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== Intermediate ==
 
== Intermediate ==
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*[http://gadgets.vectric.com/library.html#Toolpath Gadget library - make designing easier]
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== Advanced ==
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4VMo9DCzO8 V-Carve Inlay Technique]
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4VMo9DCzO8 V-Carve Inlay Technique]
*[http://gadgets.vectric.com/library.html#Toolpath Gadget library - make designing easier]
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== Project Ideas ==
 
*[https://www.inventables.com/projects Projects]
 
*[https://www.inventables.com/projects Projects]
 
*[http://www.vectric.com/cool-stuff/free-trial-projects.html Free Projects Files]
 
*[http://www.vectric.com/cool-stuff/free-trial-projects.html Free Projects Files]
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== Bits ==
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*[https://youtu.be/GA73IiT9QBE Bits and End Mills for Beginners]
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== Operation ==
 
*[[X-Carve 1000mm CNC Router]]
 
*[[X-Carve 1000mm CNC Router]]
  

Revision as of 06:31, 27 April 2019

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REMEMBER To Reserve Time!

Various tools such as the lasers (Epilog or Audrey), 3D Printers, and Forest CNC need to be reserved before using the tool. Review the Slack channel for the tool to reserve time.

General Policies for the CNC Zone

The use of the X-Carve CNC machine at MakerFX is limited to only those individuals who:

  1. Have attended a training class
  2. Been certified to use the machine
  3. Take the necessary safety precautions such as wearing close toed shoes, safety glasses and snug fitting clothing.

This machine can be dangerous if used improperly resulting in serious bodily injury or damage to the machine. Minors are prohibited from using the X-Carve CNC without the supervision of a trained and certified MakerFX member.

Step 1: Design

Step 2: Create G-Code

Step 3: Operate the X-Carve

VCarveProExample.png
XCarveSelectToolpaths.png
Xcarve machine.jpg

Basics

  1. Install VCarve Pro for CNC design
  2. What is a vector?
  3. What is a toolpath?
  4. V-Carve Tutorial

Intermediate

Advanced

Project Ideas

Bits

Operation


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