F-Engrave - Design to Product on a BobsCNC E3
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- This is a tutorial on how to setup and use your Bobscnc E3 for the 1st time. Its also a tutorial on how to use (FREE) F-Engrave and Gcode Sender to help you get started. I take you from design to product in this video. Another great software I advise to look at that's free is Easel.
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Your video was the best one I have seen. It deals with the process in the order it's done. It isn't 3 hours long. Thank You!!! For realizing we probably already know how to save a file and navigate the operating system. I couldn't watch some of the others. I felt like I was back in a Boeing certification classroom where they literally had to teach some folks how to log on to the computer.
Very nice video. I've been wanting to get started using a CNC router without breaking the bank. This video inspired me to buy a Bobs and get started. I plan on getting my kids involved and make this a learning experience for everyone. Thanks.
Geo that is awesome.. You will not regret the purchase. Bobs support is out of this world amazing. Checkout my E3 install video for tips and all my other videos using it. Its an awesome CNC. Find Bobscnc on Facebook. We have a group of people that own it and its a great place to share and ask questions. Not trying to push my product, but once you get the cnc built, you may want a device to keep the bit free of dust so you can see your work piece. I make and sell something called a "Bit Duster". It uses the air generated from the router to redirect on the bit to keep your cut free of sawdust. Here is a link.. thats down the road.. but it works amazing. -Brian www.ebay.com/itm/Bit-Duster-E3-CNC-/122937289460
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Nice job Son! Excellent tutorial! You kept my attention through the whole presentation. This video allows the user to get up & running in a matter of minutes..... instead of hours!!
Can't believe that you are spending hours of your valuable time helping others!
Thanks!!!
2Tall Lane agreed its hard to find people like this its a very good tutoral nice comment
2Tall Lane The RUclips community has done a lot to help me get to where I am. Glad to get the chance to give back. A CNC is not hard to put together and it's not hard to operate... Hopefully these videos help someone who is interested in purchasing one or knowing more about one get that information. 👊🏻
All Customz Ty bud!! Really appreciate that!!! 👊🏻😉
jake1991DE- ADHD You bet man.... I'm not an expert by any means in that field... But you gotta get that Fushion 360 going so I can be jealous of your wicked sick designs!!!👊🏻😜
WoodenCreationz wrong RUclips channel again ha! Have a good one man thank you
Thank you! I JUST got my E4 built finally and am itching to start making some sawdust. This tutorial helped a LOT! TYVM!
Heck yeah!!!! Congrats!
I cannot count now, lol, the number of times to have spent my mornings with a cup of coffee, watching this very informative video. As a matter of fact, I as well, no Lol, grabbed a moose image from the internet to use as my first design ever,, to cut out on the E3. I moved on to a clock face... and now to a Wine bottle and glass picture. Hoping to make some coasters out of this pic.
This is awesome Lee!!!! Im like the Bob Ross of cncs... Fluffy little moose here fluffy little cloud there.. 😂😂😂
Great video I followed along and it went smoothly I am going to try my first v-carve today. I am liking my E3 despite the learning curve being very steep (like Everest steep). Thanks for the hard work.
kitchennoob That is so awesome... Thank you for letting me know... I can never find simple videos on how to use the software from start to finish with the cnc and that frustrated me. 😜 -Brian
Yea it turned out better than expected. Took me about 5 weeks of tweaking, tuning, and troubleshooting and this was the first nice thing I cut with my E3. Its just to bad I did it on scrap wood. I will post a pic on the E3 facebook and tag you in it.
Awesome video! This will be great for beginners to CNC and F-engrave.
BobsCNC Thank you Bob. Keith did a great job on his and it gave me the courage to make this one... Tried to throw in some more angles and new ideas... You have a great machine... And I get a kick out of making on mine and watching other people use theirs! Hopefully we get a community of E3r's out there showing off their cool stuff! 👊🏻 -Brian
I have a customer that I sent your link. He emailed back and said "I think I can understand this!" Thanks for posting!
BobsCNC This is awesome.... 100% why I did it!!! They will love it... It's fun and easy!!! Thank you for sharing this Bob!! -Brian
OK, OK.....I've changed my opinion of these testosterone filled videos. This is super informative and easy to follow along with.Thanks so much for teaching all of us newbies. Next time I think you should engrave a ballerina for all the ladies in the house. WOOT!
F-Me that is an awesome F-En video. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to see what you F-En make.
Chris Parker That made me laugh Chris! Almost as much as the Dam tour and where to get some Dam bait! Ty brother for the smile!!!
WoodenCreationz nice very nice did a great job man keep it up. Kinda wish i had this when we started 😁
All Customz I know right!!! I told Bob this is what I wanted when I was looking at one! lol I want to see someone making on it and showing me the assembly process!! 👊🏻 I left a bread crumb trail for everyone else! 👊🏻
I just like when you call him Bob. Well hey Bob....Bob....
