How To Setup The Post Processor in Vectric Vcarve, Aspire & Cut2D

How To Setup The Post Processor in Vectric Vcarve, Aspire & Cut2D - IDC Woodcraft

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This video tells you how to set up the post processor in Vectric Vcarve, Aspire & Cut2D so you can have your design software write te g code for your CNC router projects.
This video refers to the version 11 release of the Vectric design software. If you have version 10 or less, follow the same steps. The difference is you will not have to open the pop-up menu to populate the post processor
The proper post processor is required to run your specific CNC router, whether it's a Bobs CNC, Sienci Labs Longmill MK2, Shapeoko, Onefinity, Laguna, Avid, Shop Sabre, Phantom CNC, etc.
Every CNC router or any CNC machine for that matter must have a post processor so the design software knows how to write the g-code so your CNC machine can run your CNC woodworking project properly.
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This video explanation is for Vectric Cut2d Desktop, Cut2D Pro, Vcarve Desktop, Vcarve Pro, and Vectric Aspire
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@bigmike4080 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Garrett. My employer has just recently bought a CNC. This video has helped me a lot in preparation for when the CNC is installed.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Big Mike, my pleasure brother! I'm glad it was helpful!

@tonytillman316 9 ай бұрын

Saved me again! I just started the CNC journey, bought the X-Carve, and learned Easel pretty well, but wanted to upgrade to V-Carve, downloaded it, started designing, and plugged in my X-CARVE... Nothing! LOL Did some searching on KZfaq, found this video first, and in 16 minutes I was all set. Thank you! Also, your bits are amazing!

@IDCWoodcraft 9 ай бұрын

Tony, you're so welcome brother! I'm glad this one did the trick for you and that your bits have been treating you well over there! Happy cutting!

@frankbudde7225 Жыл бұрын

Garrett, Thank You for sharing the information and making us just a little bit smarter. It also puts the fun back in wood working. You are a God send.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Frank, I am happy to hear that brother. Woodworking is so much fun with a CNC isnt it?

@frankbudde7225 Жыл бұрын

Yep, I haven't had so much fun sin we had the cat fixed.

@patcarl4641 Жыл бұрын

Thanks CNC brother! I have been struggling for weeks with designing a couple of projects only to save the tool paths and then not being able to find them!😮. I finally watched this and the light bulb went off 🎉. I have spent at least 80 hrs…..seems like…..working on VCarve pro and have yet cut anything! If I did find files they were saved as .tap and my gsender was reading them as very small fractions of inches. I hope now I’m on a trail that will get me very productive very soon. I have watched so many videos by you and others trying to figure this out. Along the way I have definitely learned a lot and now I think this will be fun! Thank you PatCarl

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Pat, it will be well worth the effort my friend! Keep working hard and learning everything you can.

@williampeterson8606 Жыл бұрын

I am going to purchase Vectric Cut2D 11.5 for my home build cnc. I am sure your instuctions will get my grbl controller working now. Thanks again Garrett. You have helped ever so much.😊

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

William, congrats on wanting to get Cut2D, you will be very happy with that software!

@fredjohn808 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Garrett, brilliant video. I've spent hours trying to get my Wincnc to work, thanks for your help, no one else tell you all this, Your The Man!

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Fred, thanks brother! I'm happy to help my friend!

@williampeterson8606 Жыл бұрын

You do a remarkable job explaining your craft. Thanks Garrett very much.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

William, you are so welcome brother!

@taydiep3949 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time making all the great videos. I have learned a lot.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Tay, it is my pleasure. You are so welcome my friend.

@JoeLazzara Жыл бұрын

Thanks Garrett, this is great information!! Again, thank you for taking the time to teach us this stuff and for the countless hours you spend making these educational videos. I GREATLY APPRECIATE YOU. I'll be checking my Vectric now and I can change it if I need to thanks to this video. 😃👍

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Joe, thanks brother, I've always strived to help you the best I can with the knowledge in my noodle!

