Just slowly read through the notes from your blog and it seems the machine will decide if firmware needs to be updated. Mine shows 1.03. So hopefully now only need to calibrate. Thanks Melissa. Need a glass of wine now!!
Thank you for making this video. I'm an absolute idiot. I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to get that stupid piece out that was tapped in the back. Of course turning the machine around was apparently a lot harder than getting frustrated and using inappropriate language.
Hey Melissa! Thanks for the video. I have watched a couple others while waiting for yours to drop and have a couple of questions I’m hoping you can answer in your next video. 1) With the Cameo 5 & new way of cutting off the roll are we still able to unload from the back? (So the roll stays loaded.) 2) When using the roll holder there is a piece that looks like a cover that just sticks out of the front serving no purpose but to take up extra space and look ugly. Can you tell if it can be removed without hurting anything? The reason I ask is because I only use the cameo with the roll holder - it’s always out. My main cameo 4 always has a roll of white on it, my second always has silver, my pro is the one that I use for other colors off the roll and my Cricuts are the machines that I use for mat cutting. It would be really inconvenient for me to have to reload every single time and deal with that cover sticking out 24/7. Also worth mentioning I found out that Silhouette is making Handmade members wait 3 months post release to use the discount and I’m curious as to whether you’ve always had to purchase the machines. 🤔 I was thinking they’d send them to you for free, all things considered.
The roll must be loaded from the front. To connect the roll feeder there is a piece that needs to be removed. That same piece is also removed for the ES base. This machine and the Curio 2 I purchased. I have been sent some machine in the past, but I've also purchased probably half of them.
I have a pretty important question/issue... I followed all things here weeks ago when you set up yours, I set up mine.. (cameo 5) and I have made cuts with no issues, and now for some reason, I went to cut on HTV glitter / but when it loaded my mat, it apparently didn't pull it in far enough and has literally cut triangles out on the mat, I realize these mats are fairly thinner than most of my others, but again, I had the cameo 2.. so I was/am/had been using other mats from other mfr's, but I'm using the one that came with this cameo 5. but I have had such a time with the loading.... I DO NOT KNOW WHY! I've never had issues, and I didn't prior to last night, at first I thought maybe it was showing me using the mat in the send panel, and its very different than the 2 send panel of course, but I really don't see a "mat" option and I wanted and did, use the Kraft blade 3 but it only gives me the options for Kraft blade 2, and I have just simple circles to cut out and I do not know what the heck.. but when I go to the send panel it adds a bunch of squiggles!!?? .. I HAVE NO IDEA! BUT MY BIGGEST PROBLEM is the mat not being pulled into the machine far enough ... I literally had to feed the mat up into the machine about to the same / part / point where actual blades are housed... I really have no idea why,,,, why would it feed fine and then not and then cutting into the mat. is there a way to recalibrate the machine?? I don't see how it would be off when it arrived fine.. and now its not... if you could help or should I try customer service?? THANKS SO MUCH.. I HOPE THIS IS SOME WEIRD ERROR .. I'VE TRIED TO GO THRU AND RECHECK.. BUT I was cutting the other day.. oh and that was on card stock .. not that that should matter, and then my REAL ISSUES was last night w/ the Glitter HTV but only that it wasn't loading the mat correctly... and now trying to cut craft foam.. but its not recognizing the blade 3... I did read another persons comment about showing you on FB.. but if I need to send pics I can ... I just need to know where on FB you are ... to be sure. thanks so very much for ANY help!!
Hi @samanthaamaddox8505, it would be easier to provide you the help you are requesting if you could please send an email with some additional information. Please provide as much info (including cut settings / exact material / screen grabs) as possible when emailing. My email can be found through the contact page on Silhouette School Blog www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/blog-page_9.html
@@SilhouetteSchool OK! THANKS sooo MUCH!! I've been working on it and trying to see if I had everything like I'm supposed to... but I will definitely email you! thanks very much!!
What do you mean? Just turn on the bluetooth on the machine and install the software and it will connect. I will have a full setup video or blog post as well.
Silhouette CAMEO 5 Unboxing 😍 Limited CAMEO 5's available, sign up for notifications when the best CAMEO 5 bundles launch!! shrsl.com/4970m
Silhouette CAMEO 5 and CAMEO 5 Plus Everything to Know: Full Spec Sheet: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2023/09/new-silhouette-cameo-5-and-more-new.html
💰SHOP:
🤯 Steeply discounted CAMEO 4 Bundles: shrsl.com/4970q
🔥 Best Heat Press for CAMEO 5: shrsl.com/49712
👏 CAMEO 5 Autoblade Alternative (1mm Blade): shrsl.com/49717
💗 CAMEO 5 Tools: shrsl.com/49714
Thank you for including the part where that piece was stuck. I had that issue and was afraid to break something. Glad I know how to get it out now
Thank you! I was having exactly the same problem with the shipping thing to take from the back, glad I found your video to see how to get it out :)
You're welcome!!
Just slowly read through the notes from your blog and it seems the machine will decide if firmware needs to be updated. Mine shows 1.03. So hopefully now only need to calibrate. Thanks Melissa. Need a glass of wine now!!
