There is a lot of threads on the bit setter but not many on machines without the bit setter.
So can someone validate that if I need to use 2 or more bits, I need to save two files for each bit when using the free version?
Because the free version gives instructions to change bits but no ability to set zero for the new bits.
Thanks in advance
Correct.
If you do not have a BitSetter then you will need to write out a separate G-code file for each tool so that you can re-set the Z-axis zero for each file.
If your machine supports it, get a Bitsetter. It is worth the investment.
So without a BitSetter you cannot do Advanced Vcarve with a clearing bit. If your job has more than one tool path you simply create them and save the c2d file. Then go back and disable all but one tool path and run that one. Then open CC again and disable the one your just ran and enable the second tool path and save the c2d file. Repeat this until all tool paths are run. Always run the least invasive tool paths first and save a cutout for last. If you are using the same X Y and Z zero in the same job than you do not not need to set Zeros after the initial setting.
There was a link here in the forum to an external website from the user Fenrus that takes an advanced vcarve with a clearing bit and makes two gcode files. You would have to search for that link.
The BitSetter is a very good tool and really speeds up carving advanced vcarve jobs. At various times C3D has had them out of stock but as others have encouraged get one. I think the BitSetter is a big advantage for any CNC machine. I think C3D is the only company that offers a BitSetter function in the hobby environment.
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