BitRunner Install on a Shapeoko Pro XXL CNC Router - Automated Router Control!

[@Samcraftcom]

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[@davejsullivan]

I brought a spare bitrunner because I love it so much. I also have my dust collection hooked to it. So much safer and convenient.

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Thanks for sharing this. Something I've looked into for a while now.

[@Samcraftcom]

Any time! Go now, and spend thy money! :-D Hope your fingers are healing up well!

[@olhenrichstudio3849]

I'm getting my Shapeoko Pro tomorrow and because of this video I ordered the Bitrunner Deluxe. Interestingly enough I don't see, in the "What's included", any mounting materials. Hopefully they didn't get rid of that. With all that said, I just wanted to thank you for all your content. You have been so helpful for me.

[@Samcraftcom]

Happy to help & congrats on the new tools!!

[@glennanderson8783]

"oblong silver plate" that must be a technical industry term!! I can't help but think that bit runner will extend the life of the router as well. Teo thumbs up Sam!

[@DADT12]

As always, I liked your video. I just recently purchased my BitRunner and I’m very pleased with that new addition.

[@SMS14411]

Loved the pulled the cable through with the wrong end, lol. Love your videos Sam!

[@mjbrown1249]

Sam, I didn’t order the bitrunner with my Pro either figuring I can turn on the router switch what’s the big deal? I also thought it might be safer as maybe you suggested. The first time I forgot to turn on the router and the bit plowed into my part I ordered the bitrunner. I should say I put my email on the list as it was out of stock with a message that it might never be back in stock. Fortunately that was not the case and I got a notice within a couple of weeks. Installation was simple as you say except for those missing screws. My machine came with spare screws of different sizes so no trips to Ace for me. Great automation device. The other thing I have done on longer runs is comment out the bit setter step in the gcode. Be careful with this but it does speed up machining especially with multiples of the same part.

[@RonInAVan]

I just ordered the bitrunner deluxe today, they where on sale Black Friday sale, they of course was out of the Standard one so I bought the deluxe one. Wasn’t going to buy it but hell why not and got $10 off and on Tuesday I bought the bit probe but of course it wasn’t on sale then. You are a selling machine because after I watched your videos I spent money, lol 😂

[@Samcraftcom]

Awesome scores on new toys!! I wish I got a kickback from Carbide 3D then!! Hahaha oh well, at least my content was helpful? :)

[@RonInAVan]

@@Samcraftcom actually Sam I had to call them and ask for the Black Friday sale discount, and without question they refunded me back $200. I did mention your KZbin channel and told them it was your channel that convinced me to buy the Shapeoko 4XXL and all the extras. I hope at some point they will send you some stuff to try and review.

[@mauriceaustin3442]

You are making this awful hard. I am almost there to purchase this machine but not quite. Sure enjoy your videos. Thank you for putting in the extra work to make them.

[@stevemossmakes2306]

Sam, nice video series. I’m waiting on the orders for the pro to open back up. This will be CNC #3 for the shop. I would like to encourage you to add an emergency stop paddle between the wall receptacle and the BitRunner. I always put them on the left front corner of my stand around thigh height. (Same height at the paddle on a SawStop). In an emergency, I can use my hand to slap the paddle and stop everything. And if my hands are full i can just bump it with my thigh. (Note: same goes for my router table. Same height, same spot. Easier to find it blind in an emergency.)

[@Samcraftcom]

Oh yes, e-stops are on my list for the CNC! :)

[@Whois2440]

Great Video Sam! I have a BitRunner, BitSetter, Z-Plus and the Sweepy to add to my XXL. This video just made me want to go tinker, but I've got to move and finish the house first! I'll live vicariously through you for another month. What's up next?

[@rolandrethati2549]

What type of tablet/laptop are you using? Would be nice to know.

[@resorter66]

Sam I have a question at what point in the process of homing your machine and measuring bits do you do the probing to set the xyz Thanks Jeff Peters. The other question I have is this You have finished running a job that required 3 different bits and now you have a job that requires changing to a different size wood and different size bit how does how does that process work.I have the same machine as you do with the same addons as you have. Jeff

[@michaelwenmanK7USN]

The one thing I DO NOT like about the bit runner is that after you click on resume, it lowers the Z back down before it turns the spindle back on. IMHO, the spindle should come on first before lowering back down.

[@LingBaneHydra]

Nice video Sam! I wish for spindle RPM controller. That would make the Shapeoko a "real" CNC machine.

[@Samcraftcom]

You and me both! That would really be nice!

[@camilewis87]

Mine was really hard to plug into my main board box and I think it loosened the connection so sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t so maybe be careful and gentle when hooking up

[@TheWoodHaven]

Finally a CNC project I could do :/ Mount box, attach cable, plug in. Yea, there's a good chance I could do that.

[@Samcraftcom]

Hahahaha love it! :)

[@resorter66]

Sam great video could you show us how you set up your test file and what post processor you used to be able to do a tool change. Thanks Jeff Peters

[@DougSims]

I believe carbide motion provides this at the start of every job.

