be interesting.

• A Reddit Shapeoko Wiki: https://www.reddit.com/r/shapeoko/wiki/index/
• Udemy.com - pay per course, general CNC: https://udemy.com
• Linkedin Learning - Formerly known as Lynda.com subscription learning, general CNC: https://Lynda.com
• Git Hub “awesome” sites: Just Google “Github awesome CNC” one example: https://github.com/mhatalski/awesome-cnc
• CNC File sharing sites – as usual with the internet, be wary of copyrights. https://www.reddit.com/r/hobbycnc/comments/h9lrsd/ultimate_list_of_all_cnc_file_sharing_sites/?captcha=1

Michael Mezalick:

• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mezalick/playlists

NCviewer.com

• Preview G-Code router path https://ncviewer.com/

Jonathan Katz-Moses

• Spiral Bits - Compression VS Upcut VS Downcut VS Straight - Never B.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seAmL6mtqgM

Timberfalls

• CNC: Climb vs Conventional Explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B8O7MAjlxY