@tedposobiec Жыл бұрын

When would you want to use the MM instead of the inch?

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

@@tedposobiec if you work in metric, use mm

@ca8920 Жыл бұрын

Just setting up my new Longmill, thanks for the information.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Chris, glad to help brother!

@MrFoxtar 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, Garrett, You have become my go-to instructor while learning Vcarve software. Thank you very, very much.

@IDCWoodcraft 9 ай бұрын

MrFoxtar, no problem brother! I'm glad to be a part of your cnc journey and hopefully make things a little easier for you along the way! Happy cutting!

@johnforeman4393 Жыл бұрын

Wasn't what I was after, but in watching your video I was able to figure out what I needed, so thanks! I was adding M commands to my post processor to automate a relay that runs my vacuum.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

John, excellent! I'm glad it helped brother!

@marcadrian9778 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Garrett, you make it easy to follow and saved me a lot of time.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Marc, glad to help my friend!

@Coffeeology 9 ай бұрын

Garrett! I got it! Thanks for all the AMAZING INFO!!!

@IDCWoodcraft 9 ай бұрын

Coffeology, i am so glad to hear it my friend!

@lynnwalker8880 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Lynn, you are so welcome my friend.

@markhofer3736 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Garrett very helpfull info

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Mark, you are so welcome brother.

@jodimoore753 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Very helpful!!

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Jodi, glad it was helpful!

@scottingham5901 5 ай бұрын

Just learning Cut2D Desktop, your instruction was very helpful.

@IDCWoodcraft 5 ай бұрын

scottingham5901, im so happy to hear that brother! Keep working hard and learning everything you can.

@edzinator8499 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Garret, I feel better knowing its that easy, I was having trouble due to having the trial version on a part I designed, so i'm sure it will be fine in the full version.

@IDCWoodcraft 3 ай бұрын

edzinator8499, you are so welcome my friend. I am excited for you to get the full version so you can get to cutting!

@orsu2001 Жыл бұрын

Whohooo 🥳🥳🥳 another great video thanks 😍💪

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Orsa, my pleasure, so glad to help out.

@tomcombs2465 4 ай бұрын

Thank you this is the first understandable explanation of how to add the pp!!!

@IDCWoodcraft 4 ай бұрын

Tom, you're so welcome brother I'm glad I could help!

@lylebarwick738 6 ай бұрын

Your guidance and knowledge is very much appreciated. Thank you

@IDCWoodcraft 5 ай бұрын

Lyle, you're so welcome brother! Glad to help!

@thelfordlacan7471 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Bob. I got it clear and sharp.

@IDCWoodcraft 3 ай бұрын

thelfordlacan7471, you are so welcome my friend.

@mye-rin Жыл бұрын

Got it. Thanks man!

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Myerin, No problem 👍

@user-gm1yz1ck5o 9 ай бұрын

I spent 3 hours watching your love symbol video to get it right and then couldn't figure out how to get it to my longmill. Thank you for this video.

@IDCWoodcraft 9 ай бұрын

user-gm1yz1ck5o, I am so glad to hear this one helped you my friend.

@adamwatkins76 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Adam, you are so welcome my friend.

@markjoy69 9 ай бұрын

Got it now thanks. Mark

@IDCWoodcraft 9 ай бұрын

MarkJoy, right on brother! Glad to hear you got it sorted.

@hendersonhandmadeironwoodc8881 Жыл бұрын

I just recently purchased my first cnc router,a Fox Alien Masuter Pro and found your channel researching all I can on how to operate this new toy,I have watched quite a few of your videos in the last few days and the content is top notch & second to none ,I really appreciate all you are doing for us beginners,have purchased a few bits recently from your website and that first order was nothing shy of impressive,my latest order should be here on Saturday and I can't wait to recieve it. Thank You,Jeremy

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Henderson, congrats on getting your new machine my friend, right on! And thanks for letting me know the bits made it safe and sound. As for the videos, it's my pleasure! I'm glad to be a part of your CNC journey and hopefully make things a little easier for you along the way! Keep up the great work!

