Part 4 of the series, I used some advanced features to design a wooden sign.  I walk you through how to cut out multiple tool paths with endmills and v bits.  Also show how to use the probe with a v bit.  In this one we actually cut the sign on the CNC.
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I created this video series aimed at the true beginner to hobby CNC's.  Although Carbide Create is made for the Shapeoko, it can be used for any CNC because it just generates G-Code.
Please leave any info i left out that you want to know about in the comments below.  I'll be out with more videos soon.

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When you want a consistant X and Y zero point the best way to do that on the CNC is by using a fence.  I've designed a fence to fit into my custom wasteboard.  Now you can get consistent clamping and zeroing with large or small pieces.

Ever wanted to control your CNC when your not in front of your computer.  Here's one simple solution that's less than $20 and takes zero programming knowledge.

I usually design all my things in Vetric.  Sometimes, I design in Carbide Create.  While it is fantastic FREE software that pairs with the Carbide 3D Shapeoko and Nomad, it does have it's limitations.  One of these is the inability to export .svg files for use in other CNC cad programs.  So far, i've found 3 ways of doing it.  None of them are perfect, but it's better than not being able to do it at all.
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Option 1. Convert C2D To SVG : An amazing member of the unofficial Shapeoko and Nomad Facebook group created this simple program wrapped in an .html that works in a web browser.  It's worked well for simple projects for me but it technically does not support curves. Click HERE to download

Option 2. Cutrocket.com : This is a website built by Carbide 3D as a way to share projects and download completed projects for free.  If you upload the .c2d file to cutrocket.com it will make a .svg preview and you can download it in your web browser (if it supports .svg file types)

Option 3. G Code Ripper : This is a free program.  You'd have to create your .nc G-code file with Carbide Create, then open it up with G-Code Ripper and export it to .dxf. Then you should be able to open the .dxf with a compatible CAD application.