I set up my new BitSetter and completed the installation procedures. On first attempt, the machine initialized, homed, then came to front center for bit change. I pressed Resume and it traveled over to the bitsetter as I would expect and then plunged down to the button. When the bit hit the button, the button did not depress. Instead, my z axis motor skipped repeatedly - making that knocking sound.
I tried again, setting up the entire thing again. Same thing happened. To see if was connected, I pressed the bitsetter button by hand and the process continued the way it was supposed to (the spindle rose, then descended, again knocking until I pressed the button manually. It then considered itself done.
I called support and left a message but it’s the weekend…I don’t expect a call. Has anyone experienced this before? My Shapeoko XXL has worked fine before installing the bitsetter.
I’m using the carbide compact router and it’s fully inserted in the holder. I would also point out that the button is noticeably above the level of the wasteboard…so if my z axis can’t press the button, it would never cut anything! I believe the router is in the right place.
Sounds like you haven’t cut anything yet…most Shapeoko’s need to have a 3/4" (19mm) waste board on top of the OEM table (so that you can reach the bottom of your work).
I had raised my suckit support arms up and out of the way while I was working on positioning the bitsetter. The router’s cable was hitting the top of the arm and stopping the descent of the carriage. I realized it while following Scott’s (@Microwave_Monkey) suggestion to move it by hand. Duh. Lowered the supports and everything checked out fine. Now I can get on with testing the bitsetter itself!
