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I'm just a guy in a shed, you know? A goofball with a bunch of benchtop power tools and an Avid CNC router. Although I'm known for making Vectric Software tutorials, I'm NOT a Vectric software or CNC expert.
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Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner - Part 5 – Importing Vectors
Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner - Part 5 - Importing Vectors
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This is the fifth in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before. In this video, we’ll get into importing vectors into VCarve Pro for the absolute beginner.
I’ll show you how to Import an SVG file into VCarve Pro. I’ll then demonstrate Centering and Resizing the vectors. I’ll demonstrate how not all SVG files are suitable for use in CAD/CAM software with the help of Affinity Designer. Then we’ll get into importing a DXF file, and I’ll demonstrate some of the issues to look for with those file formats.
As usual, if you have any comments or que...
More down here ↓↓↓ Click MORE!
This is the fifth in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before. In this video, we’ll get into importing vectors into VCarve Pro for the absolute beginner.
I’ll show you how to Import an SVG file into VCarve Pro. I’ll then demonstrate Centering and Resizing the vectors. I’ll demonstrate how not all SVG files are suitable for use in CAD/CAM software with the help of Affinity Designer. Then we’ll get into importing a DXF file, and I’ll demonstrate some of the issues to look for with those file formats.
As usual, if you have any comments or que...
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Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner - Part 4 - Tabs, G-Code, Separate Last Pass
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Vectric V12 for the Absolute Beginner - Part 4 - Tabs, G-Code, Separate Last Pass More down here ↓↓↓ Click MORE! This is the fourth in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before. In this video, we’ll get into some of the features within the Pocket toolpath, and the Profile toolpath for the absolute beginner. I’ll go back into the Pocket tool...
Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner - Part 3 - Simple Clock Face, and the Pocket Toolpath
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Vectric V12 for the Absolute Beginner - Part 3 - Simple Clock Face, and the Pocket Toolpath More down here ↓↓↓ Click MORE! This is the third in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before. In this video, we’ll get into creating a simple design by Drawing Vectors, Creating a Circular Array, and introducing the Pocket toolpath, for the absolute...
Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner - Part 2 - Zoom, Toolbars, and the Profile Toolpath
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Vectric V12 for the Absolute Beginner - Part 2 - Zoom, Toolbars, and the Profile Toolpath More down here ↓↓↓ Click MORE! This is the second in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before. In this video, we’ll get into Zooming, some of the Toolbars, and the Profile toolpath, for the absolute beginner. I’ll show you more navigation in the Vectr...
Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner - Part 1 - Job Setup and Vector Selection
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Vectric V12 for the Absolute Beginner - Part 1 - Job Setup and Vector Selection More down here ↓↓↓ Click MORE! This is the first in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before. In this video, we start at the absolute beginning, for the absolute beginner. I’ll show you the layout of Version 12 and newer of the Vectric CAD/CAM software family. ...
Avid CNC Rotary Axis - Assembly and Installation
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Avid CNC Rotary Axis - Assembly and Installation
Tiling Toolpaths Part 2 - Mounting and Cutting the Project
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Tiling Toolpaths Part 2 - Mounting and Cutting the Project
Building a Home Hobby CNC Shop/Shed - Part 11 - Lean-To Addition
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Building a Home Hobby CNC Shop/Shed - Part 11 - Lean-To Addition
Tiling Toolpaths Part 1 - Design, Toolpath, and Save G-Code
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Tiling Toolpaths Part 1 - Design, Toolpath, and Save G-Code
Z Zero Position - Machine Bed AND Material Surface
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Z Zero Position - Machine Bed AND Material Surface
Z Zero Position - Machine Bed or Material Surface?
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Z Zero Position - Machine Bed or Material Surface?
