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by dealguy11
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:51 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Struggling newbie needs help please
Replies: 4
Views: 266

Re: Struggling newbie needs help please

A couple of things to check: 1. In job setup, is your z-zero position set to the machine bed or to the top of the material? Did you zero the machine to the same place? Both of them need to be the same. 2. In Material Setup (under the Toolpath tab on the right side of the screen), what is your Home/S...
by dealguy11
Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:48 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Moving vectors AND toolspaths between sheets?
Replies: 23
Views: 2974

Re: Moving vectors AND toolspaths between sheets?

That's why I prefer toolpath templates. Make a template from the first sheet, then import it and answer yes when it asks if you want to apply to all sheets. You'll end up with 2 sets of toolpaths for the first sheet - easy enough to delete the extra set.
by dealguy11
Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:30 am
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: How to get More Cleaner finish
Replies: 8
Views: 459

Re: How to get More Cleaner finish

Most of the time when we answer something like this we have to be careful to take the machine's capabilities into account. This is not one of those times. Your Omnitech machine can run faster than that, especially if you start with a 1/8" tapered ballnose for the first finish path. When I do carving...
by dealguy11
Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:36 am
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: How to get More Cleaner finish
Replies: 8
Views: 459

Re: How to get More Cleaner finish

I would start by trying higher modeling resolution. Create a new file, holding the "Shift" key while you create it. That should give you two additional options for modeling resolution. Choose "Maximum". Now re-import the model into your new file. Don't copy the component you already created - its re...
by dealguy11
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Any AI masterpieces ?
Replies: 31
Views: 2758

Re: Any AI masterpieces ?

Funny you should post a dragon. Here is an AI one that I'm still working on. I intend to put it on a box as a gift for a young musician I know. I'm finding that there's still a lot of work to make it look the way I want after generating the initial image.
by dealguy11
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:48 pm
Forum: Free CNC Projects
Topic: Custom design model needed
Replies: 2
Views: 567

Re: Custom design model needed

Probably should post this in a different section of the forum where it will more likely be seen.
by dealguy11
Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: Laser Module - General
Topic: My Laser Adventure
Replies: 5
Views: 904

Re: My Laser Adventure

Thanks for posting your adventure. I just picked up a WinCNC based machine that includes a 20w diode laser, and have been wondering where to start. I knew smoke control would be an issue - need to figure that part out.
by dealguy11
Tue Mar 05, 2024 6:33 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Is there a way to do this
Replies: 41
Views: 2102

Re: Is there a way to do this

Yes, you are. Multiple tools in the same toolpath menu results in rest machining, which shouldn't be causing your issue.
by dealguy11
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:09 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Wish
Replies: 12
Views: 821

Re: Wish

Given the way the Vectric surface modeling works, I think we're unlikely to see simulation of undercuts. The Vectric products model surfaces, not full 3d objects. They would need to completely reprogram not only the entire data model that underlies 3d modeling in these tools, but all the functions t...
by dealguy11
Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:19 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Engraving Toolpath too deep.
Replies: 2
Views: 183

Re: Engraving Toolpath too deep.

File or pictures, please, including vectors, toolpath settings and specific tool. Just guessing otherwise.
by dealguy11
Thu Feb 29, 2024 2:45 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Is there a way to do this
Replies: 41
Views: 2102

Re: Is there a way to do this

You don't need to bake to create a vector around the components. Just select all the components you want to carve, then hit the "Create vector boundary around selected components" button (note the "s" in "components"). I generally put off baking as long as possible - generally until I need to sculpt...
by dealguy11
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:24 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: inlay tool path
Replies: 6
Views: 471

Re: inlay tool path

Yeah, I wondered if that would be a problem. I did a really quick test earlier and it seemed to work but a more rigorous test shows that it doesn't .
by dealguy11
Tue Feb 27, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Folding triangle
Replies: 5
Views: 395

Re: Folding triangle

If it's an equilateral triangle wouldn't the angle be 30 degrees?

If that's the case, get yourself a 120 degree v-bit and go to town, just as you would a 90 degree v-bit with a cube. Or, use a moulding or chamfer toolpath to accomplish it (though not as sharp in the bottom as the v-bit would be).
by dealguy11
Tue Feb 27, 2024 6:26 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: inlay tool path
Replies: 6
Views: 471

Re: inlay tool path

You might try offsetting the vectors for the male parts out by .15" using the offset tool. Then create the male toolpath using a more reasonable allowance offset (like .015)...you're still going to need one, it's just going to be entered on the male, not the female side. I was going to suggest a neg...
by dealguy11
Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:03 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Limit Depth of Finish Pass in VCarve Pro?
Replies: 5
Views: 361

Re: Limit Depth of Finish Pass in VCarve Pro?

VCarve Pro does support the zero plane functionality, which should help so long as your fingerboard is all at the same height. You can create a zero plane and, if necessary, adjust its base height to the edge of the curve on your fingerboard to prevent the bit from plunging to full depth. So, if the...