denders Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I've gotten a Cameo 4 (Early Christmas Present). 1. Anyone using a bluetooth connection? Working? 2. Anyone using the roll stock holder? I picked up a 10' roll of Oramask 813 last summer to see what it is. 3. Or, do you just cut a sufficiently sized piece and attach it to the cutting mat? Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozart Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 (edited) Hello Dave, I can’t answer most of your questions I’m afraid because I use a Cameo 2 which to my knowledge doesn’t have a Bluetooth function nor roll stock holder (?) but the one thing I have learned in the 5 or 6 years that I’ve used mine is to cut only enough Oramask for the task in hand. I never throw away cut-offs, surprisingly small pieces so often come in handy. Yesterday I cut two roundels, I used a piece of vinyl no more than 100mm x 50mm. Good luck with your Cameo, you’ll love it and quickly realise just what an essential piece of kit it is! Edited January 14, 2023 by Mozart 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 Thanks, Mozart. I suspected that you probably have a Cameo 3 but I didn't know if you perhaps had the bluetooth adapter. The "4" comes with bluetooth built in, Windows sees the "4" but their software doesn't see the "4". I've found a number of others online who evidently have the same problem. It just would be convenient if it worked. I'll just have to drape the USB cable across the floor when I want to cut. Their software sees it just fine with the cable. Even with an extender, I'll have to see how it prints with the extender. Sounds like I should have a spare cutting mat and probably a couple spare blades, just in case too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertD Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) On 11/8/2020 at 2:03 PM, denders said: Thanks, Mozart. I suspected that you probably have a Cameo 3 but I didn't know if you perhaps had the bluetooth adapter. The "4" comes with bluetooth built in, Windows sees the "4" but their software doesn't see the "4". I've found a number of others online who evidently have the same problem. It just would be convenient if it worked. I'll just have to drape the USB cable across the floor when I want to cut. Their software sees it just fine with the cable. Even with an extender, I'll have to see how it prints with the extender. Sounds like I should have a spare cutting mat and probably a couple spare blades, just in case too. Funny you should mention having a spare mat. I just bought a Cameo 4 just a couple of weeks ago. The first thing I did was drop my mat sticky side down on the carpet, and we have a dog that sheds. You know the rest. It sure would not hurt to have a spare mat and blade. I have not tried the bluetooth because mine is close to the PC. I do plan to give it a try though. It would be good to have the option of using it right next to my modeling desk. Edited November 10, 2020 by AlbertD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 Okay, I seem to have figured out something about the bluetooth connection after contacting Silhouette Support. Evidently the Cameo 4 senses that a USB cable is plugged into the cutter (even if the other end is not connected to a computer) and the bluetooth doesn't work. I received an email from a support person who suggested a number of things and also pointed to a website that works through finding out exactly which version of bluetooth is actually on the computer. While reading through that gent's email I was thinking that I've already done all the scenarios but I'd work through them again, just for the sake of doing it. Originally I had the USB cable with an extension draped across the floor and when I did my testing, I just disconnected the USB at the computer. Since then I added a second USB extension cable and have it plugged into the back of the computer (disktop). Tonight when I ran through setup again I disconnected the USB cable at the Cameo 4 and low and behold it connected. I've retested a couple time this evening and it has reconnected to the Cameo. It seems to be a little slow on connecting but it does connect. It evidently can only be connected to one computer at a time too. So, info for someone else in the future. And while I was sending an email back to someone who may read it, I suggested that they update the FAQs on the website. Annnnnnd while I was at it, I made a feature request that the software have a way to weld the endpoints of lines, arcs, etc. Dave 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashotgun Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I have used the role holder it worked fine but as stated I think given that we are cutting small masks rather then large projects seems better to just use the matt and small pieces. I just asked a question about the 813. do you use water color paint as the 810 is suggested for solvent type paints. I ended up ordering 810 but they sent 813 they are going to send me some 810 so now will have both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 I've been using water based paint for the majority of what I'm working on. I've not actually gotten to paint anything yet with the mask. I cut the ID letters for the tail of a 1/48 "Dave" and placed them on the aircraft but I've not had time to actually paint. I had gotten some 813 last summer just to see what the material is like. I've also bought some 810 and some Artool UltraMask since I got my Cameo 4. To me, the 810 and the Ultramask just 'feel' better to the touch. And I don't see any reason not to use them with water based paint. I don't know why 813 is for water based paint and 810 for solvent based paint except that perhaps the adhesive used on the 810 stands up to it better. When I get a chance I'll have to try an experiment with solvent and a piece of 813. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashotgun Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I just got the 810 they promised me it is thinner and more supple then the 813 I think the 810 conforms better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcboater Bill Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 (edited) My cameo4 is flaky on the bluetooth as well. The Silhouette support page called out this setting: “In the Bluetooth Settings window, make sure the option "Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC" is checked.” Mine wasn’t- checking it made it more reliable. But sometimes it is still cranky, so I just use the cable.... I am mostly cutting small masks for 1/72 aircraft, so I use a mat for it all. Seems like overkill to use a roll for a 2x3 inch cut... A couple of guys in my IPMS club also have cutters, and they recommended using Artool Ultramask. It was a little harder to find, but it is great stuff. Just tge right amount of tack- no bleed under, but no adhesive residue left behind, and no issues puling up paint- even Vallejo acrylics! Edited March 9, 2021 by rcboater Bill Fixed old typos, added new ones 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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