Thanks Mark for another video, I always learn something. Question ? At some point could you of maybe or you already have create one link that will take us to where we cold review all of the videos you are creating now. So we can revisit them for a refresher course. How long have you been using the Vectric software.
Thanks very much for watching! All of the videos in this series are in one playlist, which I have been linking in the end screen of the videos. Here's a link to that playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLLuYLaC3-QRNuVTej2P5emp1D4_Tm774p I've been using VCarve Pro for about 4 years, but I've only had version 9 for about 5 months.
Forever. It's a part of the video. Watch all the way 'til the end of the video, and you'll see the video thumbnails pop up when the screen changes to the MMN logo, with the black background. All of the thumbnails are clickable links.
I always learn something from even watching your beginner videos. They are great for reviewing and remembering features that I had completely forgotten about. I know putting these training videos together is a lot of work, but they are so valuable to those looking to learn. Thank you so much.
Another great video Mark. I am learning heaps by watching these and I come back to them more than once and always pick up another gem. Thanks for putting your time in for us newbies. I love the teardrop caravan and at one stage thought of making my own...however too many other projects to do it justice.
Yay! I finally now know how to move my 3D objects. (Never thought of pressing my scroll button) You see? Little things like this are HUGE to us newbies! Thanks again Mark for sharing your awesome knowledge. I'm looking forward to the next tutorial. Cheers my friend!
You're very welcome. I forgot to mention that if you don't have a scroll wheel on your mouse, you can hold down the CTRL button, then press and hold the left mouse button, and it does the same thing. Have a good one and thanks for watching!
Fantastic name :-) Thanks so much, just started with Aspire, imported my .dxf files, and the open vector rubbish has been driving me crazy for the last few hours until I found your video, very generous of you to take the time to help old idiots like me! I will now look for your other instructional videos.
Another fascinating video, Mark. This is the best explanation of open vectors and 3d files I've seen. Like Moonglow said, the little things are huge for us beginners.
Thanks very much! Sadly, neither the Willys nor the camper is mine. I used them for inspiration back when I was into building teardrop trailers. I've always loved the Willys Overland, so that pic just combined the 2 things I really like. I've had that wallpaper on my computers since about 2009, and it's kind of like that favorite hat or shirt you refuse to get rid of.
Just ordered a CNC today with Vcarve Desktop. Without the ability to put it to practice yet its confusing, but I will be using it as a bible when that time comes, hopefully it will be much clearer for me.
Mark, this is not a question about this video but I'm not certain who else to go to. I'm just about ready to purchese my cnc router. The machine manufacturer offers the vectric products at about a 15% discount. Do you know if there is any downside to purchasing it through the machine guy. I'm concerned that updates or possible upgrades down the road might be an issues. Thanks so much for your time and sharing your expertise.
This is really a question for the machine manufacturer, but I'll do my best. When you get your machine, you'll most likely be told to go to Vectric's website and create a V&Co account. That's where you'll get the license code to activate your software, download the clipart that comes with the software, and access Vectric's free project files. Once you do that, any updates or upgrades to the software will go through Vectric - not your machine manufacturer. I would still reach out to the machine manufacturer to confirm what I've just said (different manufacturers have different policies,) but you should be okay. Do know that Vectric does not offer any discounts on their software, so getting the 15% price reduction is a good thing, as long as it's a legal, licensable copy of the software. Good luck, and thank you!
Another super video. I’m in the process of building my Gatton. I’ll be using VCarve desktop and Mach 3. So I’m wondering (and maybe you’ll cover this later), but when your cutting a project like the eight ball where two different router bits are necessary, does the program tell you when to change bits ? Or does it just stop, you change the bit and have to run the other g code for the other vectors ??
Thank you! The machine stops and returns to X and Y zero. You then change bits, load the next g-code file, set your Z zero, fire it up, and start cutting again.
Are you able to center the imported DXF file to the material by using the mouse to drag the vectors or are you limited to using the "aligned selected objects" function?
Yes, you can certainly use the mouse to drag the vectors. Select all of the vectors, put the cursor over one of the selected vectors and left-click. That puts you into Move and Transform mode. Then you can use the boxes that appear, to move or scale the vectors. Using Align Selected Vectors is just a faster way to make sure you have it centered precisely, but you do not have to do it that way if you'd prefer not to.
I wanted to download the file to follow along but the link doesn't work. So I went to your website and purchased it for $0, along with a coffee cup. I got the big one, hope it fits under my Keureg. I was under the impression that the file was gonna be emailed to me but I haven't received it yet.
Thank you for the heads up! I fixed the link, so things should be working correctly now. As for the file, there's a download link on your invoice, and a download link should have been emailed to you within a few seconds of your order. Check your spam folder. If it's not there, get hold of me through the Contact Us page on my website. And thank you again for your order!
