Difference between revisions of "CNC Router"
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== Machine Stats == | == Machine Stats == | ||
| − | * Model: Shapeoko | + | * Model: Shapeoko XXL |
| − | * Max cutting area: | + | * Max cutting area: 33" X 33" |
| − | * Router | + | * Router: Makita RT0701C |
| + | * Router bits size: 1/4", 1/8" | ||
*: Recommendations https://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/Endmills#Specific_Bit_and_Brand_Recommendations | *: Recommendations https://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/Endmills#Specific_Bit_and_Brand_Recommendations | ||
| − | == | + | == Available Software Tools == |
* [http://carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/ Carbide Create] - Simple no-frills toolpath generation | * [http://carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/ Carbide Create] - Simple no-frills toolpath generation | ||
* [http://carbide3d.com/downloads/ Carbide Motion] - Actually sends the gcode to the CNC | * [http://carbide3d.com/downloads/ Carbide Motion] - Actually sends the gcode to the CNC | ||
* [https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion 360] - Free for personal use, just need to renew trial each year | * [https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion 360] - Free for personal use, just need to renew trial each year | ||
| + | * [https://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve-pro VCarve Pro] | ||
| + | * [http://www.grzsoftware.com/ MeshCAM 6] | ||
== Generating GCode for CNC == | == Generating GCode for CNC == | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h4e8E0pCNY CAM for CNC Router: Fusion 360 Beginner Tutorial] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h4e8E0pCNY CAM for CNC Router: Fusion 360 Beginner Tutorial] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:04, 9 June 2019
Machine Stats
- Model: Shapeoko XXL
- Max cutting area: 33" X 33"
- Router: Makita RT0701C
- Router bits size: 1/4", 1/8"
Available Software Tools
- Carbide Create - Simple no-frills toolpath generation
- Carbide Motion - Actually sends the gcode to the CNC
- Autodesk Fusion 360 - Free for personal use, just need to renew trial each year
- VCarve Pro
- MeshCAM 6