@strongheartwsi431 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much sir , Your So Kind Informative video making day easier for lots of beginners like me.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Strongheart, you are so welcome brother!

@wayneelton2507 Жыл бұрын

thanks Garrett

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Wayne, you are so welcome my friend.

@markkeller7038 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Mark, glad you liked this one brother!

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Mark, glad you liked this one brother!

@leonfoster6740 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Leon, you bet! Thank you for supporting me and what I do brother!

@scottdouglass9795 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, this one is even better than Vectric's.

@IDCWoodcraft 4 ай бұрын

scottdouglass9795, you are so welcome my friend.

@titotorres5456 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@IDCWoodcraft Ай бұрын

titotorres5456, You're welcome! Happy woodworking!

@cncprogrammer3265 Жыл бұрын

When I bought my CNC Router, my plan was to do my drawing and designing in Mastercam and use a suitable post processor. My machine came with V Carve Pro. The machine manufacturer recommended a post processor in the V Carve. Looking in the Mastercam post processor list, I didn't see that post processor. I thought I would try a Generic Fanuc which often works with many machines. When it doesn't though, and you go right to cutting, you can get some not so good results. Dry run it first and see what happens. Still, cutting air without setting off alarms or stopping the machine is no assurance you are using a compatible post processor. Attempting to cut a piece will reveal the incompatibilities and leave you with scrap or possibly a damaged machine. So I would import my Mastercam model into Vectric in a compatible cad format and generate my toolpaths in Vectric. That seemed to work OK. Then I began to use Vectric more and more for design, as I became more and more familiar with it. Now I tend to use both software depending on what I'm doing. Still, using the correct post processor is vital. Using the wrong one can drive your machine to do some things you weren't expecting, like getting a different piece then your graphic check is showing. Then you are trying to figure out why you got a piece that looks so different. Something is definitely very wrong. Yes it is, and it may be you are using the wrong post processor for your machine. How do I know that? Um, well, let's just say I know stuff.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

All great points CNC programmer. You are totally right, a good dry run before you do anything is always a good idea.

@tomcollick8111 Жыл бұрын

Great information. Do you know why Phantom CNC is not in the Vcarve software for post processors?

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Tom, I would reach out to Phantom to get the most up to date post processor for your specific machine. Your machine likely has features that other machines don't and you want to get the one that works best for yours.

@luisoquendo4264 7 ай бұрын

Garret, thank you again for sharing your knowledge. Did you ever made a video on how to machine a classical guitar fretboard? If you didn't Would you make a video on that? I don't know how complicated it would be. Thank you.

@IDCWoodcraft 7 ай бұрын

Luisoquendo, that is a great idea brother! I will put it on the "video to make list" thanks for the suggestion.

@simonchambers3900 Жыл бұрын

I have a trend smart plus. It has goya controller and Bach software. I want to run a different software. The dealer told me I need the extensions. You spoke about extensions and post processors in this video. Can you explain the difference. Many thanks.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Simon, a post processor writes gcode in a specific way so that the cnc controller software can interpret it correctly. An extension in your case might mean an additional bit of software built into your controller that you need to purchase before you can use a different software.

@dbarger4826 Жыл бұрын

How do you know if the post processor is inch or metric? PS still running your bits and they're holding up fantastic.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

D Barger, usually the title of the post processor will say gbrl (inch) or gbrl(mm) denoting what unit of measure.

@kirkovercash 6 ай бұрын

Awesome videos for this newby.... Question.... Is there a way to load a G-Code file that was created with Bobcad into Vectric Aspire and edit it? I have a flash drive with several G-Codes for pool cue points and designs, but may want to change the size, etc. I read something about converting to DXT files (or something like that) and then you may could. Any clue?

