CNC Router Tips Podcast

CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 09: How To Set Up Your Stepper Motors The Right Way in MACH3. Q: Bill, I got a question about setting your Mach3 acceleration and Velocity setting in Mach3. I also wondered if the A axis and the Y axis settings have to be exactly the same? Links mentioned http://cncroutertips.com/http://www.themakersguide.com/home/tutorialshttp://www.themakersguide.com/home/tutorials/membership-module-1-install-mach3/setting-steps-per-unithttp://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3http://cncroutertips.com/resourceshttp://themakersguide.comHow we do it:In Mach3 you need to calibrate the AXIS Steps per Unit. To do this go to the settings tab (page) and look for a button located above the Reset Button which says “Set Steps Per Unit”. Use this button to enter a distance to travel. Measure the actual distance traveled then enter the corrections. Videos:Mach3 Tutorial – Setting Steps Per Unit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVrqObwaAF4Software:If you would like to download a demo copy of Mach3, Check out this webpage. Go to http://www.themakersguide.com/machdemo

CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 09: How To Set Up Your Stepper Motors The Right Way in MACH3. Q: Bill, I got a question about setting your Mach3 acceleration and Velocity setting in Mach3. I also wondered if the A axis and the Y axis settings have to be exactly the same? Links mentioned http://cncroutertips.com/http://www.themakersguide.com/home/tutorialshttp://www.themakersguide.com/home/tutorials/membership-module-1-install-mach3/setting-steps-per-unithttp://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3http://cncroutertips.com/resourceshttp://themakersguide.comHow we do it:In Mach3 you need to calibrate the AXIS Steps per Unit. To do this go to the settings tab (page) and look for a button located above the Reset Button which says “Set Steps Per Unit”. Use this button to enter a distance to travel. Measure the actual distance traveled then enter the corrections. Videos:Mach3 Tutorial – Setting Steps Per Unit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVrqObwaAF4Software:If you would like to download a demo copy of Mach3, Check out this webpage. Go to http://www.themakersguide.com/machdemo

CNC router tips podcast episode 08: How To Use an Xbox 360 Controller with MACH3. Q: I saw you using an Xbox controller in one of your video to operate their CNC. How did you do that? I know some people use it to jog the machine and execute g-codes. I need some help. Resources:http://cncroutertips.com/http://www.cncroutertips.com/xbox360http://amzn.to/1JJOCjy http://www.machsupport.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ControllerPluginHowToUse.pdfhttp://cncroutertips.com/resourceshttp://themakersguide.comHow we do it:We use an Xbox 360 Wireless controller for Windows to operate our CNC Router Table in Mach3. Download the plugin from the Machsupport website and load it into Mach3. Install the included wifi receiver and pair the controller with your computer. Then we can assign functions to each button and stick on the Xbox360 wireless controller. These functions will allow us to control the CNC Router remotely. Videos:Aluminum CNC Router Gantry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cJFjz0R0KE Software:If you would like to download a demo copy of Mach3, Check out this webpage. Go to http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3

CNC router tips podcast episode 08: How To Use an Xbox 360 Controller with MACH3. Q: I saw you using an Xbox controller in one of your video to operate their CNC. How did you do that? I know some people use it to jog the machine and execute g-codes. I need some help. Resources:http://cncroutertips.com/http://www.cncroutertips.com/xbox360http://amzn.to/1JJOCjy http://www.machsupport.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ControllerPluginHowToUse.pdfhttp://cncroutertips.com/resourceshttp://themakersguide.comHow we do it:We use an Xbox 360 Wireless controller for Windows to operate our CNC Router Table in Mach3. Download the plugin from the Machsupport website and load it into Mach3. Install the included wifi receiver and pair the controller with your computer. Then we can assign functions to each button and stick on the Xbox360 wireless controller. These functions will allow us to control the CNC Router remotely. Videos:Aluminum CNC Router Gantry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cJFjz0R0KE Software:If you would like to download a demo copy of Mach3, Check out this webpage. Go to http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3

CNC router tips podcast episode 07: How To Make Two Sided CNC Projects That Actually Line Up. Q: Dylan asks: How do you make a two sided project that actually lines up? http://cncroutertips.com/http://cncroutertips.com/resourceshttp://themakersguide.comHow we do it:We use Dowels aligned along the center line of the part. We drill two alignment holes along the vertical centerline of the part, one on the top and one on the bottom of the line. Next we extend those drilled holes into a sacrificial board clamped to the router table. Insert dowels into the work piece and down into the sacrificial board. Clamp the work piece down and machine the first side. Flip the part over and use the dowels to align it. Clamp back down and machine the second side. Videos:Milling a two sided soap dish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLD4dFoXC7oPreview for Two Sided Machining https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIZOmDCtoT8Software:If you would like to download a demo copy of Vectric Aspire, VCarve Pro or Cut2D, I made a video to show you how to do it, step by step. Go to http://cncroutertips.com/demo

CNC router tips podcast episode 07: How To Make Two Sided CNC Projects That Actually Line Up. Q: Dylan asks: How do you make a two sided project that actually lines up? http://cncroutertips.com/http://cncroutertips.com/resourceshttp://themakersguide.comHow we do it:We use Dowels aligned along the center line of the part. We drill two alignment holes along the vertical centerline of the part, one on the top and one on the bottom of the line. Next we extend those drilled holes into a sacrificial board clamped to the router table. Insert dowels into the work piece and down into the sacrificial board. Clamp the work piece down and machine the first side. Flip the part over and use the dowels to align it. Clamp back down and machine the second side. Videos:Milling a two sided soap dish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLD4dFoXC7oPreview for Two Sided Machining https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIZOmDCtoT8Software:If you would like to download a demo copy of Vectric Aspire, VCarve Pro or Cut2D, I made a video to show you how to do it, step by step. Go to http://cncroutertips.com/demo

