I fought settings and tutorials to figure out how to operate the machine with a custom shape, but first, I successfully ran a demo that carved a spoked wheel. I used a piece of cardboard to avoid damaging bits or the machine.
Successful first cut
The difficulty lies in getting a program to export G-code. Of course, many programs do this natively, but the manufacturer's instructions were incomplete and outdated. I toured some YouTube videos and found how to do it with AutoDesk Fusion 360. I have exported 3D models before, but .NC files were more complex. Once I generated the file, the trick was to select "Grbl / grbl" as my post processor, I could import to the default software and carved a thin shape into some hardboard. This cut was not a roaring success, but I can make the next piece with fewer errors.
Custom shape and depths
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2023-12-24
The difficulty lies in getting a program to export G-code. Of course, many programs do this natively, but the manufacturer's instructions were incomplete and outdated. I toured some YouTube videos and found how to do it with AutoDesk Fusion 360. I have exported 3D models before, but .NC files were more complex. Once I generated the file, the trick was to select "Grbl / grbl" as my post processor, I could import to the default software and carved a thin shape into some hardboard. This cut was not a roaring success, but I can make the next piece with fewer errors.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Completed projects from year 9
Completed projects from year 10
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2023-12-24
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