I have a shapeoko 3 and am in the market for some software that

SonicStrikeFPV · July 21, 2015, 5:04pm

I have a shapeoko 3 and am in the market for some software that can generate g code. I use auto cad so it needs to be able to take dxf files. I am not doing 3d only cutting 2d stuff out of sheets of carbon fiber. I want something easy that is not going to be crazy hard to lean. Any recommendation?
Thanks

Jose_Chambrot · July 21, 2015, 5:16pm

Check out Cut3D by Vectric…I learned it by just watching a few videos online.

SonicStrikeFPV · July 21, 2015, 5:17pm

@Jose_Chambrot
will do thanks

Jose_Chambrot · July 21, 2015, 5:17pm

I see that you are into Miniquads…are you cutting carbon fiber? Also where are you located? I am in Miami, FL.

SonicStrikeFPV · July 21, 2015, 5:19pm

@Jose_Chambrot
yes I am cutting carbon fiber for mini quad I am in NC usa

SonicStrikeFPV · July 21, 2015, 5:20pm

@Jose_Chambrot
should I download cut2d or cut3d?

Miguel_Sanchez · July 21, 2015, 5:23pm

Give CamBam a try too (you can use it for free for a while). More flexible (but difficult to use) than Cut3D (which is not suited for 2D operations though, for which you can use makercam or jscut).

SonicStrikeFPV · July 21, 2015, 5:25pm

@Miguel_Sanchez i have tried cambam but could not get the joint tool to work

Michael_Omiccioli · July 21, 2015, 5:26pm

I use Fusion 360 very powerful not hard to learn. I have never used CAD software and was able to get going without too much effort. I still have a long way to go though. It might be an easier run for you.

Derek_Eggers · July 21, 2015, 5:27pm

Miguel beat me to the punch. I recommend CamBam too. Although I use RhinoCAM at the University, it’s pricey. I teach CamBam on occasion where students might want their own copy. It’s very good for the price. http://www.cambam.info/

Miguel_Sanchez · July 21, 2015, 5:34pm

@SonicStrikeFPV I reckon you select two or more lines from a DXF file and press Ctrl+J to join them. I am not a Cambam power user though. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwMQXJCmyHc

SonicStrikeFPV · July 21, 2015, 5:43pm

@Miguel_Sanchez
yes and nothing happened

Miguel_Sanchez · July 21, 2015, 5:46pm

@SonicStrikeFPV I think there is a distance threshold (if line ends are farther away than the threshold then it won’t join them).

Jose_Chambrot · July 21, 2015, 6:31pm

Sorry YES! I meant Cut2d…sorry about that. I have also used Cambam and its a bit more powerful than Cut2d…but cut2d was the easiest for me sending to the CNC machine with Chilipeppr.

Venuto_Woodwork · July 21, 2015, 6:49pm

I use vcarve pro and I can’t imagine life with out it.

WillAdams · July 21, 2015, 6:56pm

well, we do list some stuff at: Shapeoko CNC Router, Rigid, Accurate, Reliable, and Affordable — for AutoCAD, the commercial page lists:

Elie_Heloua · July 21, 2015, 7:04pm

Pour couper le fibre de carbone, pour plus de sécurité pour la santé, couper dans un contenant pour leur remplir d’eau…Selon que j’ai vue dans Youtube. Je ne me souviens pas lequel… (English use translate google sorry)

Andrew_Spurgeon · July 21, 2015, 7:36pm

I settled on using ArtCam for CAM, it’s easy to use and while it may lack some features of more engineering focused CAM products, it’s very easy to use and a low learning curve.

SonicStrikeFPV · July 21, 2015, 8:34pm

@Jose_Chambrot when i click on save tool path what post possessor do i use with cut2d and the shapeoko3 cnc

Nick_Charlton · July 21, 2015, 9:34pm

maker cam is very good for 2d if you can get them in svg format through illustrator or inkscape. use it for all my mini quads https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrNDHGz-qb4