[QUELAB CNC] CNC Info

[John Benedetto]

Derrick,

At this point, we need to CREATE the orientation!

The software Inventables recommends (of course) is their web application Easel.  However, similar to 3D printers, there is a whole BUNCH of stuff out there! It just depends on what you want to do, and what the capabilities are of the apps.  For example, Easel is aimed at the complete beginner & has more of a wizard-driven, hand-holding effect.

Here are some of the things to check out:
Makercam.com (web based, free CAM software)
F-Engrave (free software)
Vectric software (for cost, but they have free demos)

http://www.vectric.com/support/introduction-to-cnc.html
https://www.google.com/search?q=vectric+intro+to+cnc&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=intro+to+cnc

Just some googling, too.

You can also search YouTube for Shapeoko2 or X-Carve, there are lots of videos on using the machines.

As you find things out, you can help contribute to the creation of our documentation.

JT

> -----Original Message-----
> From: CNC [mailto:cnc-bounces at quelab.net] On Behalf Of Derrick
> Longshore
> Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 9:57 AM
> To: cnc at quelab.net
> Subject: [QUELAB CNC] CNC Info
> 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> I've never operated a CNC before.
> 
> Will there be an orientation program, like the laser cutter, for those new to
> CNC?
> 
> Also, for knowledge purpose, what software is used for the CNC that I can
> download and learn at home?
> 
> Derrick
> _______________________________________________
> CNC mailing list
> CNC at quelab.net
> http://pepper.quelab.net/mailman/listinfo/cnc