CNC router tips podcast episode 06: How To Add Draft To A 3D Part For Molding This is the CNC Router Tips podcast, a show which answers one question from you, the listener about cnc router tables, cnc software, hardware, web hosting and business. I'll help you get started in your CNC hobby or business and help you CUT THROUGH THE CONFUSION. Q: Dylan asks: How do you add a taper between two vectors for molding. http://cncroutertips.com/http://cncroutertips.com/resourceshttp://themakersguide.comHow we do it:Use the Add Draft icon in the Modeling Tab of Vectric Aspire to set the number of degrees of taper.If you would like to download a demo copy of Vectric Aspire, VCarve Pro or Cut2D, I made a video to show you how to do it, step by step. Go to http://cncroutertips.com/demo.Dylan will receive a free ebook because his question was answered on the air.Get information about CNC Router Tables, CNC Software, Business, Web Hosting, Cad, Cam, 3D and machining.

CNC router tips podcast episode 06: How To Add Draft To A 3D Part For Molding This is the CNC Router Tips podcast, a show which answers one question from you, the listener about cnc router tables, cnc software, hardware, web hosting and business. I'll help you get started in your CNC hobby or business and help you CUT THROUGH THE CONFUSION. Q: Dylan asks: How do you add a taper between two vectors for molding. http://cncroutertips.com/http://cncroutertips.com/resourceshttp://themakersguide.comHow we do it:Use the Add Draft icon in the Modeling Tab of Vectric Aspire to set the number of degrees of taper.If you would like to download a demo copy of Vectric Aspire, VCarve Pro or Cut2D, I made a video to show you how to do it, step by step. Go to http://cncroutertips.com/demo.Dylan will receive a free ebook because his question was answered on the air.Get information about CNC Router Tables, CNC Software, Business, Web Hosting, Cad, Cam, 3D and machining.

In this episode Phil asks: How do use the Triple Edge Finder to set XY&Z. How would it benefit me? http://themakersguide.comHow we used to do it.How we do it now.Top. BottomSideIf you would like to get a Triple Edge finder go to http://themakersguide.com Videos:Using tapered Bits- CNC Touch Offhttps://youtu.be/7W-d5fH9XrQ Using The Makers Guide Triple Edge Finderhttps://youtu.be/dhmfnea0vVA CNC Edge Finding with The Makers Guide Triple Edge Finderhttps://youtu.be/wi87xAkoEj0 Jeff Mueller Feb 15, 2014https://youtu.be/XE4cI7IoSd8

In this episode Phil asks: How do use the Triple Edge Finder to set XY&Z. How would it benefit me? http://themakersguide.comHow we used to do it.How we do it now.Top. BottomSideIf you would like to get a Triple Edge finder go to http://themakersguide.com Videos:Using tapered Bits- CNC Touch Offhttps://youtu.be/7W-d5fH9XrQ Using The Makers Guide Triple Edge Finderhttps://youtu.be/dhmfnea0vVA CNC Edge Finding with The Makers Guide Triple Edge Finderhttps://youtu.be/wi87xAkoEj0 Jeff Mueller Feb 15, 2014https://youtu.be/XE4cI7IoSd8

Dan May asks: When cutting a pocket cut how do you get the second tool bit to start cutting at the same depth as the first tool left off without cutting air. StepsCreate a new fileDefine the job setup (material size, datum, units).Create textCreate vectorsAdjust alignmentChoose toolpath types to use.Create tool paths.Choose post processorConvert tool paths to GcodeSave the files.Cut the sign Apply Finish to the sign.If you would like to download a demo copy of Vectric Aspire, VCarve Pro or Cut2D, I made a video to show you how to do it, step by step. http://www.cncroutertips.com/demo http://www.makermasters.com/cnc-sign-projecthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JeV_x7DysMhttps://youtu.be/5JeV_x7DysM

Dan May asks: When cutting a pocket cut how do you get the second tool bit to start cutting at the same depth as the first tool left off without cutting air. StepsCreate a new fileDefine the job setup (material size, datum, units).Create textCreate vectorsAdjust alignmentChoose toolpath types to use.Create tool paths.Choose post processorConvert tool paths to GcodeSave the files.Cut the sign Apply Finish to the sign.If you would like to download a demo copy of Vectric Aspire, VCarve Pro or Cut2D, I made a video to show you how to do it, step by step. http://www.cncroutertips.com/demo http://www.makermasters.com/cnc-sign-projecthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JeV_x7DysMhttps://youtu.be/5JeV_x7DysM

http://cncroutertips.com In this episode our listener John ask how to make CNC Signs in Vectric Cut2D software. This is a step by step description of the process.

http://cncroutertips.com In this episode our listener John ask how to make CNC Signs in Vectric Cut2D software. This is a step by step description of the process.

CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 02: In this episode our listener Phil asks: How do you import a 3D model in Aspire and change the size to match your material.Videos: Import 3D models in Aspirehttp://www.cncroutertips.com/3dscalehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz1ZGvQMyvUImporting Flower Modelhttp://support.vectric.com/tutorials/V8/Import3D/Import3D_GS.html How to install Aspire If you would like to download a demo copy of Vectric Aspire, VCarve Pro or Cut2D, I made a video to show you how to do it, step by step.http://www.cncroutertips.com/demo If you have a question for the show you can leave a voice message at http://www.cncroutertips.com/ask-me. Or on speakpipe at https://www.speakpipe.com/CNCROUTERTIPS