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

kirkovercash, absolutely! You're definitely on the right track with your thinking my friend. But, this one is a little tricky to walk you through over comments. I recommend joining Kate and I for our weekly live session we host every Wednesday at 8PM EST and we should be able to help guide you through it then!

@tangowhiskey1 3 ай бұрын

Garrett how do you set up a work piece that is a preexisting disc shaped like a stool seat ? Thanks for all of the awesome videos you have helped me get rolling with my Longmill MK2. Appreciate any help you can offer?

@IDCWoodcraft 3 ай бұрын

tangowhiskey1, This one is a little tricky to walk you through over comments my friend. I recommend joining Kate and I for our live sessions we host every Wednesday evening at 8PM EST. We should be able to help walk you through it then brother!

@tangowhiskey1 3 ай бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft Thanks Garrett I was at work is there a way to revisit that ?

@tangowhiskey1 2 ай бұрын

Hey Garrett thanks again for your replies. I was able to figure this out by treating my disc stock as a square. I made a 18 inch square on my spoil board and placed my circle stock inside of it similar to how it is set up in vectric. set my X/Y at the lower right hand corner of the square just like in the software. It worked like a charm. The only reason I was able to get that far was from watching you. The success of this project helped me to get over the hump of fear of failure since my very first project stopped 3/4 of the way through and I just kind of gave up. Once I decided to get back on that horse and after learning to set my computer to never sleep it worked out. Thanks again for all of the help you offer to all of us in CNC land. Wish I could send you a picture just for your opinion.

@leslielee1640 Жыл бұрын

Could you please help me with setting up my onefinity/ vectric sw for laser cutting. I can get my laser to creat a image real good ,but I can’t get it to cut out the Christmas stars. Thanks for your time..

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Leslie, lasers have a hard time cutting through thick material. Have you considered instead using the router portion of your CNC?

@navarholmes6358 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful. But what is the difference between using inches or mm? And would this affect how my toolpath or cnc might run?

@IDCWoodcraft 3 ай бұрын

navarholmes6358, Using inches or millimeters in CNC routing depends on which system you’re more comfortable with and the standards of the materials and tools you're using. If there's a mismatch between your design and your machine’s settings, like designing in inches but your CNC interprets in millimeters, it’ll throw off your project's dimensions. So, it’s important to keep the same measurement units from design to execution for accuracy.

@sufainahmad3575 6 ай бұрын

Thank you and it is very useful tutorial. How to do multiple option/switch post processor (for multiple tool that require different set of instruction) Ex: T1 / T2 / T3 have different instruction. Therefor if T1 (Set of instruction no 1) and T2 no 2 and so on.

@IDCWoodcraft 6 ай бұрын

sufainahmad3575, you are so welcome brother! For that I would recommend reaching out to your machine manufacturer on the best post processor to use for different tools.

@sufainahmad3575 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much @@IDCWoodcraft

@markhofer3736 Жыл бұрын

Hi Garret I am currently running a stratos pro cnc router with a fanuc controller i can not find a post processer on there list that wants to work on my cnc .can a guy get one made for it or is that not possible ?who do a guy get to make a post-processor if that is an option.Thanks Garret.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Wow nice machine Mark. That machine is a serious industrial piece of kit. You will have to reach out to the gents at Stratos to get you squared away with the equipment to run that bad boy properly.

@ThomasFlowers-jg4te Жыл бұрын

Hello Garrett, I have an older version of Aspire, version 9, and I am having some problems with the toolpaths. I manage to create my work and save it but when I take to my little CNC 3018 it does everything else except what it's supposed to. I was told that it could be related to the post processors. My CNC uses GRBL and I am not sure if it is compatible with Aspire. Is there any way to be certain if the two work well together? If not, is there anything I can do to fix the problem? I hope that you can help me out with this. Best wishes and thank you for your excellent tutorials. Thomas

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Thomas, I recommend reaching out to your machine manufacturer for this one my friend. They'll be able to help you the best on which post processor will work with your specific machine!

