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The CAD software is unrelated to Mach3; I use Mach3 to run the CNC. However, that has nothing to do with whichever design software you choose to...

I know what you mean it’s awkward trying to figure it out by yourself. What helped me learn a little bit was I found a software called easel. You...

Also some software I have tried before that looks good on an app on a Mac is no good because the cnc only works off windows

Not using any specific program yet. So I bought the cnc a little 3018 as basic as you can get. You get some software with it called candle. Can’t...

I have an entry-level license for Deskrpoto, so that's my CAM software. For G-code I am using UGS. I fixed the directions, but the image is flipped...

Are there any post count requirements for new users on this forum?

Hopefully a bot can't add images.

Next part I'm looking into is a servo to drive the head of this planned DIY milling machine. Requirements are: Milling head is ~40kg Driven by...

"I use Vectric Aspire and CorelDraw for line drawing. Both are relatively easy for hobbyist use, especially for 2D designs. Of course, Aspire and...

Log in. Start a new thread. Scroll past the text input window and near the bottom there will be an option to attach files. Edit: actually the...

Thank you I really appreciate your offer of help. The main problem I’m having is finding a good software to design something on and then doing...

I followed all the steps but nothing happens. The size of the photo is small but nothing.

"My friend, Aspire is very easy. Once you spend a little time with it, you'll get the hang of it. I used to use ARTCAM, but Aspire has been a...

Just a young 77.

Hello I will look at that software. Some of them just seem really difficult to get use to

Yes on mine the up and down seemed to go opposite ways but it was actually doing the right thing. Yes I’m at the same stage as you. Easy has a free...

I used TI chips that do current monitoring for a Nema23 3A cnc long ago. They ramp the voltage high but limit the current. This allows higher...

I figured it out. After you do "fit text to path", you can also adjust each letter individually for the spacing (kern) or vertical offset. This...

Oh man inkscape is great for fonts. Its openSource. You can fit text to a curve. This allows text around a circle. I'd post a pic...but can't...

If you have problems with polyester drying with a sticky surface then put cling film over it to stop the air getting to it. The idea is that the...

Look at Muzzer's post 2 or 3 above.

Hi Ray. I'm new to the Forum. Since I'm facing the same problem, could you tell me the steps to upload photos? I've tried but I couldn't.…… ....

I am 77 years old and I still deal with various small wooden constructions every day. As for the category I voted (over 60) because I was afraid of...

Hello. I am new to the forum and I apologize for my English but it is a google translation from Greek to English. I work with Vectric Aspire which...

It's very beautiful. Congratulations. I had long thought about trying to make one myself, but I was afraid of the difficulty of putting in and...

CharlieRam congratulations. Very good job. I guess your girlfriend will be happy. I guess you'll polish it. What program do you work on?