I know enough gcode to be dangerous from 3D printing and where I work, but
I was planning to use Inkscape for most of my designs. I knew there was a
way to generate gcode but hadn't looked into the details so I'll look up
MeshCAM and try that.
Is there a sample design we could use for learning how to operate the
machine? Also is there scrap stock to cut into or should I pick up some
material from Home Depot?
On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 4:22 PM, Andrew C. <soshumasamune@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Agreed with bob.
The tldr version guys- i can show you how to setup and go through the
interface of the machine. but to actually make anything with it, you either
need to be able to code, or have a private copy of a CAM (computer aided
manufacturing) software that can generate gcode programs for you.
The shop doesnt have any active cam software for you to use. we should get
some.
I can teach you basic coding, but theres a lot to it if youve never done
it. not overly complex, but it takes time to learn. I can code short
programs for you if I have time, I code and machine for my day job.
-Andrew
On Wednesday, November 30, 2016, Robert Berger <bob@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I know g-code pretty well but rarely write it manually. Even on simple
parts I often want things like tabs, roughing/finishing passes, etc.
These could be written manually but it would be tedious.
The shop needs a CAD workstation with some basic software on it.
I believe the shop has licenses for all the Autocad stuff, but I never
liked their UI's.
I use Inkscape for 2D and SketchUp for 3D, and MeshCAM to generate
toolpaths for both.
-Bob
On Nov 30, 2016, at 3:03 PM, Jacques Parker <jp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
I'd like to jump on the I need CNC training as well.
I don't have any thing specific to make.
On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 1:04 PM j. eric townsend <jet@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
I would suggest learning the basics of g-code if you're going to do any
digifab. On the lasersaur project we often use g-code while we're
assembling and adjusting the steppers and optics. On mills and
waterjets I've often used it to make simple objects, it can be much
faster than cad->export dwg/dxf->translate to g-code.
On 11/30/16 12:33, Andrew C. wrote:
I should be around this weekend and can train people on the cnc.too
however, training is needed on coding for you to make anything on it
unless somone has something like meshcam. i can write code for you andk.w.elliott121@xxxxxxxxx
show how that.works briefly if i have time.
On Wednesday, November 30, 2016, Keith Elliott <
<mailto:k.w.elliott121@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:through
I'm also interested in getting some CNC training. I've read
the wiki pages and would be free for training any night this weekIm
except for Friday and Saturday.
On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 2:25 AM, John Wetzel
<john.wetzel.iv@xxxxxxxxx
<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','john.wetzel.iv@xxxxxxxxx');>> wrote:
Hey all,
Im probably starting to sound like a broken record with the
'need trained on thing!' emails Ive been sending, so sorry if
getting on anybody's nerves.that
Anyway, Chad showed me the ropes on the laser cutter earlier
tonight, and I got all that worked out but I also found out
for some of the pieces I need, the material I need to use istoo
thick for the laser cutter. Chad said that I should be able to
make these cuts on the CNC machine no problem, though.
So, that being the case, I need trained on the CNC machine! XD
Anyone able to help me out with this?
*TL;DR version*: material too thick for laser cutter, need
trained on CNC machine. Halp.
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