Setting Bitsetter location via JSON

Software Carbide Motion
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Since they removed the ability to shift the bitsetter location without going through the setup.

You need a program like Notepad++, it’s free. Anything that reads JSON is good.
Go to

C:\Users\YOURNAME\AppData\Local\Carbide 3D\CarbideMotion6

Look for a file like shapeoko5pro. In the file, look for the following lines.

“bitSetterEnabled”: true,
“bitSetterX”: 0.0,
“bitSetterY”: -1216.0,
“bitZeroType”: 2,

Modify the numbers for bitSetterX and bitSetterY to wherever you put the setter. Save and close the file, reopen CM and reinitialize your machine and you’re done.

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Is there a clause in there to adjust that initial plunge speed for the bitsetter? I have a couple of V bits that seem blunted to me and it feels like that initial plunge is aggressive.

I confirmed with IDC that my 30 degree bit from them looks damaged and they are sending me a replacement.

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Did not see any. Sorry

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Probe speed is set by Carbide Motion, there is no way to over-ride it using GRBL settings.

Start a new thread with this as a post, using the “Feature Request” category. People can upvote it if they like the idea, maybe the devs will consider it.

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The JSON file is actually a text file. You should be able to open it with in any text editor.

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