Planet cnc software - layers

[ravihotwok]

thats sounds very interesting, so I would not need to use my planet software at all? would the new software be able to work with my planet cnc controller box?

[johnsattuk]

Estlcam is a program which will produce a gcode file from your DXF file.

The planet software is used to drive your controller using the gcode file.

The planet software includes odd bits of importing etc but not so versatile and easy to use.

[ravihotwok]

thanks very much for your simple reply, I understand that mate cheers. What are your thoughts on fusion 360?

[johnsattuk]

I do not do enough to learn a new program like fusion 360. Autocad and Estlcam do all I want.

I did have a quick look at Fusion360, no doubt a very good program if you have the need or inclination of which I have neither.

[ravihotwok]

cheers john.

Will download estlcam and report back mate :-)

[johnsattuk]

If you go to his web page he has some very good video's

[ravihotwok]

Christ that is one helpful chap and the software does everything i think I will ever need in regards to engraving.

I had a proper play with the machine last night, actually managed to make the motors move a lot quickly by changing the speed parameters.

I have a lot of other parameters which im not sure whats the bst setting for such as acceleration, deceleration (both in the motion and motor section)

I have set the blend option to .01mm as it was "juddering" when doing curve's when I set it to 0 but was not doing 90 degree points when it was set to 1.5mm

Estlecam vids have helped me shed loads so far tbf, going to watch the vids again tonight, but just need these parameters and any other which may be relevant explaining in layman's terms.

Learning loads each day now