Hi Guys, I am completely new to CNC machining and am very interesting in purchasing a Nomad. I was hoping to get a chance to try one out or at least see one in action before I make the purchase.
Is there anyone in the Seattle area who has one that would be willing to let me check it out?
Thanks
The UW School of Oceanography has a Shapeoko3 if you want to see that. We are novices too.
Is the shapeoko the same workflow as the nomad?
Yes, the machines use the same firmware (Grbl) and the same control software (Carbide Motion — though there are a number of other options to choose from).
Major usage/workflow difference is the Nomad being more convenient w/ a built-in spindle, directly controlled by the machine for on/off and RPM, and having a tool length sensor. Also it bundling MeshCAM (extra purchase for the SO3).
Brandon, I have a Nomad 883 Pro you’re welcome to look at. At the present I’m putting together a Shapeoko 3 XL that I recently purchased but we might be able to dig up something to run on the Nomad for you to watch. Live south of Seattle in Edgewood.