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== Intermediate ==
 
== Intermediate ==
*[http://gadgets.vectric.com/library.html#Toolpath Gadget library - make designing easier]
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#[http://gadgets.vectric.com/library.html#Toolpath Gadget library - make designing easier]
*[https://youtu.be/Lq_RmGQ6MQM Intro to 3D Carving]
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#[https://youtu.be/Lq_RmGQ6MQM Intro to 3D Carving]
  
 
== Advanced ==
 
== Advanced ==
*[https://youtu.be/hXRp4igZU5s 3D Carving Workflow with Tool Change]
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#[https://youtu.be/hXRp4igZU5s 3D Carving Workflow with Tool Change]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4VMo9DCzO8 V-Carve Inlay Technique]
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#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4VMo9DCzO8 V-Carve Inlay Technique]
  
 
== Project Ideas ==
 
== Project Ideas ==
*[https://www.inventables.com/projects Projects]
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#[https://www.inventables.com/projects Projects]
*[http://www.vectric.com/cool-stuff/free-trial-projects.html Free Projects Files]
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#[http://www.vectric.com/cool-stuff/free-trial-projects.html Free Projects Files]
*[https://discuss.inventables.com Inventables Forum]
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#[https://discuss.inventables.com Inventables Forum]
  
 
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Revision as of 05:55, 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

Beginners Start Here

  1. Install VCarve Pro for CNC design
  2. What is a vector?
  3. Job Setup
  4. Example sign and toolpaths?
  5. V-Carve Tutorial

Intermediate

  1. Gadget library - make designing easier
  2. Intro to 3D Carving

Advanced

  1. 3D Carving Workflow with Tool Change
  2. V-Carve Inlay Technique

Project Ideas

  1. Projects
  2. Free Projects Files
  3. Inventables Forum

Bits

Operation


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