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You would need to get a larger spindle, list at: https://wiki.shapeoko.com/index.php/Spindle_Options probably w/ an ER-20 collet. Have you looked into 8mm (5/16") tooling? It's a lot more rigid than 1/4" and a lot more affordable than the newer, larger, heavier tool which would probably want an HDZ.

It could be that the belts are too tight, or it could be a problem with feeds and speeds.

See: https://wiki.shapeoko.com/index.php/FAQ#Mechanical

There's a bit at:

https://wiki.shapeoko.com/index.php/Mat ... ite.2FG-10

Welcome back!

Using the Systainers is delightful!

Looking forward to seeing what else you'll make. You'll love the Makita --- it (like the Carbide Compact Router) is the best value in a trim router as spindle.

It's not common, but it happens every so often when we approve folks --- we'll get them all cleaned up presently. Thanks for the report and letting us know about this.

Please see:

https://community.carbide3d.com/t/vectr ... view/11559

The Advanced V carving feature is present in the free version --- no added expense. We're also giving away a free 1yr. of Pro: https://community.carbide3d.com/t/carbide-create-pro-free-for-a-year/20918 You need a BitSetter, but it's possible to split the G-Code by editing it or using a utility or to...

The Stepoko board on GitHub is substantively the same as the Shapeoko and that documentation ought to inform your efforts.

Please see:

https://wiki.shapeoko.com/index.php/Car ... ate#Inlays

Upgrading from CM3 to CM5 requires:

- homing switches
- reflashing from Grbl 0.9 to 1.1
- a 64-bit computer if using Carbide 3D's reflashing tool

Please contact us at support@carbide3d.com