How to Use the Super Gradient Generator app for Easel!
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- Easel from Inventables is a great entry-level CAD and CAM solution, but presently it's limited to 2.5D carving. The Super Gradient Generator App, developed in association with master coder Ethan Kinney, gives you the ability to easily and quickly incorporate complex curves and gradients into your designs. In this first episode of the 'CNC for Luthier's' Series, I'll walk you through how to dial in the majority of gradients you might use, when making a guitar. Everything is free, I hope you get a lot out of it!
This second video series aims to help you navigate the confusing and intimidating world of CAD, CAM, and CNC. I'll bring you free apps and resources you can use to step up your game, as well as walk through's and how-to's. Let's get carving!
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Dude this is huge! I wasn't aware that the xcarve wasn't capable of doing this when I purchased my machine and was pretty bummed when I found out but this is a game changer now for me. Thanks to you and Ethan, you've opened a whole new world of opportunities for projects. I just noticed the app available today and can't wait to get started. Amazing work you guys. Thank you!
Absolutely my pleasure! The X Carve always had the capability to carve in true 3D, but you'd usually have to use Fusion 360 or similar. This app method isn't as precise as Fusion, but I've gotten good results with it. Thanks for the feedback!
Man I love this tool!!! I'm blown away by the possibilities! Carving right now as I type this. Thank you so much for this!!!!
Very welcome!
Thank you so much for filming this. I had no idea these curves, bevels and chamfers would be doable in Easel. I don't have a CNC machine yet, but this is one step closer.
Hopefully this makes the journey ahead a bit easier.
I cant wait for this!! Thank you for bringing to life on easel!
Absolutely my pleasure.
Right on Temple, thank you for the helping hand! Designing my first few necks and this was perfect :D
Glad I could help! I remember what life was like without this, and it was HARD!
Nice!
Brilliant! Can't wait!
No more waiting- it's approved and in your apps folder.
Excellent! Totally get this. Good on ya mate!
Rock on!
That’s awesome 🤩 thank you so much for great lesson 👍🤝🤝
Glad you liked it! Thank you for your kind words.
Super helpful video for what I’m trying to do! Thank you very much!
Hi Max. I've learned a thing or two since then, so if you shoot me an email hello@temple-guitars.com I can give you a couple of time saving tips that will make life a whole lot easier!
Oh awesome, thank you very much will do. Good to hear Fusion can be free. I looked it up and saw there was a free trial, but a subscription after that. Hopefully it was just that site haha
It is good, but the subscription price is completely bonkers- more per month than I pay for broadband internet!
Fantastic work! Can’t wait to try it
Thanks Anthony, I can't wait for you to try it either!
That’s fantastic
Thanks Kevin!
Has this been released yet?!?! This is amazing!
It has- Go to Apps in Easel, and type Super Gradient Generator in the search box. Have fun!
This app does work. i just designed some of my guitars using it.
Yay! Glad I could help.
@@TempleGuitars Dude! I had the subscription to Easel, but I didn't know about it, until I saw your video. Thank you my friend!
Thanks for this great video! I’ve been leaning into your Luthiers Workshop Build Series. Your instructions are pragmatic and awesome!, Thanks!
I realize this video is 4 years old, but I’m curious how smooth the cuts are with Super Gradient Generator in Easel Pro? Particularly interested in headstock face transitions for F style guitars. I’m just learning Easel and the current version now supports with importing 3D stl. / So I’m curious how Super Gradient Gen compares with curves generated from Rhino.
Firstly, thank you for the lovely comment. As far as the generator is concerned, you can dial in your 'resolution', so how smooth it turns out is dependent on how long you feel like waiting for the process to take. Because the video is so old now, and because I use Fusion 360 for CAM operations (CAD in Rhino), I never actually tried using it in Easel Pro. I think it actually pre-dates that software! As always, I recommend grabbing some scrap wood and doing some experiments- it's free, so there's no downside to trying. I hope it helps you!
@@TempleGuitars Awesome, thanks for the ultra speedy reply :). When I began my CNC journey I dove right into Fusion 360 for CAD/CAM, and it was daunting! I've since switched to Rhino for CAD, and might just rely on CAM part of F360, but currently on the fence for that :).. Meanwhile, Ill try a scrap piece to test Super Grad Gen out.. Thanks again! Might you do an updated overview video of your current workflow?
Fusion really is daunting. The intense learning curve of CAD and especially CAM is something many makers don't realise when they decide to go CNC. I've been trialling alternatives to Fusion for CAM, and I still haven't landed on a workflow I love, so I haven't done an updated video because of that.
Your manner is like the Bob Ross, your the Bob Ross of Luthiers!
That's honestly the best compliment I've ever received! Thank you.
Holy crap, this is great! Just need a way to radius and slot a fretboard now :)
I'm working on it Dave!
@@TempleGuitars Good man :) I’m fine hand shaping the neck, it’s the fretboard that’s very critical. Even if you could get it really close with cuts along the length, so you only need a few passes with a radius bock to finish would be great!
@@TempleGuitars Another thought. If you imported a curve around the flat area of a les paul top and one that matched the outside edge, could you generate a carve top? Ease in and out to get the right shape of curve maybe 🤔
Give it a go! I do all my CAM in Fusion360, so I've moved on from Easel nowadays.
Could this be used for the back of the neck?
Super awesome app, by the way
I haven't used it for that, so I'd just encourage you to have a play with it. Theoretically it should work, of course it depends on what kind of neck radius you're going for.
This looks like a great tool for guitar building. Any idea how long it takes Inventables to approve?
It's approved! Go get in there!
I have been trying in vain to do this myself, thank you! BUT i am unable to intersect all as you show in the belly carve. I am left with just a VERY small piece to import that removes the outline of the guitar. Any ideas? The settings are exactly as you did them.
Do you want to email me? hello@temple-guitars.com Let's see if we can get to the bottom of this.
That is great info. Unfortunately EASLE crashes while simulating the project. Do you have any tips for me? Thanks.
I'd send Inventables customer support an email. It may be a browser issue or any number of things, they'd be the best resource I'd say.
Hi Jayszun I wonder if it is possible to create different radius blocks using this or the bezier slope generator? Or even using these to radius a fretboard? Any ideas or info greatly appreciated thankyou.
Hey! I haven't tried to do any of that with the generator, as I model in Rhino 3D. I basically came up with this app so people could experiment and see what they could come up with. If you get stuck and need something modeled in Rhino, let me know. I'm sure I can bang out a quick radius block or 2 for you.
@@TempleGuitars Hey Jayszun that is incredibly kind of you but I don't have Rhino3D. Just Easel and UGS so I don't know if I could run it?? I'm trying to learn how to draw and make a neck in Fusion 360. They all seem to be so fast and make it look so easy but my old brain is way back down the road, I thought a loft was a place in a barn where they kept hay 😂🤣. It seems to me that a Bezier slope generator could have the potential as it cuts downward in steps but I guess I'm looking for a solution that may be more complicated than it should be? Anyway Peace be with you my friend.
How do I make the CNC machine?
If you work it out, let me know.
@@TempleGuitars Sorry I meant what CNC machine are you using, is there an entry level machine I can buy?
What country are you in, and what's your budget?
@@TempleGuitars I'm in the UK, just wondering how much one of these things costs, one that's capable of sculpting a guitar body.
Here's one that is the right size. If you have a look around you may find one with the same features but a bit cheaper. Always go for lead screws, not belts.Make sure there is some mechanism in place to keep dust off the lead screws, and that it comes with an effective dust boot. www.prototools.co.uk/high-z-s-720-cnc-machine.html
Why is he whispering tho?
Who?