Hello, I hope you will read this as I do not know who I can ask for help. I am new to cnc, but have some previous experience from lasers. I am trying to use cut2d as friend of mine lend me his laptop for a while with this program, any way I am testing is and what I have found and this is an issue even he (using program for years) can not understand or find solution. The matter is that my 3018 is cutting in strange way. I have a vector in DXF imported to cut2d, then do pocket from part it needs to have deep cut but not all the way through. Problem is that object has dimension of 25mm by 34.8mm, while the object on cnc bed after beeing done is somehow much smaller. Vector says right size as supposed to be, but the cutter is making it much smaller. My cnc is brand new, been lubricated with pfte lubricant as was told is best for it. Anyway it works smooth but cuts away from it should. Not sure what is wrong. Laser does same job much longer but very accurate then cnc is not even close. I set large rpm as that helps as far as I know, the feed I believe it is called, was stepped from 2k mm/min to 300mm/min, on laser I go for 200mm/min but that is just for reference. Let say you imagine outline of the side of a car with visible front of the car and RL and FL wheel. Bottom of the car is cut fine, then going up, the car squeeze from top. In that way is cut as 34.8mm length but about 22mm hight only. still with similar shape but not as tall as vector says in the program. Could it be a problem with post processor? I use cut2d to send it on cnc, I mean I cut straight from the program. It should work? Actually it does but wrong size. Could be that a problem? Sorry for long question but I found mane good info in yours videos and I got respect to you and some way I hope you may had similar problem in the past as I see your experience is very large. Better than mine for sure, but frankly I appreciate I found your videos on YT as It is great told about cnc and those stuff. Cheers Luke
I would reach out to Vectric Support for this one, Luke. I don't send straight from Vectric to my machine, so I have no idea how it handles the Post Processor. I would check the mechanical first, however. Snug up any couplers on lead screws/ball screws/belts/etc... to make sure they're nice and tight. Make sure nothing on any of the axes are binding, and just generally give it a good going over. New machines do have a break-in period where things need adjustment and tightening for the first few hours it's in service. I don't know what kind of drive system you have, but if you have any kind of couplers, between the lead screws or ball screws and the stepper motors, you might want to add slippage marks to them so you can identify an issue at a glance. I did a very short video (3 minutes) on that, here: ruclips.net/video/WeLIJaUyOWk/видео.html
Hold down the CTRL key, then tap the letter A to select all of the vectors in the DXF file. Then you should be able to resize it. If that selects vectors you don't want to select, hold down the SHIFT key and click the vectors you don't want selected. That will deselect them.
Also, look down in the description box of this video. You'll find a link to the play list for this entire series. Follow along in your software as you watch the first 7 parts. You should have the hang of things after that.
major problem. toolpath simulations look good. But when I hit start the project the router goes to appropriate place but then tries to dive straight to the near bottom of the wood. Its going way too deep, much father than I "asked" or the tool simulations showed. any ideas?
Where are you setting your Z zero, both in the Job Setup and outside on the machine? They should be the same - meaning, if you set the Z zero to the surface of the material in the software, you need to set your Z zero to the surface of the material out on the machine.
@@MarkLindsayCNC turns out. my machine was set in inches. that didn't help. and the Z height over material was set sky high. So that resulted in the reenactment of a swimmer diving into a concrete pool from the 10 meter board. Got it handled though!
Thanks Mark for another video, I always learn something. Question ? At some point could you of maybe or you already have create one link that will take us to where we cold review all of the videos you are creating now. So we can revisit them for a refresher course.
How long have you been using the Vectric software.
Thanks very much for watching! All of the videos in this series are in one playlist, which I have been linking in the end screen of the videos. Here's a link to that playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLLuYLaC3-QRNuVTej2P5emp1D4_Tm774p
I've been using VCarve Pro for about 4 years, but I've only had version 9 for about 5 months.
how long will the link be there for people to access.
Forever. It's a part of the video. Watch all the way 'til the end of the video, and you'll see the video thumbnails pop up when the screen changes to the MMN logo, with the black background. All of the thumbnails are clickable links.
Your presentation was very easy to follow. Being 77 years old the ole brain doesn't work as fast as a teenager.😳
great video, very helpful step by step instructions thank you!
I always learn something from even watching your beginner videos. They are great for reviewing and remembering features that I had completely forgotten about. I know putting these training videos together is a lot of work, but they are so valuable to those looking to learn. Thank you so much.
New subscriber, just wanted to say thanks. I appreciate the time and effort it takes to make these videos. Thanks from all us newbies!
Another great video Mark. I am learning heaps by watching these and I come back to them more than once and always pick up another gem.