@jeffgreen8012 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great videos!! How do I run my job I have created? I was using Easel Pro, but have been messing around with Vcarve Desktop free trial. I want to send the "Avalon" sample job to my CNC. Do I need to export the gcode and use Easel Pro to send to my machine? Thank you

@IDCWoodcraft 5 ай бұрын

JeffGreen, so glad you liked this one brother! This one is a little tricky to walk you through over comments. I recommend joining Kate and I for our live sessions we host every Wednesday evening at 8PM EST. We should be able to help walk you through it then brother!

@jeffgreen8012 5 ай бұрын

Update, I believe I got it installed. I had downloaded the Easel PP and installed it in Vcarve Desktop Trial. I them re-calculated my toolpaths and re-saved. Imported into Easel Pro and sent the job. its the sample Avalon one but it is running. I will definitely like to check out the Wed sessons!!@@IDCWoodcraft

@jeffgreen8012 5 ай бұрын

So the Avalon sample is 2 toolpaths, it went and completed the pocket toolpath and looks great, however it didn't return to start position and hold for bit change. Then I presume I would change my window to the 2nd toolpath and start it up.

@georgenavarre5481 Жыл бұрын

Thanks i wasn't sure, just in case it gat changed for some reason .

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

George, no problem!

@VictorBoba Жыл бұрын

I have a Phantom CNC (SCR model) and am unable to find a compatible post processor for cutting circles or arc.Do you know which one works>

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Victor, I would recommend reaching out to Phantom about that one brother. They will have the most up to date post processor that you need.

@Bccad88 Жыл бұрын

GARRETT I just purchased vectic desktop and have a Longmill 30x30 I just did a project and tried to run it and the machine doesnt run. I am using UGS have grbl in the list, but after listing to this maybe I have chosen the wrong one. Can you help me

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Harold, that problem could be a bunch of things. Shoot me an email and I can help you better there.

@peterplantec7911 Жыл бұрын

This was terrific but I'd figured out most of it. What I don't yet know is how to get the software to see my CNC machine and connect! It must be intuitively obvious because I've been looking all day. I've watched several beginner tutorials and none of them tell me how to actually send my file to the machine.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Hey Peter, I just saw you other comments. You will need to be using a post-processor (such as UGS) to send it to your machine.

@PaulSchuster-yj4zb 9 ай бұрын

So once the post processor is set up and selected in vcarve, do I set the toolpath info in vcarve like I did for a shopbot, or do I set up toolpaths in gsender once the project is designed, considering a vcarve pro /Longpath MV2 system. Does gsender work under wimdows operating system ir does it use it own. What are the laptop specs needed to run gsender, or am I even using gsender? I am totally confused. Purchasing mv2 and vcarve pro soon.. Paul Schuster

@IDCWoodcraft 9 ай бұрын

Paul, I recommend taking a look at this video here brother: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rbdgqcqJx7m2omg.htmlsi=troyJ6YRR9Ath2My. I think you'll find it super helpful! If you're still having troubles, I recommend reaching out to Sienci directly and they should be able to help guide you in the right direction. Here's the link to their contact page: bit.ly/499dtxg

@navarholmes6358 3 ай бұрын

I am using vcarve pro v12. I am also new to cnc routing. I looked at my projects and my post processor type. I have a mis-match. My material setup is inches, my tool is 1/8 inch but my grbl is (mm). That doesn't seem right. Your thoughts? Could explain why my sender software is having weirdness issue. seem logical to use either inches or mm from start to finish.