[@ComgrowOfficial]

Thanks so much for such an informative and instructive video👍

[@patriotwoodworker6092]

How do you add a vacuum to the bit runner? Funny, mine didn’t come with the mounting hardware. I had to make a make shift box I screwed to my back wall🤬🤬🤬

[@Samcraftcom]

Just plug in an electrical splitter to the end of the power cord and let her rip! :) I added one to mine and it's really awesome to have complete automation now!

[@christophercolacurci8573]

@@Samcraftcom How many amps does your vacuum pull? Just curious if you've ever popped the breaker yet. The spindle is supposedly around 6 and most "shop vac" like my Rigid float around 9amps. I wanted to hook both up but figured I might be pushing my luck with them starting up at the same time.

[@donaldhardie3628]

Iv watched another video of someone with the Shapeoko CNC and in his video he said he had retire part of his garage because the slighted electrical interference will cause the machine to crash and his was crashing all the time and the only way to fix it was to shut it off. I’m looking to buy a CNC and I’m on the fence of which to go with because of that. Have you had any problems like that?

[@urban2153]

So a relay (ssr?) to a receptacle in a metal box for $80. Not so over priced but easily made much cheaper if you are inclined which in CNC is a good thing.

[@RonInAVan]

Sam is that a tablet you are controlling the CNC with? right now I’m using my good laptop. I would love to find something else to use. I haven’t been able to use the CNC, waiting on a part from Carbide.

[@Samcraftcom]

It's a Fusion5 tablet and works great for controlling (not designing). I also use it on my laser engravers with no issues. I highly recommend it! Fusion5 Tablet: amzn.to/30OhMjp

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Neat accessory. I think being out of the way is part of the point of it.

[@TrustyRusty513]

So how would you integrate the shop vac? Just split the plug that goes into the bitRunner?

[@Samcraftcom]

Yep! Add a splitter right where the router plugs in. :)

[@TrustyRusty513]

@@Samcraftcom thanks brother!

[@homezero]

You had mentioned in later videos you had you Vac setup to turn on and off with the Router. How did you accomplish that?

[@Samcraftcom]

Just a plug an electrical splitter into the unit, then plug the router & vac into it. :)

[@homezero]

@@Samcraftcom I was thinking along those lines but wasn't sure if you had another method. I just installed my Bit Runner yesterday. Thanks!

[@mshaw290808mi]

It is kind of hard to tell by the sound of your video, but maybe the bearings on your router need some grease?

[@terry2346]

I have the LongMill Wonder if this would work with Non Shapeoko or is it only with Shapeoko machines?

[@DougSims]

I think the cabling is designed for the shapeoko controller.

[@coulterjb22]

Good stuff! You're owning the SOPro space. Are you cutting any aluminum? I have a SO3 that worked well when going slow. The gantry didn't have the stiffness I'll be needing soon. So, now i'm looking at the SOPro and would love your feedback.

[@Samcraftcom]

I've not dared to do any metal milling yet. Not sure if or when I'll get there. EEK! :)

[@coulterjb22]

​@@Samcraftcom My Pro XL arrives Thursday. I'll start romancing my SOPro with some oak by the following week and then surprise it with some aluminum by the end of June (not enough free time). I need to go back over your vids to set up one of those wireless remotes.

[@JParry0725]

I guess I lucked out. All my extrusions have caps. maybe that's why I didn't get mine till the end of January.

[@5SeasonsPressureCleaning]

Does it only work for shapeokos?

[@dodgeram2500ism]

great video been thinking of getting one

[@MarkGutierrez]

I thought the BitRunners were sold out.

[@ShawnPuckett-opusredx]

Thanks Sam for another great video, now I have one more thing to order for my Pro :) BTW, to pulling the wire you can also use something like Klein Tools 56108 Pull Line and tie a small piece of carboard to the end of the string and use a vac on the other side to suck the string through, then attach the string to the wire to pull through. Also if you don't have help you can put some of the blue painter's tape on the edges of the extruded tube opening to lower the risk of cutting your wire while you pull it.

[@Samcraftcom]

I have really enjoyed it since getting it installed, very very convenient! Cool tips on the wire pull, too!

[@heistking]

To answer your question at the beginning because you write the g-code

[@intohouse]

Missing my two bolts too - yep scrounge around

[@wadetomczyk8043]

Wish they made the newer models mountable like that. Mine just sits next to the machine.

[@Samcraftcom]

Dang, that stinks! Wonder why they did that?!

[@wadetomczyk8043]

@@Samcraftcom A good question.

[@micro963]

Thank you for sharing nice video👍👍👍I’m in the market for a cnc router, are you happy with your machine?

[@johncarr123]

Should come with the Pro model

[@CraigLafferty]

That switch is now upfront in V2. They listened to you!

[@blackstonedesign7837]

Are you running the cnc off a Microsoft surface?

[@Samcraftcom]

It's a Fusion5 tablet running Windows 10 -- around $250 total cost. There's a link in the description to the exact one I got. It works great!

[@timhalcomb4041]

Thanks for sharing have a blessed day in the name of Jesus

[@graveldevil3853]

In an emergency the entire machine should be disconnected from the power supply. You shouldn't rely on a piece of software that might even be causing the problem by itself.

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

Thanks. Quite a "toy" you have there.