Thanks for putting your time in for us newbies.
I love the teardrop caravan and at one stage thought of making my own...however too many other projects to do it justice.
Thank you for the kind words, Alan. I know exactly what you mean about having too many projects. That's why I haven't built a teardrop myself.
thanks a lot sir
The Bob Ross of CNC. Cannot thank you enough !
Another great video
Yay! I finally now know how to move my 3D objects. (Never thought of pressing my scroll button) You see? Little things like this are HUGE to us newbies! Thanks again Mark for sharing your awesome knowledge. I'm looking forward to the next tutorial. Cheers my friend!
You're very welcome. I forgot to mention that if you don't have a scroll wheel on your mouse, you can hold down the CTRL button, then press and hold the left mouse button, and it does the same thing. Have a good one and thanks for watching!
I f you are not paid Vectric, you really should be. As a new user, these are the best instructions that I have found. Thank you!
Thank you for the kind words. Heck, I'd settle for a free upgrade to Aspire so I could do 3D modeling videos...
Fantastic name :-) Thanks so much, just started with Aspire, imported my .dxf files, and the open vector rubbish has been driving me crazy for the last few hours until I found your video, very generous of you to take the time to help old idiots like me! I will now look for your other instructional videos.
Awesome job thanks for all your videos,
Enjoying and learning a lot from your videos, looking forward to the next one!
Can’t say enough good things about these instructional videos. Thank you again.
Another fascinating video, Mark. This is the best explanation of open vectors and 3d files I've seen. Like Moonglow said, the little things are huge for us beginners.
Thank you very much, Jim! More will be coming along soon!
You are a master...this helps so much...every step covered! Keep it up
Well, thank you Mike, but I'm far from a master. I'm still learning every day. Thanks for checking out the video!
Great video Mark thanks for your time making these great videos
Thanks Again Mark, Can't wait till next week !!
Thanks very much, Ron!
Another great video, Mark. Well done!
Thanks very much for watching!
Nice tutorial once again 👍 And really cool Willy’s with camper 😊
Thanks very much!
Sadly, neither the Willys nor the camper is mine. I used them for inspiration back when I was into building teardrop trailers. I've always loved the Willys Overland, so that pic just combined the 2 things I really like. I've had that wallpaper on my computers since about 2009, and it's kind of like that favorite hat or shirt you refuse to get rid of.
Mark Lindsay CNC aha okey 😊 And cool that you have built teardrop trailers. What exterior material did you use in those builds?
So far, fiberglass and aluminum. Of the two, I prefer working with fiberglass. It's messy, but I like the result.
Thanks! I'm really enjoying the learning process
Thanks for watching!
Just ordered a CNC today with Vcarve Desktop. Without the ability to put it to practice yet its confusing, but I will be using it as a bible when that time comes, hopefully it will be much clearer for me.
GREAT TEACHER
Good video thanks for that
Thanks Mark.
Always on the mark. No pun intended.
I see what you did there...
Thank you David.
Thanks
Thank you very much, Bruce!
Much appreciated Thanks and keep up the good work!!!
Thank you very much! I hope it helps!
superb
Thanks for checking it out!
Mark, this is not a question about this video but I'm not certain who else to go to. I'm just about ready to purchese my cnc router. The machine manufacturer offers the vectric products at about a 15% discount. Do you know if there is any downside to purchasing it through the machine guy. I'm concerned that updates or possible upgrades down the road might be an issues. Thanks so much for your time and sharing your expertise.
This is really a question for the machine manufacturer, but I'll do my best. When you get your machine, you'll most likely be told to go to Vectric's website and create a V&Co account. That's where you'll get the license code to activate your software, download the clipart that comes with the software, and access Vectric's free project files. Once you do that, any updates or upgrades to the software will go through Vectric - not your machine manufacturer. I would still reach out to the machine manufacturer to confirm what I've just said (different manufacturers have different policies,) but you should be okay. Do know that Vectric does not offer any discounts on their software, so getting the 15% price reduction is a good thing, as long as it's a legal, licensable copy of the software. Good luck, and thank you!
Great advise Mark. Thank you for your time and all the efforts to help us understand this technology.
Tom@@MarkLindsayCNC
Another super video. I’m in the process of building my Gatton. I’ll be using VCarve desktop and Mach 3.
So I’m wondering (and maybe you’ll cover this later), but when your cutting a project like the eight ball where two different router bits are necessary, does the program tell you when to change bits ? Or does it just stop, you change the bit and have to run the other g code for the other vectors ??
Thank you! The machine stops and returns to X and Y zero. You then change bits, load the next g-code file, set your Z zero, fire it up, and start cutting again.
what if when you go to set a size and there is no numbers? when I try to click in the box for the width, it won't let me type anything.