@IDCWoodcraft 3 ай бұрын

navarholmes6358, Yes, you've pinpointed a common issue that can indeed cause problems. When your material and tool settings are in inches, but your post-processor is set to millimeters, this mismatch can result in incorrect tool movements because the commands sent to the machine are in a different unit of measurement than expected. For a cohesive workflow, you should ensure that the units in your Vectric software match the units your machine is set to interpret. If your machine operates in inches, select an inch-based post-processor in VCarve Pro. If your machine operates in millimeters, choose a mm-based post-processor. This ensures that when you create a toolpath in VCarve Pro, the G-code generated will communicate with your machine in the correct units, avoiding any issues during the routing process.

@Checkitfirst Жыл бұрын

Ok. After you save your tool path then what. Where do I go next and how do I do it?

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Check it, take a look at this video. Here is a link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eZpmrcqmvq2xXaM.html At around the 19 minute mark and on I show you exactly what to do once you save your toolpaths.

@garyhome7101 Жыл бұрын

So, I recently picked up a small cnc to learn on, but can't find a post processor listing for it. The test projects that came with it use an .nc format but the specific manufacturer doesn't display the specific machine in the drop-down list of of the menu in VCarve Desktop trial. I have a message out to them asking for the specific post processor info, so hopefully that arrives sometime soon!

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Gary, I just saw your previous comment brother. You're doing the right thing reaching out to your manufacturer. I would say to wait for their response and go off of their recommendations for now my friend.

@garyhome7101 Жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft I got the reply today regarding the post processor info, and essentially I need to manually create the machine config in VCarve to include my machine. I went ahead and purchased VCarve desktop and have been trying different machine configurations to match my machine - SainSmart genmitsu 4040 pro. So far I've carved my name on a piece of mdf using a GCode file as a post processor in the machine configuration, and that turned out OK. The candle software doesn't render the tool path very well, but it directed the machine just fine. Onward and forward!

@garyhome7101 Жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft I forgot to add that the manufacturer didn't have anything and referred me back to the software company. I shared the email with them and they provided the video tutorial of how to manually set up a post processor!

@jt2508 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mr. Fromme, I purchased an MK2 and Vcarve pro based on your recommendation. It Came yesterday, but I didn't get the purchased software, that I paid 699.00 for. Is there a special place needed to download and there must be registration numbers too? paperwork only shows ordered and paid for. Maybe you know where to get it. I emailed Sienci, but it said to expect 1-3 days for a response. I am impatient. Please help if you can. Thank you. Ps I did get my router bits I ordered from you and a few other nice treats... thank you Also i love your videos, they are so informative, and you are a great teacher.

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Hi JT, it depends on where you purchased the software from. If you bought it from Sienci, they are the ones to talk to about getting your download and registration code. If they don't respond within your time frame, consider giving them a call. They are a great group of guys and gals.

@jt792 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Fromme. I figured it out. I have the software installed and working and registered under my name. I am still watching and loving your videos JT

@williesmith1828 9 ай бұрын

I must say I have learned SOOOO MUCH from your videos…..but now I’m stumped because when I open my Sainsmart CNC…I’m not able to find my code that I’ve generated via vetric. I’m sure I’m doing something wrong. I need your help. I have went through the post processor selection options and selected Grbl

@IDCWoodcraft 9 ай бұрын

Willie, are you working with the trial version of the software? If so, you won't be able to generate the gcode. If not, I recommend sending a message over to vectric directly and they should be able to help you troubleshoot and give you a little better guidance than I can on this one! Here's their contact page just in case you need it: www.vectric.com/support

@skitt123 Жыл бұрын

Hi Garrett, my software just has the post processor drop down, it doesn't have the Machine drop down. And I noticed that the Machine menu is missing between the Model and Toolpaths menu at the top. What am I doing wrong?

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Scott, send me an email with a screenshot to garrett@idcwoodcraft.com. I can help you better that way.

@JuanMedina-en8xn Жыл бұрын

Hi Garrett i have a aspire 11.5 and i try tu cut a circle 35 inches on diameter and wen i take it to the machine only cuts a 3 1/2 inch circle can you help me please and thank you have blessed day

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Juan, make sure the post processor you are using is configured to the same units that your CNC machine control software is set up to. If you are using a (mm) post processor, try selecting the (inch) post processor for your machine!