Yes it will tell you if a firmware update is needed.
Thank you so much for all your help
Can’t wait till mine arrives black or not.
Yay 🎉
Thanks for the info. As son as I come back from the Bahamas, I will order mine
Is the cable 110-220 v or only 110. what does it say on the cable please. It looks so great
When will this be available in Canada
Which machine is better? Cameo 5 or (24")cameo 4 pro?
The 24" Pro will always be at the bottom of the list
Great video! Is the mat the electrostatic one or does one need to buy a seperate one to get that electrostatic functionality?
The ES mat is a separate attachment that is sold separately from the CAMEO 5.
@@SilhouetteSchool many thanks for clarifying that!
Thank you for making this video. I'm an absolute idiot. I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to get that stupid piece out that was tapped in the back. Of course turning the machine around was apparently a lot harder than getting frustrated and using inappropriate language.
Will the premium blade fit in the Cameo 5?
Yes
Hey Melissa! Thanks for the video. I have watched a couple others while waiting for yours to drop and have a couple of questions I’m hoping you can answer in your next video. 1) With the Cameo 5 & new way of cutting off the roll are we still able to unload from the back? (So the roll stays loaded.) 2) When using the roll holder there is a piece that looks like a cover that just sticks out of the front serving no purpose but to take up extra space and look ugly. Can you tell if it can be removed without hurting anything? The reason I ask is because I only use the cameo with the roll holder - it’s always out. My main cameo 4 always has a roll of white on it, my second always has silver, my pro is the one that I use for other colors off the roll and my Cricuts are the machines that I use for mat cutting. It would be really inconvenient for me to have to reload every single time and deal with that cover sticking out 24/7.
Also worth mentioning I found out that Silhouette is making Handmade members wait 3 months post release to use the discount and I’m curious as to whether you’ve always had to purchase the machines. 🤔 I was thinking they’d send them to you for free, all things considered.
The roll must be loaded from the front. To connect the roll feeder there is a piece that needs to be removed. That same piece is also removed for the ES base. This machine and the Curio 2 I purchased. I have been sent some machine in the past, but I've also purchased probably half of them.
@@SilhouetteSchool Maybe I’m explaining wrong and it would be better understood if I asked on Facebook where I can post photos
I have a pretty important question/issue... I followed all things here weeks ago when you set up yours, I set up mine.. (cameo 5) and I have made cuts with no issues, and now for some reason, I went to cut on HTV glitter / but when it loaded my mat, it apparently didn't pull it in far enough and has literally cut triangles out on the mat, I realize these mats are fairly thinner than most of my others, but again, I had the cameo 2.. so I was/am/had been using other mats from other mfr's, but I'm using the one that came with this cameo 5. but I have had such a time with the loading.... I DO NOT KNOW WHY! I've never had issues, and I didn't prior to last night, at first I thought maybe it was showing me using the mat in the send panel, and its very different than the 2 send panel of course, but I really don't see a "mat" option and I wanted and did, use the Kraft blade 3 but it only gives me the options for Kraft blade 2, and I have just simple circles to cut out and I do not know what the heck.. but when I go to the send panel it adds a bunch of squiggles!!?? .. I HAVE NO IDEA! BUT MY BIGGEST PROBLEM is the mat not being pulled into the machine far enough ... I literally had to feed the mat up into the machine about to the same / part / point where actual blades are housed... I really have no idea why,,,, why would it feed fine and then not and then cutting into the mat. is there a way to recalibrate the machine?? I don't see how it would be off when it arrived fine.. and now its not... if you could help or should I try customer service?? THANKS SO MUCH.. I HOPE THIS IS SOME WEIRD ERROR .. I'VE TRIED TO GO THRU AND RECHECK.. BUT I was cutting the other day.. oh and that was on card stock .. not that that should matter, and then my REAL ISSUES was last night w/ the Glitter HTV but only that it wasn't loading the mat correctly... and now trying to cut craft foam.. but its not recognizing the blade 3... I did read another persons comment about showing you on FB.. but if I need to send pics I can ... I just need to know where on FB you are ... to be sure. thanks so very much for ANY help!!
Hi @samanthaamaddox8505, it would be easier to provide you the help you are requesting if you could please send an email with some additional information. Please provide as much info (including cut settings / exact material / screen grabs) as possible when emailing. My email can be found through the contact page on Silhouette School Blog www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/blog-page_9.html
@@SilhouetteSchool OK! THANKS sooo MUCH!! I've been working on it and trying to see if I had everything like I'm supposed to... but I will definitely email you! thanks very much!!
@@samanthaamaddox8505did you get an answer?
I'm considering getting the cameo 5, but not much pros and cons on internet yet
What’s the trick to connecting it to a Mac??
What do you mean? Just turn on the bluetooth on the machine and install the software and it will connect. I will have a full setup video or blog post as well.
I had to update the software. It was confusing bc it didn’t show the cameo 5 on the website.
This should help you with the complete setup www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2023/10/how-to-setup-silhouette-cameo-5-start_7.html
Hello, does the ac adapter support 220v electricity?
beware if you update your Mac to the new IOS its not compatible with the new silhouette software so you'll have problems opening old designs