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==About our machines==
=About our machines=
*This page is for info relating to our various CNC Routers.
*This page is for info relating to our various CNC Routers.
*Models:  
*Models:  
**[[Fireball V90 CNC]]
**[[Shapeoko 3]] (33"x17")
**[[Atomic CNC]]
**[[Shapeoko 5]] (48"x48")
**[[Max NC]]
**[[MakerMade CNC]]
*Software:
*Software:
**VCarve Pro
**VCarve Pro
**CamBam
**CamBam


==Guides and Manuals==
Machines:
*[http://shapeoko.com/wiki/ Shapeoko CNC Wiki]
Software:
*[https://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve.htm VCarve Pro]
**[http://support.vectric.com/vcp-questions FAQs]
**[http://forum.vectric.com/ Forums]
**[http://support.vectric.com/tutorials/V9/?software=3&category=1&order=1 Tutorials]
**[http://gadgets.vectric.com/V9/library.html Gadgets]
**[http://support.vectric.com/tips-and-tricks/select.php Tips and Tricks]
*[Carbide Motion]
**[https://docs.carbide3d.com/assembly/carbidemotion/userguide/ User Manual]
==Safety==
*Never leave a CNC machine running unattended! If it crashes and you're not around to stop it, a lot of damage could be done to the machine and your workpiece.
*Wear safety glasses and hearing protection.
==Helpful Videos==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm0kBXESY3o VCarve Pro Introduction]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBGqknN3gGs CNC Dummies for Routers - This Old Tony]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4bMAIEFCYU CNC Basics 2 - This Old Tony]


=Guides and Manuals=
==Tooling Available==
*[https://www.probotix.com/wiki/index.php/V90 Fireball V90] - Info on Probotix website
There are a few bits we keep in stock:
*
*1/4 Endmill
*1/8 Endmills
*60 Degree V-bit (1/2" shank)
*90 Degree V-bit (1/2" shank)


*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P3IAxiQEyRVgn61M0iqiRs5dH16KMEOJXGhYAYDb9gY/edit?usp=sharing SIMPLIFIED CNC Class Handout October 2019]
==Other Resources==
*
*Feeds and Speeds
*
** https://community.carbide3d.com/t/shapeoko-feeds-and-speeds-chart-reformatted/5467
*
** https://shapeokoenthusiasts.gitbook.io/shapeoko-cnc-a-to-z/feeds-and-speeds-basics
** https://www.cnccookbook.com/feeds-speeds/
** https://makezine.com/article/digital-fabrication/machining/cnc-routing-basics-toolpaths-and-feeds-n-speeds/
**[http://precisebits.com/tutorials/calibrating_feeds_n_speeds.htm Calibrating Feeds and Speeds]
*[http://makezine.com/2014/12/04/50-digital-wood-joints-poster/ 50 Digital Wood Joints]
*[http://cncutil.org/gcode-introduction.html GCode Introduction]
*[http://www.autotracer.org/ Autotracer] - web-based tool to vectorize regular images
*[https://cloudconvert.com/ Convert anything to anything]
*[http://www.woodworkerb.com/home/pcb-isolation-routing/tool-width-calculator/ Calculator for finding width or depth of cut for a V-bit]
*[https://www.inventables.com/categories/materials Invetables - Materials]


=General Tips and Safety=
*


=Helpful Videos=
*


=Maintenance=
*


Parts:
*Tooling
**Endmills
**V-bits


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Latest revision as of 15:15, 5 July 2025

Shapeoko 5 visible up front, with Shapeoko 3 against back wall

About our machines

  • This page is for info relating to our various CNC Routers.
  • Models:
  • Software:
    • VCarve Pro
    • CamBam

Guides and Manuals

Machines:

Software:

Safety

  • Never leave a CNC machine running unattended! If it crashes and you're not around to stop it, a lot of damage could be done to the machine and your workpiece.
  • Wear safety glasses and hearing protection.

Helpful Videos

Tooling Available

There are a few bits we keep in stock:

  • 1/4 Endmill
  • 1/8 Endmills
  • 60 Degree V-bit (1/2" shank)
  • 90 Degree V-bit (1/2" shank)

Other Resources

Pages in category "CNC Routers"

The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.