[LarryCNC]

bought a CNC3-3018Pro to see if i can grasp the concept of CNC machining.
The machine works fine Mechanically, but have an issue with software.
It comes with a GRBL control, which sends a .nc file to the machine and cuts perfect, however thats as far as i can get this far. need to know what FREE software needed to be able to CAD and have it save in a .nc file
Im sure everyone has this problem in the beginning
Let me know if anyone has any solutions
Larry

 

[Woiim]

bought a CNC3-3018Pro to see if i can grasp the concept of CNC machining.
The machine works fine Mechanically, but have an issue with software.
It comes with a GRBL control, which sends a .nc file to the machine and cuts perfect, however thats as far as i can get this far. need to know what FREE software needed to be able to CAD and have it save in a .nc file
Im sure everyone has this problem in the beginning
Let me know if anyone has any solutions
Larry

A free version of Easel does both. It is a web based basic version of Easel Pro which has a monthly fee. Another is CarveCo Maker which is a monthly or yearly subscription and combine with free UGSPlatform program is a great way to do your carvings. I have had this setup for three months and can't fault it to give a easy and great outcomes. I think CarveCo Maker is currently US$15 per month and it is well worth it for what your subscription gives you. . Another great easy to use program if are going to laser as well is Lightburn. at AU$86 outright purchase. It is an all in one program for laser images etc.and very easy to use

 

[jw2170]

G'day @LarryCNC , welcome to the forum..

 

[old55]

Welcome to the forum @LarryCNC

 

[Roland Johnson]

bought a CNC3-3018Pro to see if i can grasp the concept of CNC machining.
The machine works fine Mechanically, but have an issue with software.
It comes with a GRBL control, which sends a .nc file to the machine and cuts perfect, however thats as far as i can get this far. need to know what FREE software needed to be able to CAD and have it save in a .nc file
Im sure everyone has this problem in the beginning
Let me know if anyone has any solutions
Larry

Go to Carbide 3D website and down loar the free Carbide Create soft ware .It creates the nc. files and is similar to the vectric line of products.

 

[LarryCNC]

woiim
Thank you for the reply.
I will checkout the Easel website and products
Will post on any success or un success
Larry

 

[LarryCNC]

James and Old55
Thank you for the welcome
Hope to learn alot from all you wonderful people
Larry

 

[LarryCNC]

Roland
Downloaded the Carbide Create and Motion
Can only save as an .c2d
or Export as an .svg
I believe the build is 551
Larry

 

[Roland Johnson]

Roland
Downloaded the Carbide Create and Motion
Can only save as an .c2d
or Export as an .svg
I believe the build is 551
Larry

The file in the Cad is .c2d but the cam file is saved as .nc they have a good support system and a good forum