It's alive! Video of first start to finish part

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I've cut plenty of things on my machine, but this is the first time I've used the whole tool chain from start to finish. I've got almost a year in the machine at this point and still a few months to go before I call it done (even though I'm sure it will always be a work in progress as I want to add more stuff).

I've got a dust collection system but I took it off for this video. My sister wanted me to make a video explaining the really high level concepts so she could show her friends. That's why I did the intro part with the simulation and the screen shot of the gcode.

I welcome any comments or suggestions. I am still new to CAM and machining in general so if you see something I could improve I would definitely appreciate the advice.

Vary nice job on the finer details of the router.

I see the little one has a Jeep. To keep my two boys interested longer I sped then up and added new motors.

This is a place with lots of info on Power Wheels mods. I did 24V on both the quad and the Polaris but I just can't keep the Polaris running. I go through motors in hours and gearboxes in days.

ModifiedPowerWheels.com • Index page

Have fun.

It's a shame that there was paint on the nice wood. Great machine though, looks very well built!:devious:

What CAM program are you using, I like the preview of it cutting so you see how the program runs.

I read mastercam at the top left when i watched the video at fullscreen. A fairly inexpensive solution is CutViewer. I see it packaged with CamBam and Meshcam

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Originally Posted by tkubic

I read mastercam at the top left when i watched the video at fullscreen. A fairly inexpensive solution is CutViewer. I see it packaged with CamBam and Meshcam

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thanks

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Originally Posted by CNC Lurker

thanks

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Sorry for the slow response. Yes, it is Mastercam.

You need to organize your toolbar states!!!!!

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Originally Posted by teccboxx

You need to organize your toolbar states!!!!!

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I literally just got it and installed the program. I'm still a complete novice at this program. Do you have an example of a better layout? And no, it isn't bootlegged. :)

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Originally Posted by bandtank

And no, it isn't bootlegged. :)

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LOL, the best way to get started with where you are at I would simply right click on the toolbar and select a preset toolbar state. Not knowing what level your have, if it is just router I would selct router. A good basic one is 2d toolpath and design is also decent.

I have taught Mastercam for 5 years so if you ever need any help just let me know. Congrats on your first run.

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Originally Posted by teccboxx

LOL, the best way to get started with where you are at I would simply right click on the toolbar and select a preset toolbar state. Not knowing what level your have, if it is just router I would selct router. A good basic one is 2d toolpath and design is also decent.

I have taught Mastercam for 5 years so if you ever need any help just let me know. Congrats on your first run.

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Thanks. So far I absolutely love it, but I haven't even begun to scratch the surface of what it can do. I'm figuring most of it out by flipping through the reference guide, but it really doesn't go into a lot of detail about most settings and operations. Are there any good books you would recommend that don't cost an arm and a leg to help me get started?