I am trying to figure out how tool changes work on the Shapeoko 5 pro. I have read people save toolpaths as separate gcode when a new bit is needed, which is not very efficient. I have also read you can do it with a single file by selecting the “Carbide 3D Shapeoko” post processor in carbide create. I have tried this, and it doesn’t work for me. When run it just cuts from one toolpath to the next regardless of what bit I have set for each toolpath. Why does it apparently work for some but isn’t working for me? I’m currently using build 756 of CC and 579 for CM.
Do you have your bitsetter enabled?
Yes, bitsetter is enabled in CM.
What tools are you trying to change to/from?
Which post-processor do you have selected?
Post your file?
I’m trying to change from a 60deg bit to a 90deg bit. The post-processor is set to Carbide 3D Shapeoko. Attaching the file.
vcarve_test.c2d (276 KB)
You simply edit the tool path. When it opens up edit the tool and a dialog comes up and you can pick a different tool. Then hit ok and in the end save the c2d file.
Yeah I know that, but when I run the file it doesn’t ask me to change the bit when the toolpath changes, it just starts the next toolpath with whatever bit is still in the router. There’s no prompt asking to change it and the machine doesn’t stop.
It looks like you added custom tools to your library. I don’t have the ability to go in and check your data since you don’t have your tool in my library, but I saw the custom name. When you do that, you need to make sure that the Tool Number for each tool is different.
Alternately, just use the 301/302 presets for Carbide tools. V-bits all act the same.
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Interesting, didn’t read anything about that, I’ll change the tool numbers so they’re unique and try again. Thanks!
I made the change and tried it again, and it worked. Thanks wmoy!
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