Category:CNC Routers

Shapeoko 5 visible up front, with Shapeoko 3 against back wall

About our machines

• This page is for info relating to our various CNC Routers.
• Models:
  • Fireball V90 CNC
  • Shapeoko 3 (33"x17")
  • Shapeoko 5 (48"x48")
• Software:
  • VCarve Pro
  • CamBam

Guides and Manuals

Machines:

• Fireball V90 - Info on Probotix website
• Shapeoko CNC Wiki

Software:

• VCarve Pro
  • FAQs
  • Forums
  • Tutorials
  • Gadgets
  • Tips and Tricks
• [Carbide Motion]
  • User Manual

Safety

• Never leave a CNC machine running unattended! If it crashes and you're not around to stop it, a lot of damage could be done to the machine and your workpiece.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection.

Helpful Videos

• VCarve Pro Introduction
• CNC Dummies for Routers - This Old Tony
• CNC Basics 2 - This Old Tony

Tooling Available

There are a few bits we keep in stock:

• 1/4 Endmill
• 1/8 Endmills
• 60 Degree V-bit (1/2" shank)
• 90 Degree V-bit (1/2" shank)

We also have many bits with 1/8" shank size. Most of these are only appropriate in the Fireball V90 CNC, but can be used in the others with a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter. If you use these adapters, be very cautious as they can't stand up to deep cuts and can slip out of the router.

Other Resources

• Feeds and Speeds
  • https://community.carbide3d.com/t/shapeoko-feeds-and-speeds-chart-reformatted/5467
  • https://shapeokoenthusiasts.gitbook.io/shapeoko-cnc-a-to-z/feeds-and-speeds-basics
  • https://www.cnccookbook.com/feeds-speeds/
  • https://makezine.com/article/digital-fabrication/machining/cnc-routing-basics-toolpaths-and-feeds-n-speeds/
  • Calibrating Feeds and Speeds
• 50 Digital Wood Joints
• GCode Introduction
• Autotracer - web-based tool to vectorize regular images
• Convert anything to anything
• Calculator for finding width or depth of cut for a V-bit
• Invetables - Materials