Is there a way to modify the retract height on the Shapeoko? I need to use a fence/clamps to hold my workpiece and I really don’t want to break (yet another) cutter as it returns to home.
I’m sure someone will tell me it can be done manually in g-code … but I don’t know how to manually create that g-code. Can Fusion 360 create g-code that the Shapeoko could use?
Insert the following:
G91 G28 Z0;
Before the M30 in your code. This retracts the head to the top. If that is not enough height you can always move the m30 above the code that moves the spindle home so it stops where it finishes and you can jog around obstacles manually
According to the answer I received on the Shapeoko forum:
Specified under Safety Height in Easel. (default is 3,8mm)
Easel → Machine → Advanced
@jphelps - if we can find the DMS Easel laptop, I suggest we modify this parameter on it. It shouldn’t hurt most projects to have a higher retract height (1 inch?) and it might prevent some bit breakage.