Text simulation/Engraving does not work

[francois (adolphe fr)]

Hello

I am new on carbide create. I have just downloaded the latest version (V5 build 514).
I just try to add a Text and created a toolpath for it.

But when I do the simulation I did not see any text. I tried different way to engrave the text (pocket , offset …) , different fonts, different engraving mills but still nothing

I export the gcode and imported in grblControl and still nothing.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

Please post the file you are having trouble with and we will do our best to work through this with you.

[Julien]

Also, if you prefer some support in French, you can PM me.

[Julien]

Secret? clones? Sorry this went over my head, is that one of these cases where I used the wrong words/idioms?

[Julien]

ha, it was just me being a little slow, please don’t curb anything!
Cheers,
Julien

[francois (adolphe fr)]

Hello guys,

thanks for the quick replies. Here is the file

Thanks for your help

texttesing.c2d (238.0 KB)

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

You are trying to use a 1/8" diameter tool in a pocket toolpath:

Pocket toolpaths should be used w/ flat-bottomed (square) endmills.

Moreover, the narrowest part of the geometry needs to be ~10% wider than the widest part of the endmill:

Use a V carving instead:

Carbide Create Video Tutorial Series