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The Carbide 3D BitRunner automates your
router's on/off functionality in Carbide
Motion. No more reaching into the working
envelope with a moving end mill. Power
down your router with the touch of a button
from your computer to perform tool changes
quickly and safely.
Use the BitRunner in conjunction with the
BitSetter and BitZero to automate your
cutting process even more.
BitRunner Kit
Item
Description
A
BitRunner
B
Communications Cable
C
Mounting Hardware
Kit Option 1:
Description
Carbide Motion Board with BitRunner Connector
Cover for Carbide Motion Enclosure
Kit Option 2:
Description
BitRunner Connector
Cover for Carbide Motion Enclosure
Which Shapeoko Model Do You Have?
BitRunner Quick-Start Guide
support@carbide3d.com
Figure 1
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Note
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BitRunner enclosure and attached power cords
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Gray 6-pin male-to-female extension cable
2
M6 x 12mm button head cap screws
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BitRunner connector already installed (not pictured)
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Replacement for existing cover (not pictured)
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Note
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Must be soldered to current Carbide Motion board
(not pictured)
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Replacement for existing cover (not pictured)
docs.carbide3d.com
05/01/20
v1.1
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Summary of Contents for Carbide 3D BitRunner
- Page 1 Power down your router with the touch of a button from your computer to perform tool changes quickly and safely. Use the BitRunner in conjunction with the BitSetter and BitZero to automate your cutting process even more. BitRunner Kit...
- Page 2 Y2-rail that is tapped and ready to mount the BitRunner with the included hardware. This guide will show you how to install BitRunner on both newer and older versions of the Shapeoko. If you run into any problems along the way, please send us an email at support@carbide3d.com...
- Page 3 Both must be free from contaminates for maximum adhesion. 2. Apply two strips of VHB tape lengthwise to the back of the BitRunner: one across the top and bottom. 3. Peel the backing from the VHB tape, position the BitRunner with the LED on TOP, and adhere it squarely to the center of the Y2-rail.
- Page 4 Option 1: Carbide Motion Board Replacement Kit Option 1 includes a new Carbide Motion board with integrated BitRunner connector. Figure 3 To replace the Carbide Motion board: 1. Remove the old thermal tape from the enclosure’s aluminum heat-sink.
- Page 5 WARNING: The new 6-pin BitRunner connector protrudes from the front of the Carbide Motion board enclosure. When installing the new cover, place it carefully over the BitRunner connector first, then bring it down over the USB and power ports. If you should ever need to remove the cover, pry it open from the USB/power end first, then open like a book to avoid damaging the Bitrunner connector.
- Page 6 4. Use a 4mm hex key and two (2) M6x12mm button head cap screws to attach the enclosure to the Y1-rail with the USB and power ports at the BACK and the 6-pin BitRunner connector at the FRONT. 5. Reconnect the three (3) homing/proximity switch cables and four (4) stepper motor extension cables.
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Page 7: Connect The Communications Cable
The communications cable has a MALE and a FEMALE connector. The male end of the cable connects to the BitRunner (on the Y2-rail) and the female end connects into the Carbide Motion board (on the Y1-rail). The cable can be routed across the machine one of two ways: NOTE: Avoid kinking the cable and ensure it will not •... - Page 8 How to Use the BitRunner NOTE: If you experience any problems with your BitRunner, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Just send an email to us at: support@carbide3d.com and we’ll get you taken care of ASAP.
- Page 9 BitRunner to the OFF position. 3. Change the end mill. 4. Flip the power switch on the router to the ON position and slide the BitRunner’s power switch to the Auto position. 5. In Carbide Motion, click the Resume button to resume cutting. Carbide Motion will continue cutting until it’s time to perform another tool change, load the next G-code file, or until the project is done.
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