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Artcam

Last post by caleb « Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:36 pm
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by M3ndoza » Sun Jun 14, 2015 8:11 pm

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Check this out: ArtCAm – CNC design software for Artists. The woodwork on their site is just amazing. Here you can see it… enjoy.

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That looks awesome M3ndoza. Thanks for sharing.

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Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:36 pm
The Harmonic 4th Axis

Last post by Sanders « Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:41 pm
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by Bobby » Tue Sep 15, 2015 5:13 am

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I am getting tempted to buy the Chinese "harmonic 4th axis" . I just want to Know if any one has tried it and whether it works well.( i am...

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I am thinking of trying it too..

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Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:41 pm
Upgrading to Windows 10

Last post by JuliusBathez « Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:33 pm
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by mercyVince » Wed Sep 16, 2015 4:43 am

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Will there be any issues if we were to upgrade to the new Windows 10? Does this OS require a newer driver and after upgrading will we be required to...

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It is good to take a precaution though. make a good back up of your data before you proceed...

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Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:33 pm
Notes alongside the G-codes

Last post by LeMiller « Sun Sep 13, 2015 11:50 pm
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by 1227Bro » Sun Sep 13, 2015 11:42 pm

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Hi
Can i add notes next to G-code instructions in my program? I will need them to remember specific tool descriptions as well as work and unique...

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Try using inline comments instead.

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Sun Sep 13, 2015 11:50 pm
What is the big deal with nesting software/?

Last post by Elvis_4pres « Sun Sep 13, 2015 10:33 pm
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Attachment(s) by mozvilla » Thu Aug 13, 2015 8:14 pm

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i have heard my colleagues talking about nesting software and I have researched it but I cant find any significance of these apps. What are they used...

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Yes indeed. Nesting software makes work easier and beautiful.

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Sun Sep 13, 2015 10:33 pm
Mach 3 Issue.

Last post by 21dhsan8hewub « Fri Sep 11, 2015 4:55 pm
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by HungryRabbit » Sat Aug 29, 2015 12:22 pm

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Hi all, I seem to have a problem with my Mach 3. There is no way of resetting it - and I am getting a limit switch error. I wonder if there is a way...

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Maybe you have been visiting the wrong forums coz what i know is that your Mach 3 problem can be solved by resetting it.

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Fri Sep 11, 2015 4:55 pm
DXF-file(s) or BlackToe g-code

Last post by BrokenPedal « Fri Sep 11, 2015 4:04 pm
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by maulana » Thu Sep 03, 2015 4:52 am

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Hi all...
My machine software site am using no longer give me the option for DXF-file(s) or BlackToe g-code yet i badly need it. Please advice me on...

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You want us to covert your measurements into mms?

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Fri Sep 11, 2015 4:04 pm
Bigger blacktooth kit needed

Last post by Monty1990 « Tue Sep 08, 2015 6:00 pm
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by Lucidlucia » Sun Sep 06, 2015 11:37 pm

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Hallo everyone..
Does anyone here know where i can get a bigger kit for a Blacktooth Laser? I have been thinking of acquiring a laser with of least...

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Where do you reside?

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Tue Sep 08, 2015 6:00 pm
Macros

Last post by cocodancer « Fri Aug 21, 2015 7:51 am
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by Sanders » Sat Jun 06, 2015 8:33 pm

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Hey, I have been hearing people saying that they are using this macro and that, while operating their cutters. What exactly is a macro? Thanks.

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I would like to see an example of a macro that runs cnc's

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Fri Aug 21, 2015 7:51 am
best software choice

Last post by Vivalahector « Fri Jul 31, 2015 3:48 am
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by MuteButton » Fri Jul 31, 2015 3:34 am

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Hello friends,
I would like to engage in building a xy plasma cutter table that will be used for cutting steel sheets. Please advice me on pocket...

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Do you mind telling us how much you are willing to spend on the software? I may not be expert with prices but i could give useful advice if you were...

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Fri Jul 31, 2015 3:48 am
Setting Up Software from start to end

Last post by e80euj2229 « Fri Jul 24, 2015 5:27 am
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by DanielsJr2 » Fri Jun 19, 2015 8:50 am

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So, say you want to deal with the setup of the software for running the machine. Where do you start?

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Which machine are you talking about here :?:

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Fri Jul 24, 2015 5:27 am
Issues with makercam

Last post by Pronto « Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:12 am
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by N0835ded » Wed May 27, 2015 5:18 am

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Hello all,
I have been playing around with makercam and I absolutely love it. I think I will be using it in future projects. However, I recently...

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Hey, have you tried going through the tutorial?

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Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:12 am
Is there anyone running a CNC using Windows 10 and USB yet?

Last post by mcR « Mon Jul 20, 2015 9:56 am
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by 0.98-0000000g » Thu Jun 04, 2015 7:10 pm

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I know that most people have gotten the much awaited Windows 10 invite by now... Is there someone who has run his/her USBCNC via the OS yet? Any...

