![]() ![]() The license key seems to work for MeshCAM V5 with a bunch of other CNC machines, but it lacks the presets made specifically for the Nomad. Carbide Motion does not allow you to control the spindle while jogging, so they are selling an accessory that can’t be used with Carbide Motion.(edit: currently there’s a workaround, detailed here, thanks machine comes with a license for MeshCAM V6 that is tied to the Nomad 883 post-processor, meaning it can only generate GCODE that is compatible with Nomad 883, and it also has preset settings for “official” Nomad supported end mills and materials. ![]() For example, Carbide 3D sells a edge finder tool, but that requires the spindle to be spinning while you jog the X and Y axis. I got lazy and got a WinBook 7″ tablet (running Windows 8.1) as a dedicated computer just for the Nomad, I considered a Raspberry Pi but in the end, it’s not worth the effort.Īs of now, Carbide Motion is missing a ton of features. Keep in mind Carbide Motion is Windows and Mac only, no Linux version, and the Nomad does not run off a SD card. There’s no console or log but I guess I don’t need it. It lacks nitty gritty options like selecting the serial port but the auto-connect works fine. The software Carbide Motion is… well it’s good enough, it can jog and home the cutter, and send GCODE jobs. Maintenance and customization should be very easy because of this. You can run the machine without the panels if you want. The paneling comes off very easily without actually disassembling the frame. Honestly, it should be less complicated than a 3D printer. The entire machine itself doesn’t seem like it would be hard to service. I like how the spindle motor is decoupled from the cutter shaft. This should give it better performance cutting metals.īut as strong as it seems, the top panel is a thin sheet and it flexes, so I wouldn’t put any weight on it. The pro version uses anti-backlash lead-screws, while the older non-pro versions used belts. The motion components are beefy, everything is just thick chunks of metal. The heavier it is, the better, as it won’t vibrate as much. Instructions recommend two people to even lift it. It’s HEAVY, I usually ship online purchased stuff to my work office but this one I really had to ship to home, and the UPS driver had to use a dolly. Keep reading to see more pictures and my first impressions. Long story, but I ended up getting the Nomad 883 Pro version around early November. I picked Nomad 883 because it was more powerful and bigger than Othermill, while smaller than Carvey, and I would get it in around late August. The guy at the Nomad booth also hinted that I can cut steel on the next revision of the Nomad 883 (sorry I forgot his name). ![]() ![]() I saw Nomad 883 at the SF Maker Faire 2015, and it really impressed me, perhaps because it was built with all metal structure. Another choice would’ve been Carvey but it is a Kickstarter that hasn’t started shipping yet. I saw Othermill at RoboGames 2015, and while it seemed nice, it was geared more towards PCB milling. I also really wanted to see the machine before I buy. The Nomad 883 by Carbide 3D fit these requirements ( link to specs). I absolutely did not want a machine that’s designed to fit an ordinary router or Dremel. I decided that I need something powerful enough to cut aluminum, but also precise enough to handle PCBs, and is enclosed so I can keep it in a home environment. After getting comfortable with 3D printing, I decided I want to dabble with in-home CNC machines. ![]()
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