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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: lumber60 on June 21, 2019, 04:31:48 PM
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This is a inexpensive way to find out if you need to invest in the more expensive cnc programs or not. Some of you are just in it for fun as I am, this is great for me!
I am a retired custom cabinet maker and needed a hobby with minimal investment.
The things i make keeps the grand kids happy.
Doesn't hurt to take a look and see! https://deftware.itch.io/pixelcnc
I might consider trying Fusion 360, been bouncing on it as to the expense and do i really need it. Don't know!! Pretty content right now. Can't justify the cost!
lumber60
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Hi,
Fusion 360 is free for a year to hobbyists. Its a great piece of advertising for Autodesk the company responsible for not only
Fusion 360 but Inventor, HSMWorks and AutoCAD.
It is worth registering and checking it out.
Craig
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thanks, you haven't steered me wrong yet. Last time i checked it out was about 2-3 months ago and my skill level at that time wasn't the greatest and still need to learn a lot more. I have learned a bunch.
I will review it again.
lumber60
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Fortunately i had some back ground in drafting the old fashion way 30 years ago. I found PIXELCNC very easy to understand and it has provided me with a confidence to try more designs, create etc. It has given me an understanding of terminology and what it means. Just what i needed.
It is a thrill the first time you make your first cut or machine movement for us do it yourself people.
I do this for a fun retirement.
Jumping into trial by fire can be intimidating as well as discouraging.
AutoDesk Fusion 360 has a lot of options and can be very intimidating for someone with no background at all in CAD/CAM CNC ROUTER etc.
I am sure Fusion 360 is just right for others as well.
lumber60
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I will figure it out, but i still can't get an image to load in Fusion 360!
Patience will prev ale. Maybe!!!