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Off topic -- those are some nice carvings Geoff. OK, back to the topic. For V-carving, I like this Whiteside 60 degree. It is a little spendy,...
MeshCAM will work to generate the gcode. You still need to create the 3D file in some sort of CAD file, or purchase the model file. That being...
Ah come on. You let him talk you out of it that easily. ;)
What type of image? If it is a vector image and you want to engrave the image on a plaque, then yes there is software available. I use Fengrave by...
You will most likely need a CO2 laser and special coatings to engrave on metals. These are water cooled and have glass tubes. They would not be...
Gh The author would have to upload them to the files and drawing portion of the build.
Thanks for the info.
Can't you just tell Inkscape to utilize millimeters vs pixels? Or did I misunderstand the question. That is what I do with my laser for using K40...
You can make .stl files in Sketchup and Fusion 360. Blender seemed overly complicated to me, but I am not sculpting art work. Fusion 360 seems...
I cut in from the top. On harder materials I ramp in from the top. On HDPE plastic, which is what I have used it on the most, I just plunge from...
Various informative free classes at Instructables involving CNC CAD and CAM utilizing Fusion 360. I have taken some courses through Instructables...
Giarc submitted a new resource: Instructables CNC Classes (utilizing Fusion 360) - CNC Classes Online Various informative free classes at...
I love Fusion 360 here is the link to sign up for the free version: Fusion 360 | Free Software for Hobbyists, Startups & Makers | Autodesk...
A bit like this has worked well for me for both wood and plastics....
I have never had issues running a depth of half the diameter (so 3mm in this case) at 2500mm/minute in various woods. I usually run my Makita at 3...
I just got mine in in the mail today. I am debating what I should use it for. I got a K40 and was going to do some upgrades, but I am thinking of...
Save the sketch as a .dxf in Fusion 360. Then try using OpenBuilds CAM and see if the issue persists. I used to use Fusion 360 for generating the...
I believe you use the PWM pin to control the laser pulses and enable in your control software. gnea/grbl
They need to be wired in parallel to one plug like in the link. Then they plug into the black box in the labeled ports. See this OpenBuilds...
The screen shot is smart. I did the same and was glad I did after I lost everything once.