Creating Two Fixture Offsets in Mach4
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Creating Two Fixture Offsets in Mach4
Repairing the Spoilboard on my @AvidCNC 4848 Pro CNC Router
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Repairing the Spoilboard on my @AvidCNC 4848 Pro CNC Router
Manually Setting X Y and Z Zero on my @AvidCNC 4848 Pro CNC Router
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Manually Setting X Y and Z Zero on my @AvidCNC 4848 Pro CNC Router
Adding a Second Touch Plate to my @AvidCNC 4848 Pro CNC Router
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Adding a Second Touch Plate to my @AvidCNC 4848 Pro CNC Router
Surfacing Materials Using a Toolpath on my Avid 4848 Pro CNC Router
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Surfacing Materials Using a Toolpath on my Avid 4848 Pro CNC Router
Surfacing Materials Manually on my Avid 4848 Pro CNC Router with Mach4
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Surfacing Materials Manually on my Avid 4848 Pro CNC Router with Mach4
Carving, Pouring, and Finishing the Multi-Color Epoxy Inlay
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Carving, Pouring, and Finishing the Multi-Color Epoxy Inlay
Introduction to Work Offsets and Fixture Offsets
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Introduction to Work Offsets and Fixture Offsets
Adding a T-Track Spoilboard to My Avid 4848 Pro CNC
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Adding a T-Track Spoilboard to My Avid 4848 Pro CNC
Leveling, Squaring, and Tramming My @AvidCNC 4848 Pro
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Leveling, Squaring, and Tramming My @AvidCNC 4848 Pro
Avid 4848 Pro Tabletop and Vertical Workholding Frame
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Avid 4848 Pro Tabletop and Vertical Workholding Frame
Avid 4848 Pro Assembly - Gantry, Rack and Pinion, and Electronics
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Avid 4848 Pro Assembly - Gantry, Rack and Pinion, and Electronics
Avid 4848 Pro Assembly - Legs, Machine Frame, and Gantry Risers
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Avid 4848 Pro Assembly - Legs, Machine Frame, and Gantry Risers
Import an STL File into VCarve and Aspire Version 11.0 and Newer
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Import an STL File into VCarve and Aspire Version 11.0 and Newer
Channel Memberships go LIVE June 1st 2022!
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Channel Memberships go LIVE June 1st 2022!
Add Custom Background and Add Texture Images to Vectric VCarve and Aspire
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Add Custom Background and Add Texture Images to Vectric VCarve and Aspire
The CNC Process for the Absolute Beginner
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The CNC Process for the Absolute Beginner
20 different ways to accomplish the same thing. I made my spoiler board bigger than the center of the end mill can reach. i used a IDC 1 1/2" surfacing bit. To surface use the GSender built in toolpath creator. It takes the endmill Center to the line not the end mill to the line. This mean the surfacing bit overhangs the line by 3/4" on all sides. Alternatively, if I were to write a file for it, I would start in a Profile tool path "On the line" and a then a Pocket to the same depth.
I'm very new to CNC routing and glad that I discovered your channel. It's certainly put me on the right path. Thank you
keep up the good videos man!!! your a hero to many many people!
Hi everyone
V-Carve Pro will not import an STL file, right? I noticed you are using Aspire ( I have both V-Carve and Aspire trial versions downloaded and am trying to figure out what's right for my setup)
VCarve Pro WILL import an STL file, but there's a limit of 1 STL file per project.
Thanks 😊
Did you create the pirate svg, Mark?
No, I did not. I found it on Pixabay, free for personal or commercial use.
@@MarkLindsayCNC Thank you, Mark! Great video, by the way!
Thankyou,Gracias.
thanks I am a builder and started CNC and looking for solid information thanks for posting you can also find a fret spacing preogram at stewart macdonald for free and is easy to use
helpful; thanks
Outstanding lesson. Each lesson reminds me of something I had forgotten. Thanks
Another well done video and great explanation.
