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This page online resource for the Vectric VCarve Pro Overview that is provided at MakerFX. It is not all inclusive. It is designed specifically to allow for basic knowledge and does not cover every tool and process in Vectric VCarve Pro. Vectric has a very strong support system online, it ranges from tutorials to selling designs and clip art. The best resource within MakerFX for learning more about the CNC Router is in the Slack Channel for the CNC Router, https://makereffect.slack.com/archives/C1FJND17E
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So you want to know about the CNC Router, you have come to the right page.
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tl;dr If you want to sign up for Certification or request to be added to the MakerFX license, click this link '''https://makerfx.softr.app'''
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The purpose of wiki page is to provide all the necessary information for individuals seeking certification and training steps. It distinguishes between two distinct aspects: using the CNC (Computer Numerical Controlle) Router and designing for the CNC Router. These two areas require different curricula and efforts. For this reason, we are changing our instructional approach.
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Our goal is to streamline the certification process by leveraging existing content. We want to guide people effectively as they begin their CNC Router journey. We are leveraging the content that Vectric (the makers of VCarve Pro) are creating by recommending specific videos that apply to achieving certification. We will be adding videos for additional information that applies specifically to MakerFX Makerspace.
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Based on recent maintenance findings, we are reverting to a one-on-one certification process. To schedule a certification attempt, you must submit a file that you plan to cut. The file should fit on a 12" x 12" piece of pine, with a thickness of 3/4 inch, and be cuttable in under five minutes. Once the file is submitted, a certification time will be determined. The intent is to have the file reviewed before certification to spot any challenges in the design and toolpaths.
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'''The purpose of the certification process is not to make you a CNC Router expert, but to ensure you can operate the CNC Router safely and successfully.'''
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Being certified does not require memorization of the steps. The testing process is open everything. Detailed instructions on starting up, stopping, and cleaning up the CNC are available on the wiki. No need to memorize these steps; simply refer to the documentation when needed. The limiting factor is that the certification process is time limited to needing to be completed in under an hour.
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== Vectric Getting Started Videos ==
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Vectric is the company that publishes the VCarve Pro software that we use. Below is a list of videos that provide a good basic start to using their software and CNC in general. As the amount of tutorials can be quite overwhelming, the list below will provide a good starting point and provide the knowledge you need for the certification. A basic sign might not be what you are wanting to make, it provides a good idea of what is available in the software. The certification file is basically a simple sign. Proper selecting the right bits or tools is an important part of using the machine effectively.
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* Introduction to CNC - https://www.vectric.com/support/introduction-to-cnc/
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* VCarve Pro Tutorial Area - https://www.vectric.com/support/tutorials/vcarve-pro/?
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* Interface Overview - https://www.vectric.com/support/tutorials/vcarve-pro/?category=general-topics&video=how-to-use-the-interface
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* How to create a basic sign - https://www.vectric.com/support/tutorials/vcarve-pro/?category=getting-started&video=how-to-create-a-simple-sign
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* Tool Database Explained - https://www.vectric.com/support/tutorials/vcarve-pro/?search=tool%20database&video=how-to-use-the-tool-database
  
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This content is aimed at specifically preparing the file that is used during the certification process to use the CNC Router.
 
  
 
== Drawing of Certification File ==
 
== Drawing of Certification File ==
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Video Walk Through of Ceification Training File- [https://youtu.be/KravEYqjJRU | https://youtu.be/KravEYqjJRU]
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This content is aimed at specifically preparing the file that is used during the certification process to use the CNC Router.
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Video Walk Through of Certification Training File- [https://youtu.be/KravEYqjJRU | https://youtu.be/KravEYqjJRU]
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== Quick Run through of Creating the VCarve Pro Design File ==
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This video is a quick, approximately 17 minutes, recording of the steps needed to create the certification file. One does not need to do everything, it could simply be a circle for the certification test. The reason this file has more settings is to provide more opportunities to see what VCarve can do. More supplementary information will be created and released as time permits.
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[https://youtu.be/lr3hoLuk9bI YouTube link is https://youtu.be/lr3hoLuk9bI]
  
 
== Link to House Bits Database ==
 
== Link to House Bits Database ==
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[https://wiki.makerfx.org/Forest_RMF_CNC_Router#House_Bit_Database Link to Wiki page https://wiki.makerfx.org/Forest_RMF_CNC_Router#House_Bit_Database Link]
 
[https://wiki.makerfx.org/Forest_RMF_CNC_Router#House_Bit_Database Link to Wiki page https://wiki.makerfx.org/Forest_RMF_CNC_Router#House_Bit_Database Link]
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== Sign up forms ==
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'''Please go to https://makerfx.softr.app'''
  
 
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Latest revision as of 02:04, 17 May 2024

So you want to know about the CNC Router, you have come to the right page.

tl;dr If you want to sign up for Certification or request to be added to the MakerFX license, click this link https://makerfx.softr.app


The purpose of wiki page is to provide all the necessary information for individuals seeking certification and training steps. It distinguishes between two distinct aspects: using the CNC (Computer Numerical Controlle) Router and designing for the CNC Router. These two areas require different curricula and efforts. For this reason, we are changing our instructional approach.

Our goal is to streamline the certification process by leveraging existing content. We want to guide people effectively as they begin their CNC Router journey. We are leveraging the content that Vectric (the makers of VCarve Pro) are creating by recommending specific videos that apply to achieving certification. We will be adding videos for additional information that applies specifically to MakerFX Makerspace.

Based on recent maintenance findings, we are reverting to a one-on-one certification process. To schedule a certification attempt, you must submit a file that you plan to cut. The file should fit on a 12" x 12" piece of pine, with a thickness of 3/4 inch, and be cuttable in under five minutes. Once the file is submitted, a certification time will be determined. The intent is to have the file reviewed before certification to spot any challenges in the design and toolpaths.

The purpose of the certification process is not to make you a CNC Router expert, but to ensure you can operate the CNC Router safely and successfully.

Being certified does not require memorization of the steps. The testing process is open everything. Detailed instructions on starting up, stopping, and cleaning up the CNC are available on the wiki. No need to memorize these steps; simply refer to the documentation when needed. The limiting factor is that the certification process is time limited to needing to be completed in under an hour.

Vectric Getting Started Videos

Vectric is the company that publishes the VCarve Pro software that we use. Below is a list of videos that provide a good basic start to using their software and CNC in general. As the amount of tutorials can be quite overwhelming, the list below will provide a good starting point and provide the knowledge you need for the certification. A basic sign might not be what you are wanting to make, it provides a good idea of what is available in the software. The certification file is basically a simple sign. Proper selecting the right bits or tools is an important part of using the machine effectively.


Drawing of Certification File

CNC Cert Drawing-B SIZE 23-03-04.jpg

This content is aimed at specifically preparing the file that is used during the certification process to use the CNC Router.

Video Walk Through of Certification Training File- | https://youtu.be/KravEYqjJRU

Quick Run through of Creating the VCarve Pro Design File

This video is a quick, approximately 17 minutes, recording of the steps needed to create the certification file. One does not need to do everything, it could simply be a circle for the certification test. The reason this file has more settings is to provide more opportunities to see what VCarve can do. More supplementary information will be created and released as time permits.

YouTube link is https://youtu.be/lr3hoLuk9bI

Link to House Bits Database

The page Forest RMF CNC Router includes a link to download the Housebits Tool Database and a video explanation.

Link to Wiki page https://wiki.makerfx.org/Forest_RMF_CNC_Router#House_Bit_Database Link

Sign up forms

Please go to https://makerfx.softr.app

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