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Windows 10 is not out yet, mate.

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Mon Jul 20, 2015 9:56 am
Looking to learn G-Code. Any ideas on how to do so fast?

Last post by V23 « Sun Jun 21, 2015 3:18 pm
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by annoyamaz » Sat May 23, 2015 11:19 am

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Hi all,
I would like to take a crash refresher course in G-code ASAP. Does anyone know about tools of doing this? Thanks. :D

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Those are great ideas. Big-ups guys 8-)

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Sun Jun 21, 2015 3:18 pm
The Badog CNC Software

Last post by DanielsJr2 « Fri Jun 19, 2015 8:54 am
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by _Twain_ » Mon May 18, 2015 6:21 am

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If you have a Badog CNC, you are probably using this software by Badog . Here is the official CAD which can also be used in different NCs. Easy to...

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i saw that the downloads are empty but they contain a note that says to use the Badog CNC help server. I guess Badog has a completly other server...

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Last post by DanielsJr2 View the latest post
Fri Jun 19, 2015 8:54 am
What do you think about CAMBAM?

Last post by SysBot « Tue Jun 16, 2015 11:03 pm
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by treeelbow » Tue Jun 16, 2015 10:46 pm

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What do you think about CAMBAM? Anything at all. How do you use it? Any issues you face? What you like about it? Tips and tricks?

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Just merging this discussion with another existing one...

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Last post by SysBot View the latest post
Tue Jun 16, 2015 11:03 pm
IS BOBCAD A GOOD DEAL

Last post by concernedmachinist « Tue Jun 16, 2015 9:58 pm
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by TheGambler » Sun Jun 14, 2015 8:51 pm

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I want to buy a Bob Cad package and I want to know if it is a good software, if it is simple to learn or anything you think you can advise me about...

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Here is the download link for Windows: :D

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Last post by concernedmachinist View the latest post
Tue Jun 16, 2015 9:58 pm
CAMBAM

Last post by concernedmachinist « Tue Jun 16, 2015 9:41 pm
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by Alligatore » Thu Mar 05, 2015 6:27 pm

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Hello esteemed users of automated mechanical devices, please gather around and listen because I have a story:-) I would like to ramble about an easy...

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:D This looks like a great summary. Where'd you go Alligatore?

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Last post by concernedmachinist View the latest post
Tue Jun 16, 2015 9:41 pm
I need cheap or free 3 axis software

Last post by Orion2110 « Thu Jun 11, 2015 6:43 am
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by Primera » Mon Jun 08, 2015 9:04 pm

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I am in need of cheap (or even free) software for a 3 axis Isel I have. A long back story on that but my current program is not helping me as I had...

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You can also check out some of G-Wizard’s releases, which are in Beta testing period. For those in the testing stage, they don’t really charge you...
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Last post by Orion2110 View the latest post
Thu Jun 11, 2015 6:43 am
What is M Code and How is it different from/similar to G-Code?

Last post by AndroID « Wed Jun 03, 2015 12:47 pm
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by 1227Bro » Fri May 29, 2015 8:51 am

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Are machines also programed using m-code?

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Yes. The M-code is concerned with the physical or “global” aspect of the cnc machine. It may reset the machine (using the M30 code does this). It...

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Wed Jun 03, 2015 12:47 pm
How come people are not using FreeCAD and Google Sketch?

Last post by Noob « Mon May 18, 2015 5:41 am
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by mandela » Mon May 18, 2015 4:02 am

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I have been using Google Sketch for ages, since circa 2011. I also stumbled upon FreeCAD a few months ago. They are both 100% free. How come you guys...

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:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: OP
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Mon May 18, 2015 5:41 am
Question about CAD/CAM

Last post by PembertonIII « Sun May 10, 2015 11:51 am
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by Kalou » Sun Apr 12, 2015 10:08 am

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Question about CAD/CAM
I would like to purchase a CAD and CAM software though I have some questions that I need to be answered first.
1. Which...

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I think Eagle software should be part of the package.

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Last post by PembertonIII View the latest post
Sun May 10, 2015 11:51 am
Looking for a free CAM Software

Last post by ConfusedM « Sun Apr 05, 2015 6:26 pm
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by ConfusedM » Tue Mar 10, 2015 8:43 pm

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Hi all,

I am a college student; and naturally, I am not really that well off. Admittedly, my colleagues and I have been using Solidworks for...

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Thanks, Pleb.
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Last post by ConfusedM View the latest post
Sun Apr 05, 2015 6:26 pm
A Quick, Dirty Introduction to G-Code

Last post by Marksman311 « Tue Mar 03, 2015 7:03 am
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by BULLDOG » Wed Feb 25, 2015 8:36 pm

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G-Code also G programming language is the standard coding for CNC machines. These CNC machines are mainly used for cutting materials including...

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0.G00
Used for positioning that is for rapid transverse. My attempt at explaining the first step...

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Tue Mar 03, 2015 7:03 am

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