Originally Posted by
MichaelHobbyson
I am using iModela for some time now and I got pretty much what I have expected:
- this is the first "consumer" machine that I used so far. All other non expensive routers were not really consumer machines. They were light Cnc machines for hobbist. You get a nice coffer, modern Usb connection, quick start up guide. In 10 minutes, you get software installed and get machine running
- online user manuals were all japanese, I guess they did not had time to translate them to english when they created the CD or there is a language bug in the install routine
- it would be very nice to have LED light inside. I will maybe install such thing myself. If anybody has ideas for this, please let me know
- To answer question below, it can read G code from other Cam system. Not tried this yet myself
- creator software on the CD is very easy to use, good job. But tool paths can be better, a lot of time is wasted in air or already machined regions
- would love to use 4 axis unit for unit machining. Is there any way to get this for affordable money without buying the Artcam express software?
- any ideas where to order different materials and tools, would be good
- my first project was today machining personalized beer mats, worked very well, but had to use sand paper to remove chips at edges later