List of CAD/CAM Software

[Leadhead]

+1 for a Fusion360 dedicated area.

[sw_eng]

As I have posted a few years ago http://www.ekits.eu/PROCNCDraw/ is an update for very simple software to cut 2d parts. Also it can convert gerber code to g file for milling PCBs. Demo is fully functional but it accuracy is low. But it is absolutely usable in many cases.

[Tom J]

Desk Proto is easy and good 3D CAM package. Good for 4th Axis work has well.

DeskProto: 3D CNC machining for non-machinists. STL file milling for any CNC milling machine

Thanks Dean
I like it and price is affordable - hobby use

[TheRainHarvester on YouTu]

"GatorCAM for CNC" to the list.

Instructions to download:
https://youtu.be/hqyPzCKGUQc

Download here:
https://sites.google.com/view/gatorcam/home

Easy-to-select regions for tooling operations.

1-click selection can select many objects without the need to select and reapply tooling operations for every object.

Automatic "inside" detection.

Nested objects detection.

Optimal Tool Paths : less CNC wasted movement from one side of the work-piece to the other.

Tabs to hold down cutouts.
Inset, and finishing passes.
Pockets, grooves, profiles, vbit engraving.

Easy to use. Create GCode with less fuss.

Using more than 1 tool bit automatically creates separate GCode files (for manually changing the tool bit).

an Automatic Tool Change (ATC) GCode file is also created.

No hidden settings. Easy to edit: speeds, tool bits, step down, tab height, origin etc.

Not Cloud-based. No internet needed. No monthly fees/subscription. Not expensive (yet). Free upgrades.

https://sites.google.com/view/gatorcam/whats-new

https://sites.google.com/view/gatorcam/faqs?authuser=0

https://sites.google.com/view/gatorc...ons?authuser=0





My dedicated YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/@gatorcamforcnc

[SteveNotlob]

Okay, hello everyone.
I hope i'm in the correct forum here (moderator, please move it to the correct one if i'm not).
I have used hobby cnc machines, with free gerber files but now I'd like to draw my own and cut them out on my Mach3 machine (approc 80 x 60 cm cutting area).
What software is out there that will let me do my own designs?
Something REALLY simple is all that is needed, I don't need or want any fancy gimmicks! I don't mind paying a reasonable (for hobby use) fee for the software.
Thanks.

[EddyCurrent]

There's a list of some here; https://wifitalents.com/best/gerber-pcb-software/

I've always thought KiCad was a good one, it's free open source but might take a bit of learning.