TheLab.ms Wiki

TheLab makerspace CNC machine is the Shapeoko Pro XXL. https://shop.carbide3d.com/products/shapeoko-pro-cnc-router?variant=32912259186749

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

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

We would encourage you to look over the CNC channel on TheLab Discord for some very good info. Also, there may be local work flow methods that may differ from those found in the more generic resources listed below. Check for newer additions on the Discord CNC channel as well.

The following links were provided by TheLab members. Many thanks to those who came before.

• Shapeoko Pro XXL Resources: 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
• Shapeoko New User Guide: https://shapeokoenthusiasts.gitbook.io/shapeoko-cnc-a-to-z
• Shapeoko Getting Started Guide: https://my.carbide3d.com/gettingstarted/shapeokopro/
• Getting Started with Carbide Machines: https://docs.carbide3d.com/assembly/shapeoko-pro/xxl/Shapeoko_Pro_assembly_guide_02-05-2021_v1_web.pdf
• VFD Spindle Kit: https://carbide3d.com/files/pdf/VFD_Spindle_Kit_v1.pdf
  
  
• 3D Printed Workholding: https://carbide3d.com/3d-print
• CNC Hold Down Methods: Workholding and How to Clamp Material to Your Spoilboard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okMz2NAk-Uc
• How to Create Perfect V-Carve Inlays on your CNC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=241eTfM1Dss

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

• Powering up and using the Shapeoko CNC machine in the local makerspace: https://github.com/leroyle/TheLabms/blob/main/CNC_Related/MachineSoftware/TheLab_CNC_Spindle.pdf

Powering up the Shapeoko

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 Hub: https://carbide3d.com/hub/
• 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
• 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/

• 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