Noob problem. I created a simple design in adobe illustrator as a test for my new machine. I saved it as a .svg file but it doesnt open in create. So I opened the file in inkscape and saved again thinking that might solve any issues. Still no luck. Im sure I am just missing one stupid step. Please help!
Apparently my art board was too large. I resized it to fit my artwork and that solved everything!
I have imported a file where the scale was so big I had to zoom out by a few 1000% to see even the corner of the import in Carbide Create, it was way off on the side.
After figuring out the sizing issue I was able to toolpath my simple sign and begin cutting. All the letters were pocketing just fine but when it got to the last letter it has a hiccup. It plunged to the correct depth but then came up and began to pocket at a depth higher than the rest of the letters. Any ideas?
I used makercam to set up the file and it ran muuuuch better.
Next issue… During the final cutout my machine lost connection with carbide motion. Windows gave an error for an unrecognized usb device. I think I can salvage my sign this time but am fearful this same problem might occur on future projects.
Is this a known issue or did my computer just take a shit at the wrong time?