You mentioned sheets a few times this past month, so I finally checked out the sheet thingy. This design feature is totally awesome! Now I know how to keep all of my project tool paths in one VCarve Pro document. I was making separate VCarve document per board size...pounding my head on the workbench....Thank you for the video Mark!
Hi Mark! I'm binge watching your videos as I work in the shop. You made an interesting comment on changing the XY Datum to the bottom left before you carve. Why don't you use the center of mass XY Datum for carving?
Thanks mark. Always easy to understand your topics.
So aspire isn't a 3d modeller like sketchup? Why is it then $2000.
Aspire IS 3D modeling software. SketchUp is also a 3D modeling software. They create different types of 3D models (SketchUp is more structural and Aspire is more artistic.) Having the ability to import SketchUp models into Aspire is just a bonus.
We've never used a CNC machine, much less the software needed to operate one, yet we still ended up purchasing a Zenbot 4896. We just finished assembling it and are in the process of learning how to use it to complete a project. Videos such as this have been a great source of help, as they answer what, to many, might seem like pretty dumb questions, but when you know nothing, literally, about this sort of thing, well, I suppose there's no such thing as a dumb question. Incidentally, we plan to eventually upload the videos of us trying to figure this process out. Thanks for taking time to post a video on what must seem like something everyone should already know.
Older but relevant tks mark
Mark, you never cease to amaze me. I'm a fairly experienced VCarve user yet in my downtime figured I'd watch your upgraded V12 video and still learned a few new things. I'll be sure to follow along and pick up much more valuable tips in upcoming videos as well as continue watching past ones. Now if only you did the same for Sketchup. I just can't seem to pick up Sketchup as easily as I've had Vectric.
Thank you! I'm sorry that I can't help you with SketchUp. They lost me when they went to a subscription based plan, then deactivated older versions of the software. I haven't used it since.
Mark can you tell me what video to watch I want to make a sign with raised letters in the middle followed by V carving around the edge
Hey, first time I see your channel. Very useful. I am new to Vcarve and had been struggling with importing files. So this helped a lot Thx . It would have been cool if you would have finished the process and generate rough and final pass toolpaths... maybe next video...
Great videos! Quick suggestion, possibly? Around the 3:10 mark, you are explaining ramps. You move your mouse around to illustrate/show movement of the bit into the substrate, but the 2D background is looking down from the top. Maybe switch to 3D view and then show your ramp with your mouse movements into the material, with it oriented the way you are discussing? I figured out what you meant, but it might help others understand your mouse movements a little easier. Not a critique, just trying to help.
I thought I did switch to the 3D view, but it looks like I didn't at first. Thanks for the suggestions!
You mentioned composite nail as holddowns, can you provide info on that?
I have an Omer composite nail gun and use Raptor composite nails when I'm working with plywood or MDF. I don't use them on solid wood, as they tend to split the wood. The nail gun I use is the one offered by Avid CNC. www.avidcnc.com/workholding-c-109_110_99.html
I want to use a 7 degree dovetail bit to make tapered holes in cylinder (musical flute) The hole will be 3/8" at the surface, the dovetail bit will be smaller (9/32"?) and rotated to create the 3/8". Can you give me a clue how to do? Vcarce Pro. One of the undercut holes is a rounded rectangel (mouth hole)
The software will not let you enter a bit that creates an undercut. You have to lie to it and tell it the bit is an end mill. Use the largest cutting diameter as the end mill size. My question is, how do you propose to use a dovetail bit to make a tapered hole, when the wider part of the dovetail bit is on the bottom? Any plunge you do will cut the widest diameter of the bit. Also be aware that dovetail bits aren't made to plunge cut - there's no cutting edge across the bottom of the bit. You might have better luck using a 15° v-bit. They're designed to plunge cut. Unless, of course, I'm not understanding what you're trying to do (which is most likely.)
