Having lots of fun with the machine working again. I'll try not to allow any tool crashes anymore.
I got my manual written G-code verified tested and working to cut pockets in my electronics doors in order to mount cooling fans. Now I just need to cut the actual doors instead of scrap wood.
My dad is in town and I showed off the machine to him today. I engraved his name on the back of his cell phone for him. Now he's got a souvenir to take back home
I also dropped $175 and purchased a license for Mach 3. I like the software a lot and know I'll be using it for a long time to come.
I'm still anxious to get my feet wet with CAM. I still have never done anything in CAM, other than look at a million websites and tutorial videos. I think I'll try out CamBam as it looks like it has the most bang for the buck (cheap buck too!) at the moment. Anybody happy with other low cost CAMs? The majority of my stuff will be 2.5D stuff, but I do have the need to make 3D molds every now and then for composite fabrication.
I'm also interested in a good (and cheap) engraving program. I'd like to be able to choose pretty much any Windows font, and especially interested in engraving in several languages. Suggestions?