Are you able to center the imported DXF file to the material by using the mouse to drag the vectors or are you limited to using the "aligned selected objects" function?
Yes, you can certainly use the mouse to drag the vectors. Select all of the vectors, put the cursor over one of the selected vectors and left-click. That puts you into Move and Transform mode. Then you can use the boxes that appear, to move or scale the vectors. Using Align Selected Vectors is just a faster way to make sure you have it centered precisely, but you do not have to do it that way if you'd prefer not to.
I wanted to download the file to follow along but the link doesn't work. So I went to your website and purchased it for $0, along with a coffee cup. I got the big one, hope it fits under my Keureg. I was under the impression that the file was gonna be emailed to me but I haven't received it yet.
Thank you for the heads up! I fixed the link, so things should be working correctly now. As for the file, there's a download link on your invoice, and a download link should have been emailed to you within a few seconds of your order. Check your spam folder. If it's not there, get hold of me through the Contact Us page on my website. And thank you again for your order!
Hello, I hope you will read this as I do not know who I can ask for help. I am new to cnc, but have some previous experience from lasers. I am trying to use cut2d as friend of mine lend me his laptop for a while with this program, any way I am testing is and what I have found and this is an issue even he (using program for years) can not understand or find solution. The matter is that my 3018 is cutting in strange way. I have a vector in DXF imported to cut2d, then do pocket from part it needs to have deep cut but not all the way through. Problem is that object has dimension of 25mm by 34.8mm, while the object on cnc bed after beeing done is somehow much smaller. Vector says right size as supposed to be, but the cutter is making it much smaller. My cnc is brand new, been lubricated with pfte lubricant as was told is best for it. Anyway it works smooth but cuts away from it should. Not sure what is wrong. Laser does same job much longer but very accurate then cnc is not even close. I set large rpm as that helps as far as I know, the feed I believe it is called, was stepped from 2k mm/min to 300mm/min, on laser I go for 200mm/min but that is just for reference. Let say you imagine outline of the side of a car with visible front of the car and RL and FL wheel. Bottom of the car is cut fine, then going up, the car squeeze from top. In that way is cut as 34.8mm length but about 22mm hight only. still with similar shape but not as tall as vector says in the program. Could it be a problem with post processor? I use cut2d to send it on cnc, I mean I cut straight from the program. It should work? Actually it does but wrong size. Could be that a problem?
Sorry for long question but I found mane good info in yours videos and I got respect to you and some way I hope you may had similar problem in the past as I see your experience is very large. Better than mine for sure, but frankly I appreciate I found your videos on YT as It is great told about cnc and those stuff. Cheers Luke
I would reach out to Vectric Support for this one, Luke. I don't send straight from Vectric to my machine, so I have no idea how it handles the Post Processor. I would check the mechanical first, however. Snug up any couplers on lead screws/ball screws/belts/etc... to make sure they're nice and tight. Make sure nothing on any of the axes are binding, and just generally give it a good going over. New machines do have a break-in period where things need adjustment and tightening for the first few hours it's in service. I don't know what kind of drive system you have, but if you have any kind of couplers, between the lead screws or ball screws and the stepper motors, you might want to add slippage marks to them so you can identify an issue at a glance. I did a very short video (3 minutes) on that, here: ruclips.net/video/WeLIJaUyOWk/видео.html
@@MarkLindsayCNC Thank you kind Sir. I will take a closer look to points you mentioned about if that won't help, will ask software support. cheers
👍
I am really want to learn this program
O am familiar with part Master dolphins
This is way difficult to learn
I can't seem to even select the dxf file I imported
Hold down the CTRL key, then tap the letter A to select all of the vectors in the DXF file. Then you should be able to resize it. If that selects vectors you don't want to select, hold down the SHIFT key and click the vectors you don't want selected. That will deselect them.
Also, look down in the description box of this video. You'll find a link to the play list for this entire series. Follow along in your software as you watch the first 7 parts. You should have the hang of things after that.
Another great video, Mark. Well done!
Thank you!
major problem. toolpath simulations look good. But when I hit start the project the router goes to appropriate place but then tries to dive straight to the near bottom of the wood. Its going way too deep, much father than I "asked" or the tool simulations showed. any ideas?
Where are you setting your Z zero, both in the Job Setup and outside on the machine? They should be the same - meaning, if you set the Z zero to the surface of the material in the software, you need to set your Z zero to the surface of the material out on the machine.
@@MarkLindsayCNC turns out. my machine was set in inches. that didn't help. and the Z height over material was set sky high. So that resulted in the reenactment of a swimmer diving into a concrete pool from the 10 meter board. Got it handled though!