Having a problem with my bitsetter?

Sure!

Just upload it here.

The thing is, using a BitSetter is deceptively simple, but it requires the following things:

  • correct Z-axis configuration: Shapeoko Machine Setup
  • correct setting of the Z-axis zero: Movements + Zeroing — if using the BitZero see: Using/verifying the BitZero
  • correct functioning of the BitSetter — if it has a magnet that magnet has to be in the same position at all times, and the interaction of the tool placement/geometry and the BitSetter measuring the tool has to allow for a correct measurement of the tool length
  • the correct post-processor selection (in Carbide Create this is Edit | Select Post-processor, but I believe that if sending a .c2d file it is moot)
  • only changing the tool when prompted
  • the correct electro-mechanical functioning of the machine

We’ve written up a bit on this sort of thing at:

https://carbide3d.com/blog/bitsetter-changes-carbide-motion/

and

https://carbide3d.com/blog/unexpected-z-axis-plunges/