I am going to be building my own machine based on the same principal Hack used. I am reading this forum night and day and have learned a great deal. When it comes to programs I am lost.
I want to be able to make signs, carve details into work I build(such as logo), and I would also like to be able to scan in a drawing or a picture and convert it so it can be machined.
I am planning on using Mach3 for controller software, unless someone else has another suggestion. I can't afford to spend a lot of money for software, so my question is: Is what I want possible with software that costs under $300?
What would you suggest for cad/cam? Any options at all or am I just not going to be able to make it happen?
Thank you
Stephen