What is going on? (Misaligned Toolpaths)

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After i change the bit my shapeoko 4 decided to have a mind of its own! Do i have to use the probe after every bit change?

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I think the bit change was coincidental. Looks like your X axis is not moving as commanded, so look for anything loose, obstructions (could the bit change action have run into anything), or loose wiring.

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If you have the BitSetter it will set the zero when it calls for a tool change. If not then yes you have to manually re-zero after a tool change.

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Any chance you moved the gantry while changing the bit?

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No i didn’t move it at all

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I’m going to go through the whole machine this weekend and check all the wiring.

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Was the change (or lack of) in Z-axis height accompanied by an awful sound?

If you have an SO4 or SO Pro send photos showing the Z-axis motor wiring and connectors to support@carbide3d.com

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nice, a little bucky carving :slight_smile:

Hopefully you aren’t selling that, as you need to be licensed to use. I only know because i’m going through the process right now to get officially licensed for the Wisconsin logos.

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Not selling it. Just making projects to get used to the machine

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Go through the machine and check for anything loose. Looks like things are slipping.

Are you using upcut/downcut? what bits you using?

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Im using a #102 1/8 end mill

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Its actually a flat cutter

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Gotcha, not sure on the piece size overall, on the bucky alot of it looks clean and then all the sudden a ton of tearout, like the bit broke or something.

If you are using carbide, you can share your files too and we can take a look just to see if there is any issues with the toolpaths as well.

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I am using carbide but I’m not sure how to share my toolpaths.

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You can just post the c2d file here

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There is a loose wire in the drag chain. It’s ruining multiple projects. When I wiggle the x wires connected to the stepper motor it makes jogging and cracking noises. I need a new drag chain with new wiring. This is quite frustrating.

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There is a loose wire in the drag chain. It’s ruining multiple projects. When I wiggle the x wires connected to the stepper motor it makes jogging and cracking noises. I need a new drag chain with new wiring.

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