Hi, I am an engineer and long time woodworker, but brand new to CNC. I have to say, I love your style of teaching. It is absolutely perfect for someone like me. I am detail oriented and thorough; I want to know everything before I embark on a new thing. Your slow and steady delivery convey confidence and assurance. You are thorough, showing many details often glossed over by other "instructors" on UA-cam. I don't comment often, but I had to say... THANK YOU!!
at last a video for us newbies , explained in detail not just click here at 100 miles an hour. very good , the only problem and im a dynasour but love to have these videos eg for maker in order , so I can watch at my leisure
this is my first carveco software use and this video explained so well. i took 2 hrs to watch the video and practically doing and understanding everything by pausing/reviewing the video again and again. ultimately all basic things are in place of my mind that will never forget. thanks for making this video with full dedication and patience.. thanks again
When you go to machine this, how do you know which end mill to install in your router first? Does the machine stop after it's done that type of tool path and tell you to put another end mill for the other cuts? How do you know which on to put in your router at that time????
If you save this to separate files, then correct, the machine will stop, you manually change tool, set it up and then run the second toolpath. Providing you have the tools set in the correct order and have "append details" turned on, it will give you information on what tool to use. Of course, there is always a risk of human error.
Hmmm ... Font vector problems? Wouldn't it be better to edit & correct the font rather than experience this repeated error every time that font is used?
I'm stuck at creating a toolpath for the two holes. I can't get it set up to do both holes simultaneously. I can select one or the other but not both together. What am I missing?
Hi Doug, you need to select one of the holes (which should then turn a pink colour) then hold Shift down on the keyboard and select the other one and then calculate the toolpath.
Hi Mark, sounds like an issue with the tolerance. If you set it back to 0.025mm or 0.001", it should be ok. If it isnt, I'd send our support team the .art file so they can look into it for you.
Your circle must be smaller than the tool or it with not build the toolpath...and give no explanation why. So if you are getting a message that says "No toolpath was created for current tool", make sure the hole to be cut is larger than the bit doing the cutting. Probably a stupid move on my part, but it took me a while to figure out...maybe this will help someone in the future.
I'm new to this so came here to learn. Let's say that after making this plaque I wanted to make 3 more on one piece of wood. How do I group/attach the toolpath to the vector to be able to copy and paste to make more or just to move for centering etc.? I'm having trouble with my first project doing this. Thanks
Hi Ronald. You can select additional vectors which will machine the additional features. If you are still stuck, drop our support team an email - support@carveco.com
I'm trying to learn how to preform the stacked or layered text effect in Carveco Maker Plus. This is a link to the type sign or plaque I'm trying to make. ua-cam.com/video/blA5W6msDVw/v-deo.html
Great video Leighton when I’m doing tool paths I’m doing something wrong I think. On my screen I don’t have the option to calculate . Cheers Mark Thanks for making these videos!
Hi, I am an engineer and long time woodworker, but brand new to CNC. I have to say, I love your style of teaching. It is absolutely perfect for someone like me. I am detail oriented and thorough; I want to know everything before I embark on a new thing. Your slow and steady delivery convey confidence and assurance. You are thorough, showing many details often glossed over by other "instructors" on UA-cam. I don't comment often, but I had to say... THANK YOU!!
Thank you so much Dan! :)
at last a video for us newbies , explained in detail not just click here at 100 miles an hour. very good , the only problem and im a dynasour but love to have these videos eg for maker in order , so I can watch at my leisure
Best Carveco instruction on the internet. Thanks
You are an awesome instructor, thanks for your knowledge. you take your time to teach what you are demonstrating and it helps for guys like me.
Thank you for the tutorial, i have learnt quite a lot on the nodes with lightburn.
No problem, thank you for watching!
this is my first carveco software use and this video explained so well. i took 2 hrs to watch the video and practically doing and understanding everything by pausing/reviewing the video again and again. ultimately all basic things are in place of my mind that will never forget. thanks for making this video with full dedication and patience.. thanks again
Thank you so much! :)
Why I don’t see calculate tool path
I have the same problem.
Great video, really helpful. Curious if there's a way to add multiple colors to different areas to simulate a multi color carve?
Hi, yes, there is, but it is only available in Carveco Maker Plus and gives a colour simulation.
When you go to machine this, how do you know which end mill to install in your router first? Does the machine stop after it's done that type of tool path and tell you to put another end mill for the other cuts? How do you know which on to put in your router at that time????
If you save this to separate files, then correct, the machine will stop, you manually change tool, set it up and then run the second toolpath. Providing you have the tools set in the correct order and have "append details" turned on, it will give you information on what tool to use. Of course, there is always a risk of human error.
Hmmm ... Font vector problems? Wouldn't it be better to edit & correct the font rather than experience this repeated error every time that font is used?
How do you zoom in to see a node and your able to move your model without unhighlighting ?
ua-cam.com/video/tz3yg8jVV1g/v-deo.html
I'm stuck at creating a toolpath for the two holes. I can't get it set up to do both holes simultaneously. I can select one or the other but not both together. What am I missing?
Hi Doug, you need to select one of the holes (which should then turn a pink colour) then hold Shift down on the keyboard and select the other one and then calculate the toolpath.
i have a fox alien masuta 40 40 what setting do i need to us for the g code
Grbl (mm) (*.gcode) or Grbl (inch) (*.gcode)
@IvorPuddifant sorted it thank you
Can't get toolpath to follow vector
Hi Mark, sounds like an issue with the tolerance. If you set it back to 0.025mm or 0.001", it should be ok. If it isnt, I'd send our support team the .art file so they can look into it for you.
Your circle must be smaller than the tool or it with not build the toolpath...and give no explanation why. So if you are getting a message that says "No toolpath was created for current tool", make sure the hole to be cut is larger than the bit doing the cutting. Probably a stupid move on my part, but it took me a while to figure out...maybe this will help someone in the future.
If it is size on size then yes it will give that message, especially if the tolerance has been altered from the default value.
Really thorough video, thankyou for taking the time to explain in-depth. I'm a new used to Maker and this will help me get started quickly.
You're very welcome!
I'm new to this so came here to learn. Let's say that after making this plaque I wanted to make 3 more on one piece of wood. How do I group/attach the toolpath to the vector to be able to copy and paste to make more or just to move for centering etc.? I'm having trouble with my first project doing this. Thanks
Hi Ronald. You can select additional vectors which will machine the additional features. If you are still stuck, drop our support team an email - support@carveco.com
Thanks heaps, simple to follow, but just enough depth to understand and explain to us new users
I'm trying to learn how to preform the stacked or layered text effect in Carveco Maker Plus. This is a link to the type sign or plaque I'm trying to make.
ua-cam.com/video/blA5W6msDVw/v-deo.html
This was great 👍🏽 Thank you.
Great video Leighton when I’m doing tool paths I’m doing something wrong I think. On my screen I don’t have the option to calculate .
Cheers Mark
Thanks for making these videos!
Up date I found the reason was I have to hide taskbar
Sorry Mark, have been away for a while, glad you got it sorted!