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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: gldfshrdr on November 04, 2014, 12:17:52 PM
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Reading in the manual tells me I can convert bitmaps or jpgs to Gcode. Problem is, the instructions don't match the available file menu in Mach3 2.0 . What am I missing?
I just got my CNC built and am looking for an easy way to get started carving. I have "Solvspace" as my CAD software. Solvspace does generate Gcode but it's very complicated for the type of simple things I want to do intially.
Thanks.....gldfshrdr
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Hi GFR,
What exactly is it that you wish to carve ?? (V-Carving, 3D relief, outlines ??).
Perhaps an example of you intended .bmp or .jpg may be of help here.
Tweakie.
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Simple V-carving of outlines to start. The wife wants custom Christmas decor. I'm starting real slow. I also put up a picture of my "see through" machine. I'm not sure I can do more than foam with it but I have cut MDF using the wizards and found a wobble in the Z axis that I corrected.
Thanks.......gldfshrdr
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Take a look at F-Engrave http://www.scorchworks.com/Fengrave/fengrave.html
It's free, easy to use and makes a good job of V-Carving.
Tweakie.
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Thanks! I'll try it when I get home tonight.
thanks..........gldfshrdr
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As far as I can tell, it works great! Thank you Tweakie! Now lets see what else it will do.
Thanks..........gldfshrdr
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Thanks again!
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Excellent ;D ;D ;D
Tweakie.