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Discussion in 'General Talk' started by davidk75, Apr 24, 2019.

  1. davidk75

    davidk75 New
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    so im new to this...got a 3018 pro...have alot of it figured out...thing i need help with...and forgive me if i use the wrong terms...but...i dont want it to ....bit trace...the words...i want it to carve the letters out...can someone help?
     
  2. Giarc

    Giarc OpenBuilds Team
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    What software are you using to generate your g code? I use Fengrave to carve text. It is free and easy. I basically pick a font, type what I want add whatever graphic I want, and convert the document to a .bmp and Fengrave does the rest. have not tried the OpenBuilds cam yet, but others may be able to help.
     
  3. davidk75

    davidk75 New
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    candle for the machine...then makercam and inkscape
     
  4. davidk75

    davidk75 New
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    having trouble figuring out to dl fengrave
     
  5. Alex Chambers

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    F-Engrave
    then click on download.
    Alex.
     
  6. davidk75

    davidk75 New
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    thanks...just got it up and running...
     

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