@JuanMedina-en8xn Жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft thank you sir i will try it

@davidorourke9920 Ай бұрын

if you select GRBL mm instead of inches what effect would it have? (I work in inches)

@IDCWoodcraft Ай бұрын

davidorourke9920, Switching to GRBL mm would change the unit of measurement used in the software from inches to millimeters. This means all your measurements and tool paths would be in millimeters instead of inches. Just make sure to adjust your design accordingly when switching between the two units.

@trumpetflowerII 7 ай бұрын

From the thanks you received, viewers might be at varying levels. At 26:20, you say everything is "setup", but I didn't see how you got to Aspire and saved the file.

@IDCWoodcraft 7 ай бұрын

trumpetflowerll, you bring up an excellent point my friend. I will be sure to include this in future videos, thanks for sharing your insight!

@eliasjimenez1617 Жыл бұрын

Hola, tengo una biesse rover,con software xp600.en aspire dale un postprocesador biesse klever xp600,pero no es compatible.hay algúna forma de solucionarlo o hay que modificar algo? gracias

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Hola Elias, no estoy muy seguro acerca de tu máquina y controlador específicos. ¿Ha pensado en comunicarse con el fabricante de su máquina para solucionar el problema?

@eliasjimenez1617 Жыл бұрын

Hola,mi máquina es biesse Rover A 1542 5 ejes,con xp600

@fjcvideomarketing8617 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great video. I could use some help I’m a 75 year old newbie I have a cnc genmitsu 4040 pro I was using Easel and had no problem with my g code download to universal gcode sender. After watching you for a while I saw that I should be using VCarve desktop my problem I can’t figure out what post processor to use for my cnc. I tried looking at the genmitsu web site but couldn’t find any help If you could maybe point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it. Fred

@IDCWoodcraft 9 ай бұрын

Try using grbl (mm) or grbl (inch) brother!

@fjcvideomarketing8617 9 ай бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft thalami’s my friend will do

@paulreader1777 Жыл бұрын

So, do you explain what a post processor is, somewhere else?

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Paul, I'm sorry. I do not have a video on that subject at the moment. It is one that I've been asked about so has gotten on the "video to make" list. As far as time frames, I cannot say when it will be done.

@luckyanjeh4418 5 ай бұрын

Hi ,how about people who are using DSP A11 controller system to transfer CAD to CAM.

@IDCWoodcraft 5 ай бұрын

luckyanjeh4418, that is a tricky one brother. I would recommend you reach out to your controller manufacturer to find the specific post processor that works for your controller.

@luckyanjeh4418 5 ай бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft thanks

@chrismoose5824 Жыл бұрын

5 minutes of valuable info packed into a 16.5 minute video

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Lance, sorry to hear you didn't like the cadence of this video. I will work to change this for future videos.

@jeremycrisp4488 8 ай бұрын

But it did have valuable info😊

@MrRdjhebs Жыл бұрын

Perhaps a silly question but is there any free software that works? Or do I have to spend $700 in order to use my CNC machine?

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Robert, try out carbide create brother! A lot of other CNCers really enjoy using that software!

@MrRdjhebs Жыл бұрын

@@IDCWoodcraft thank you brother wish me luck. No success yet 😞

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

@@MrRdjhebs you'll get it!

@seansysig Жыл бұрын

Garrett I got a red message Sorry The Trial version of the software can only save toolpaths for data from the supplied tutorial files. Please load an unmodified tutorial file to test machined output. I guess it’s not true trial software!

@IDCWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Sean, I know that is frustrating, but it is just that, trial software. If you want to save your gcode you do have to purchase the software. I don't make the rules for Vectric or have any say regarding those things. I hope you're having great success with whatever version you choose.