@MarkLindsayCNC I thought I replied to this last week, but I don't see it here. It's a musical flute. 3/4" PVC. The dovetail I have is 9/32, the finished hole will be 3/8. I want to plunge in the center and route the profile, but apparently I can't do it with Vcarve pro 11.5. The keyhole gadget will do the center plunge and exit, but it apparenly only wants to make keyhole shaped holes, I want to do round undercut holes and one undercut oval. I could use the profile path if I could figure out a way to deposit a green node in the center of the hole. I tried crossing polylines, but no center node.
Bonjour, heureusement que vous êtes là , chaque vidéo me permet de comprendre et d'utiliser v Carve gràce à vous !! Un grand merci
Another well done video
Hey Mark, great tutorial on text on text! Followed you step by step, and successfully carved my first sign of this type. Thanks! I have a question concerning text on text. I would like to also be able to use a vcarve (engrave) toolpath to do a text on text sign instead of the raised text. Here is a short example of what I am referring to: ruclips.net/video/40CxxQagbvE/видео.html They don't show the process, just the results. Do you have a video already addressing this topic? I could not find one. Thanks again! Jeff
I'm sorry, but I don't have a video on this method. I'll look into it, as I like it too. Thanks for pointing it out to me!
another winner. thanks for sharing
Hey Mark, I have watched this video countless times (very good by the way) but I am still having problems adding it. I have Freud 19-102 Dish carving bit. I downloaded the DXF file for that bit. When I import it into Vcarve I get the half shape of the tool design but am unable to get an open vector to continue. Any idea want I am doing wrong or if I am missing a step. Any help would be appreciated. I contacted Vectric and they said this should be added as A Radiused end ? I have no idea what they are talking about. Thanks
I LEARNED A TON!!!! Flipping awesome,,, thank you sir.
Hi Mark, thanks for the info last night on 3D printers on the Clack Shack and Steve V. I used to get your notifications of your live Q&A, but it is not happening now. I am a subscriber, so I don’t know what I need to correct this?
I like the metric text. I think Imperical, but 98% CNC i do in metric. Its not like we enter 2⅜" anyway, we have to convert to 2.375 Metric just saves a step.
GRACIAS -Thankyou
I agree with others, I have been using vectrics for over 5 years and have been picking up new tips.
How do you become a channel member ?
You can check it out here to get more info: ruclips.net/user/marklindsaycncjoin
great job as usual Mark keep up the good work
Nicely done mark. Great instructions
This is a great tutorial. Thanks. I've been using Easel to start out. Going to give V-Carving a try now.
I just bought 11 last year...
Another very good video, these will surely help newcomers to the software and even helps those of us using it for a time.
Mark knows a lot!!!
How long does this run on the cnc?
The best introduction to CNC! Great job! Thank you.👍🏼
just watched and super helpful
I have 11+... What is the big benefits of 12+??? Other than the $400 upgrade cost. Would it be more beneficial to purchase aspire instead? My CNC is more of a toy at this point & not into making money from it... YET!!!
I would refer you to Vectric's Upgrade page for more direct answers to your questions. BUT, I have to admit that I'm a bit confused. The current upgrade cost for Aspire Version 11.5 and older to Version 12 is around $450. If you have VCarve Pro Version 11.5 or older, it's currently $195. It's cheaper if you have the Desktop version of VCarve. As for what the benefits are, I'll leave that up to you. You can see what's new in Version 12 on their upgrade page. Click See More on the section related to the software you currently have (VCarve Desktop/Pro, or Cut2D, etc...) Basically, your current version still works just great. If you don't feel the need to upgrade, then I wouldn't spend the money. Vectric does NOT deactivate older versions in an attempt to force you to upgrade, like some other companies do (I'm looking at you, Trimble...) Here's the link to Vectric's Upgrade page. Check it out, and decide for yourself if you think it worth it to you to upgrade to Version 12: www.vectric.com/upgrade/
Great info Mark
Thank you, Steve!
This is excellent material for a refresher course and a must for anyone just starting out! Thanks Mark.