Thread: CNC software for idiots
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06-07-2011 #1
Hi,
I'm completely new to this cnc game and need something really simple to get me started.
The cnc machine I've got came with some old dos cam software which the chap I bought the machine of said could do with updating to a windows based program.
At the moment I have no means of generating dxf(I think thats right) either. Can any one recommend a very simple progam for generating dxf or a simple cad cam program. At the moment all I am looking to do is carve very simple designs in my furniture i.e names, heart shapes or tractors made from combining squares circles etc, it will all be 2d. I do emphasis the need for it to be simple as I've no experience in cad or cnc.
Also if I upgrade my computer can I use a usb with a parallel adapter or do the transmit data in a different format.
Many thanks,
Paul
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06-07-2011 #2
Cambam would do what your describing - just download the free edition. You shouldn't need the paying one:
http://www.cambam.info/
Definately not. USB wont do the accurate timings that's required for the router - it's designed to just transfer lots of data without worrying about the time.
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22-10-2011 #3
Vectric software cannot be beat "PERIOD!" I will fly the flag for these guys as there products are nothing short of "BRILLIANT". Like yourself I was a total newbee and downloading free "this and that" software and found alot of it very confusing. So a £100 lighter I bought Cut 2D and can honestly say it is amazing and almost idiot proof. Vectric software is literally the only product you will ever need,V-Carve Pro is next on my list without a doubt.
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22-10-2011 #4
For a CAD program look no further than Draftsight [ do a Google ]
Completely free, downloadable free manual and laod sof video's on Youtube to help.John S -
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23-10-2011 #5
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01-03-2012 #6
vECTRIC IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO
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01-03-2012 #7
I have to go along with John on Draftsight, and for my cam, I use SheetCam (www.sheetcam.com). Reasonably priced, excellent support, and does the job for 2 1/2D work that I do.
Art
AKA Country Bubba
(Older than Dirt)
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01-03-2012 #8
CAMBAM gives you most bang for the bucks.
If the nagging gets really bad......Get a bigger shed:naughty:
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01-03-2012 #9
Your all plonkers the guy asked this question over 6 months ago.!!!!!!!
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02-03-2012 #10
Bahhhh! bahhhhhhhhhhh! bahh1 bahh!
If the nagging gets really bad......Get a bigger shed:naughty:
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