I just bought a used, year old Pro XXL off FB Marketplace. I downloaded Carbide Motion and configured my machine as listed in the manual. When I press the “Initialize Machine” button, the cutter moves slightly to the left, raises slightly up and down, but then the machine starts shaking like a paint mixer. I have gone through the configuration process several times with the same result. Does anyone have a solution? I’ve got jobs already that I need to cut. Thanks in advance for your assistance !
Please try the new beta:
Let us know if that addresses the issue or no.
The initialization process starts with the Z going up to the proximity switch. Then the machine should head for the right rear and may hit the X or Y first and then the machine moves a few MM off the point where the proximity switches are hit. That is called pull off.
Usually when the machine does not initialize properly it is mostly a configuration issue. However since this is used and you moved it be sure to check all the wiring for a loose connector and on the controller that no cables were pulled out or loose.
To review the configuration you connect but do not initialize. You then go to settings and the second tab comes up first and uncheck the BitSetter. You will set that up after you successfully initialize. Then go to the first tab and pick machine model and Z type. The Z types for a Pro XXL SO4 are Z-Plus (Leadscrew) or HDZ (Ballscrew). The Z-Plus and the HDZ run in opposite directions. Be sure to SEND the configuration and you get a confirmation. Then initialize. After successful initialization the router will remain in the back right corner. Jog the router over to the center of the BitSetter and go back to configuration and use the current position to set BitSetter position and check on the BitSetter. Send configuration and initialize. The Z will go up and home and then head to the back right corner. Then it will come to the front center and prompt for a bit. After inserting a bit the router will travel over to the BitSetter and plunge twice and then return to the front center.
Then you are ready to run a job. You would want to set zeros, load a job and run.
The configuration is only setting up the Shapeoko a little but is really configuring Carbide Motion. The config sets up the jogging limits of the Shapeoko from the Carbide Motion interface.
Thank you for both of your replies.
I downloaded/installed the Beta version of Carbide Motion as you sent in your first message.
I then carefully followed the configuration instructions from your second message and connected to the machine. However, when I try to initialize I get the same result as the machine and table shake. I have attached a brief video for your reference:
We were very careful in moving the machine and I checked all the wires and connections.
A bit about my background- I’ve been a cabinet and furniture maker for forty plus years. I have operated larger production CNCs
in the past, so I do have some experience with running ( but not setting up or maintaining) the machine.
I hope I can get this issue resolved soon, and I very much appreciate your assistance!
Best,
Tim Tibbals
Power up and connect to the machine, go to Settings, then present metal to each homing switch — what does each show under Active Inputs?
Let us know at support@carbide3d.com
Hi Will,
Thank you for your email.
I’m not understanding what you’re saying, I’m sorry. Where are the homing switches located and what screen am I looking for to get a reading after I touch them with metal?
I don’t know if this helps, but I attached a copy of the “Debugging” tab in the program.
Thank you,
Tim
Machine.pdf (85.4 KB)
We will have someone contact you via support@carbide3d.com and work through this with you there.
There is a red light on the X axis
The red lights are off on the Y and Z until I put the metal there.
Possibly the switch has gone bad — let us know at support@carbide3d.com and we’ll work out how to get a replacement to you.
The red light on the X axis is on until I put metal there, then it goes off.
That’s exactly backwards of what it should be. The Y & Z sensors are working correctly per your description. As Will posted, Support will get you squared away.
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I adjusted the Y limit switch downwards so the spacing is the same as others- about .125 inch. Now all the lights are off until I touch them with metal as they should. I then started the initialization and got the same result as all my previous attempts, but this time a “GRBL ALARM 6” pop-up appeared on my computer screen.
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