I have a background in 2D CAD for control systems design and I have to say that this program seems very powerful underneath a very simplistic and easy to understand shell.
Awesome video brother! I have never owned or operated a CNC machine however, I am seriously researching building one vs buying one. I look forward to seeing more video instruction from you.
Hey ! Thanks for your video ! i was multiple hours in finding a way to make my desktop CNC machine working and i found your video. i was able to follow your step and create my designs. Now i need to plug my CNC and make it work. Thanks again !
Excellent video! You just won my subscription. This is the first video that I been able to find and the programming of a cnc. There is numerous videos on the unpacking and build up of the cnc’s.
Erick , This video is GREAT and answered so many questions I had about CNC operation and software all done in like 19 minutes. I will download the Vector software and practice using it . Thank you and Merry Christmas to all the great people of Stepcraftusa and Stepcraft Germany.
This is awesome and a great teaching video!!! Keep them coming. I will be purchasing a M-1000 but this software was a question mark as the intuitiveness of it. It definitely looks doable for me.
Awesome video...the closing comment "Now, all we have to do is save it to the CNC machine"...How do you do that?....dumb question. The CNC has a controller...is it wired to the computer or transfer files via USB. Seeing how the file is transferred and seeing the CNC started would take the video to the next level. I make tiny mother of pearl inlays for headstock and fretboards (right now by hand). The MoP pieces are generally 50mm Sq. x 2mm thick. Any recommendations on an appropriate sized machine?
Many thanks for nudging me to actually start using my CNC mill that I bought in 2013 and haven't cut anything on it as I just wanted to learn the CNC process after 60 years of conventional machining.......I think the popular little 3018 CNC router that is sold on EBAY, AMAZON and other areas for about A$200 would be the ideal start up to get anyone into making things with CNC without the blood, sweat and tears of the learning curve ..........no one in his right mind would contemplate writing G code for the tool path to do even a relatively simple project like this coaster.
Thanks for sharing, I'm new to the CNC world. Great job explaining things I picked up a couple new things even after watching many videos you covered a couple things that many have not. New sub here for sure!
having a problem with the computer communicating with the cnc machine. am i missing something? i have the program down but just cant get it to work with the cnc machine....
It was interesting to see how you were able to draw and set up the Coaster using the software. Nicely done. I was hoping that you would be able to set up the piece in the mill and actually see it working. Learning the software is perhaps the biggest challenge to this SC. I have yet to see a video where the item is drawn out and then completed in a cnc mill. Thanks for sharing.
This is almost 3 years later I am watching this.. I am always fearful of buying something and then a newer/improved product comes along. I also realize companies aren't going to typically sabotage selling their current product (e.g. the M1000) a few months shy of a new/better/etc coming out.. but.. it would be great if there was a rough idea if there is an improved M1000 coming soon as I wont be buying for the next few months. Or is the M1000 like the best for the next 5 to 10 years and there is no reason not to purchase in the coming months? The build quality looks amazing. I can't imagine anything newer is going to be much better in terms of the material used to build the machine with. But maybe new/better motors, more precise, faster, quieter, longer lasting? Newer tools (e.g. more powerful laser head, better router head, 3D printer updated, etc)?
Nice simple video; would have been helpful to see all the way through though. Getting the final file prepped for UCCNC and how that process works. Still learning but that would have been a nice final touch.
When I do this project, the .25” pocket hole tool step leaves me with a pocket hole 1/4” deep but only about 1/4 wide, so it’s as if I have a dado instead of a pocket
I have given up trying to find a CNC Company or person to do a wood carving project for me. It seems like there are two worlds in CNC. 1) folks that are mass producing a few items, with some personalization and people that just say NO to their customers. It’s a shame that some of the best CNC Work comes out of Russia…. You are also required to have an Item number… My futile attempts want to sell me CNC Equipment like Laguna… frustrating….
Thank you. A newer version is out now and I either noticed something different. When I select the pocket hole style, that you picked. My 3d only pockets a circle like the pocket tool to the left of the whole pocket.i tried many times. Seems like both pocket styles do the same thing.
I wish there was a video showing the next steps to get the machine to cut what you have on your files. CNC process is not easy at all. i struggled from installing the software to where I'm at now. Just trying to cut my first piece in the CNC.
Love the video. Such a shame VCarve won't let me beyond the pocket of the circle. It just hangs up and goes non-responsive. It's a vcarve thing tho, not anything to do here.
I followed your video but when I got to import the logo and resize it. It would make more than one logo on the program. Also when I clicked on the logo I got 6 dots to move the logo, not 4.
If you download the free trial can you save the designs you make for later when you can afford to purchase? I understand you can't send to G-code but would want to save the output to file so that I am ready for some serious CNC'ing when I can get the actual program.
How would one clamp piece this small ? Make it larger like 12x12 and then jig it out ? Can this go directly to step craft or you have to setup the uccnc? I haven’t seen a video from start to finish including the operation
Hi. Good video! Im wondering, do you have a video concerning perfect circles? I just bought my cnc and i cant get perfect circles. Im getting ovals :( Can you please help me. Thanks in advance.
Just followed this tutorial, but it did not cut out the circle complete like yours, it only cut a single line, not sure what I did wrong as I followed exactly what you did a number of times
Your products are amazing. Can I get financing on the D840 fully auto package to start my business?? I have lots of ima bima 610 cnc experience and this is like the mini version but better. Also, you guys should work on a vacuum pod system for the aluminum table.
Man, I have no idea wtf I am doing wrong. I followed the exact steps you layout here, but for the circle, it ends up creating 2 toolpaths. Which ends up just making a circle line without pocketing out the whole center circle. It also wants to do 5 passes instead of 2. I even tried doing it without the logo and it still down a profile path despite selecting the pocket. I had 1/8in end mill selected, it cut out then logo just fine. But it will not do the circle correctly. I reset 3 times to make sure I was doing everything the exact same way you were. All the settings were the same, everything. It will not do the circle. Oh and when I set up to do the radius corners, it wanted to do 17 passes....
Hello. I'm interested in starting a side business making clocks. Nothing bigger than 2 feet in diameter. What machine, accessories and software will I need? I'd like to offer maybe 5 different shapes to keep it simple. The clock mechanism being flush is a must. Thanks.
Mr. Stepcraft Inc. Amazing explanation: but I have a question, does this software work on all types of CNC? Well, I don't know anything about that, but I always wanted to have a CNC and bought a toy called 3018 CNC Engraving Machine from ebay and I have no idea how to use it, so I want to try it now with your valuable help in this video. Thanks in advance if this software is compatible.
I'm interested in learning more about your product. However, I've sent messages through your Facebook account and have provided my contact info as requested. I have also emailed you guys through the email you have provided. No one has reached out.
If you CAN'T output to your machine, then it is just a demonstration of what it can do, AND is more than limited in its capability. That is why I uninstalled it immediately. How about teaching something that is basic, but that can be actually USED to make something the user wants.
