Best CNC software to run on your Mac - Including Carveco and Vectric

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We take a look at the best and easiest CNC software that you can run directly on your Apple Mac including how to run Carveco Maker and Vectric Vcarve.
Carveco Maker
store-us.carveco.com/?ref=JDD...
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CNCWITHME
www.cncwithme.com/a/214779483...
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UGS
winder.github.io/ugs_website/...
OpenBuilds Controller
software.openbuilds.com/
Gsender
sienci.com/gsender/
Easel
easel.inventables.com/
Carbide Create
carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/d...
Fusion 360
www.autodesk.com/products/fus...
DeskProto
www.deskproto.com/download/dp...
Vectric Vcarve and Aspire
www.vectric.com/free-trial/
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00:00 Introduction
00:48 Control software
02:08 Design software
06:55 Carveco and Vectric on Apple Mac

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21 июл 2024

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@TheLearningEnthusiast 3 месяца назад

As a Mac user, great to see this video. Just wish these software companies would make Mac versions or online versions. At least there is Easel. Running windows on Max is a fine option, too.

@gaiustacitus4242 2 месяца назад

The best CAD/CAM software I've ever used was Schlumberger's Geometric Modeler (GEM) and NC/g (the application used to generate tool paths and cutter location files, which then had to be post-processed to generate G-code) ran on a DEC VAXStation. The second best CAD/CAM software I'd only seen at the International Machine Tool Show (IMTS) in 1992. It was only available for the Mac, and unfortunately the hardware and software combination were far more expensive than lower quality offerings from competitors. The company went under because of low market adoption.

@Asnovich 3 месяца назад

Thank you This is useful I'm waiting full Carvera Air test

@richardsandford1607 3 месяца назад

Thank you! Great episode! An additional note about using Windows on a Mac is you must purchase a copy of Windows. I have used VMware as a way to run Windows another great free option.

@cheekyoscar1353 2 месяца назад

thanks james a really good video .. 👍👍❤️

@JamesDeanDesigns 2 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@tonyharrison8571 3 месяца назад

Thanks for addressing this subject James. Just a note, I put Windows 10 via BootCamp onto quite an old Mac to run Carveco, it worked but couldn't support the 3D view because of graphics limitations.

@JamesDeanDesigns 3 месяца назад

Yes, you will still need a computer of sufficient spec to run the relevant software

@woodman72265 3 месяца назад

I’m a Mac user. My path has been: Easel > Carbide Create Pro > Fusion. I agree with your recommendations for the most part: 1. Start with Easel. 2. Upgrade to: ? …. Fusion IMO. It might depend on what you’re doing, but for me, I am getting into metal and 3D printing so Fusion is great. Agree with your learning curve comment though.

@gaiustacitus4242 2 месяца назад

Boot camp is no longer available on the ARM version of the Mac (i.e., M1, M2, M3). For the M-series Macs, the only option to run Windows is via Parallels. The Parallels application can easily download and install a copy of Windows 11 for ARM, but be aware that this is a beta version.

@JamesDeanDesigns 2 месяца назад

Yes, think I covered all of this in the video other than the windows 11 part

@cyberlizardcouk 3 месяца назад

i was miffed when Carbide stopped being able to freely export gcode.

@YoKhoe 3 месяца назад

Bootcamp is no longer supported on ARM chips Macbooks/minis, and even if you are on the latest compatible MacOS software, I think the bootcamp support is probably not as up to date by Apple. If you happen to be able to get an older Mac, that's great I guess... but it's not an alternative to getting a brand new, low power, cheap PC/laptop for your shop and learn how to Windows

@AndyCarnegie 3 месяца назад

You can use parallels instead

@gaiustacitus4242 2 месяца назад

Parallels runs Windows as a VM on older Intel Macs as well as Windows runs in Bootcamp. I started running Windows in a VM with VMWare Fusion but tried Parallels at the recommendation of a friend in 2012 and have been using it ever since.

@neilgillies6943 3 месяца назад

LOL, this is the 21st century, running a windoze emulator on Mac is just ridiculous (and an extra expense if using Parallels) . Your tagline gives the impression to Mac users that this software will run natively on Mac which is a lie, stop doing that. You'd be far better to get the software companies involved to supply native software. /rant

@JamesDeanDesigns 3 месяца назад

Rant away. I literally list how many pieces of software that run natively on Mac, both control and CAD/CAM, then explain for those wanting Carveco or Vectric how to get them working on a Mac. Nothing deceiving, just explaining to those who don't know. I know why both Vectric and Carveco don't produce a Mac version and believe me when I say they are not going to produce one any time soon

@neilgillies6943 3 месяца назад

@@JamesDeanDesigns Yes, I've been using cnc/laser on Mac for about 30 years and am fully aware of how non-platform agnostic some older companies are. Thankfully nearly all of the 'new' companies around have seen the light and support all available platforms - most probably due to the construction software which allows multi-platform compilation of course, I'm not that naive 😁

@derekiwi 3 месяца назад

My favourite software is Carveco, which does not have a Mac version at this stage. Soon I will be tossing my Win computers and going to a Mac, and so I will be using emulation for Carveco. I also have a few other pieces of software, such as legacy compilers, that will be run the same way. The only reason I have waited this long is that connectivity from a Mac, especially via serial links, can be problematic at times.

@gaiustacitus4242 2 месяца назад

@@JamesDeanDesigns The decision not to support native applications on the ARM version Macs is a mistake by these companies. These new Macs are the ideal platform for engineering applications.