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This is our baby CNC machine. Below you will find information to help you get the most value from the machine.
X-Carve Machine
We have the 'Makerspace' edition of this software and you can read more about this offering and it's benefits and limitations at this Vectric site.
We have 5 PC's licensed at DMS that can export toolpaths, the maximum allowed. This full version of the software is called the Makerspace Edition. The software you install on your personal machine is often referred to as either Makerspace Client Edition or Trial Edition. In effect, once the Trial Edition is installed and tied to a Makerspace ID it becomes the Makerspace Client Edition.
- The PC at the Multicam
- Design PC 1 in the common Room
- The Machine Shop cart PC
- Surface Book 2
- The large workstation in the Digital Media Room (DM-4)
if you'd like to get started using this software please do the following:
- You must agree to comply with the Makerspace licensing agreement, highlights of which are below.
- KEY: Download from this link or the link above the current Trial Version of the VCarve Pro software that is compatible with the Makerspace offering. Once you click the link you will see the following:
- Install this on a PC of your choosing.
- You must configure your copy to use our Makerspace ID on your member version of the software.
- MakerspaceID: 004AC-9D27A-14F73-6B0FF-08D3C-70F66-FE933
To enter the code once the trial is installed and opened:
- Help menu > About VCarve Pro… > Enter Makerspace ID
- Paste the Makerspace ID
- Restart VCarve
Note: Your installed software will still report being a trial edition in various places. Please disregard this user interface bug.
- Look at the learning paths and training videos available on Vectric's Support site.
Key points of Makerspace Licensing
The license agreement for the Makerspace Edition only allows licensed makerspace users to load files from the Makerspace Client Edition for cutting on CNC machines at the licensed makerspace, it is expressly forbidden to generate toolpaths from a Makerspace Client file for use on CNC machines not present at the Makerspace premises. The Makerspace Edition of the software must only be installed at the Makerspace location. If these conditions are violated, the VCarve Pro Makerspace license will be revoked.
A X-Carve CNC machine was donated to DMS by a generous benefactor on August 18, 2023. Our team of exceptional technical volunteers immediately sprang into action with the goal of launching this new resource without delay.
Easel Software (free)
The supported software for the x-carve machine is Easel. We have classes so members can learn how to run the machine. Easel is a web based application that is available for free
When you sign-up you will be given access to Easel Pro, if you decide to keep Easel Pro, you will need to sign-up for a paid account. Most all beginners, and many experienced users will never need to pay for the upgraded software.
https://www.inventables.com/pages/easel
Tutorial Videos
The following videos explain some basic aspects of using the machine.
Basic Operations
Work Holding
Drawing
Images and Tracing
Tool Paths
Bit Selection
How to Use Easel with V-Bits Without Using Easel Pro
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