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05/01/20  

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BitRunner Quick-Start Guide 

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 

Qty 

Note 

BitRunner 

BitRunner enclosure and attached power cords 

Communications Cable 

Gray 6-pin male-to-female extension cable 

Mounting Hardware 

M6 x 12mm button head cap screws 

 

Kit Option 1: 

 

Description 

Qty 

Note 

Carbide Motion Board with BitRunner Connector 

BitRunner connector already installed 

(not pictured)

 

Cover for Carbide Motion Enclosure 

Replacement for existing cover 

(not pictured)

 

 

Kit Option 2:  

 

Description 

Qty 

Note 

BitRunner Connector 

Must be soldered to current Carbide Motion board 

(not pictured)

 

Cover for Carbide Motion Enclosure 

Replacement for existing cover 

(not pictured)

 

Which Shapeoko Model Do You Have? 

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Summary of Contents for BitRunner

Page 1: ...Kit Item Description Qty Note A BitRunner 1 BitRunner enclosure and attached power cords B Communications Cable 1 Gray 6 pin male to female extension cable C Mounting Hardware 2 M6 x 12mm button head...

Page 2: ...t carbide3d com and we will get you back on track Install the BitRunner Attach BitRunner to Y2 Rail Newer Models With Z Plus The BitRunner attaches to the two M6 holes on the outside of the Y2 rail wi...

Page 3: ...unting holes is 6 10 155mm 3 Use a 5mm drill bit for the tap hole and an M6 tap to form the threads Be sure to drill all the way through the outer wall of the extrusion and into the cavity 4 Use a 4mm...

Page 4: ...rail 5 Use an SAE 3 32 inch hex key to remove the four 4 socket head cap screws in the corners of the Carbide Motion board The Carbide Motion board is taped to the enclosure and will need to be gentl...

Page 5: ...board enclosure to the Y1 rail with the USB and power ports at the BACK and the 6 pin BitRunner connector at the FRONT 6 Reconnect the three 3 homing proximity switch cables and four 4 stepper motor e...

Page 6: ...e an SAE 3 32 inch hex key and the four 4 existing socket head cap screws to secure the modified Carbide Motion board to the enclosure 4 Use a 4mm hex key and two 2 M6x12mm button head cap screws to a...

Page 7: ...rom the Y2 rail See Figure 6 Make sure the plug is fully seated You will hear the latch click into place Connect the Female End to the Carbide Motion Board The FEMALE end of the communications cable c...

Page 8: ...1 Left Forward Auto On Off the LED is green or red The G code or absence thereof determines when BitRunner cuts or supplies power to the router If there is no G code nc file being executed in Carbide...

Page 9: ...d M6 Carbide Motion will pause the job cut power to the router and alert you that it s time to change the tool 2 For safety flip the power switch on the router to the OFF position and slide the power...

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