Hey Chris! You have to admit... WoodenCreationz has style.
Nice video!
FYI, the cut depth on the main screen only controls the depth for engraving, it has no effect in v-carve mode. That is why it is grayed out when you switch to v-carve mode. I just wrote a note to myself to relabel it "Engrave Depth" in the future.
Scorch Works Thank you!!!! That makes sense... You did a very nice job on the software... Bob at Bobscnc picked this software as the one to get everyone started... I have to say... I downloaded and reviewed 15 CNC softwares... This one and Easel were the easiest to use. And easel can't do vcarving with out trying to trick it... So... At the moment you hold a pretty good lead on the competition on ease of use and speed on learning. Keep up the great work. Had a lot of complements on this video in regards to a quick start learning guide on the software. 👊🏻 Brian
Hi! I've recently gotten an E3. Im using it carve stars for flags. However, I've had an issue with a few stars not aligning correctly. it will do 47 stars pefectly, but 3 will be out of place. Any idea how to fix this issue? Thanks!
+Gregory Thompson e-mail me a sample input file image/dxf with the issue. My e-mail address is in the help menu.
Can't seem to find your email.
+Gregory Thompson click on "Help" then "About". Or go to the help web page and look at the image at the bottom of the page.
Very nice, now if I get one I know where to go to get help!
Cnthib57 Exactly!!! I made it easy for anyone that gets one... Show you how to build it and how to setup the software... I do everything but raid your fridge and and sleep on your couch! 👊🏻 Thanks for the great comment Curtis.. Next vid is what you can do with one to make money... Full steam ahead good sir!
Just bought mine.... Waiting patiently for the delivery.
This is awesome Jay!!!! If you haven't seen my other videos on Bobscnc check those out... Install videos, enclosure videos, Bit Duster and Bit Stopper options for your CNC.. Easel is a great software for free that I like, and vcarve is an excellent paid program... Happy cncing bud. If you get stuck shoot bobs help support a message.. they are a life saver if you ever need them. 💪🏻👈🏻 Brian woodencreationz.com/bobscnc-videos
Got it all working...finally! Your video has been a godsend for navigating this. Question: How can I get F-engrave to etch out the entire letter or image rather than just outline it? For instance if I create a simple heart shape, can F-Engrave etch 1/64 of an inch into the wood to create a negative heart shape that I can then fill with paint or epoxy? Thanks!
Mr. Quintron awesome an! In regards to your question I don't remember off hand. You might shoot the maker of f engrave that question. I know in easel you're able to choose whether or not to do the inside line or outside line. And I've been playing with vcarve a lot and there's an option to choose to do the inside letter if you wish. Again probably best to double-check with the maker of f engrave. 👊🏻
Great tutorial on F-Engrave. Thanks!
Dave Robbie Thanks Dave! Tried to make it so anyone can hop right in and start playing! 👊🏻
Excellent video. Thanks! Could you please post a video of how you made the wooden gears at the beginning? Cheers
Look up Matthias Wandel Gear generator on Google. I bought the program. Then output the file to the CNC and Bam.. gear magic. 🧙♂️👈🏻 👊🏻😉
You are an expert!!! I just set up a Bob's cnc. Can I get a hold of u with some questions? Thx Mark
I'm not sure about expert but we really needed some quick tutorials on getting started with a CNC and I have worked hard to make that happen.... Congrats on the Bob's CNC!!! You can shoot me an email at woodencreationz@gmail.com. Thanks!! The Bobscnc group on Facebook is also awesome on asking questions as well. 👊🏻😉 -Brian
what is the smallest sized text that the BOB router will cut and still look crisp and clean? I will be working mostly on 1/8 inch acrylic sheets for making front panels on my homemade synthesizers. The acrylic surface is perfectly flat and smooth. Any experience with doing small fine text? Say, 24 point? What would be the best bits for such work? These videos are incredibly helpful btw.....you have got me 99% decided to buy one of these routers!
Mr. Quintron I don't have an exact number but if you go too small it blows out the inside letters.
Thanks for this video. It was very helpful!!
500skubes I really appreciate that... I worked hard to show everyone what it is and what it can do. Easel by Inventables is in my opinion an even better piece of software too look at. (Free) 👊🏻
Im sold man. Thanks!!
thanks... I have more videos on CNC software like easel and vcarve. 👊🏻
@@WoodenCreationz can I use bits other than v bits with f engrave?
Yeah I'm sold on this cnc machine I'll be calling bob
He actually makes a larger one now called an E4!!!! Same awesome design in a bigger package.. Here are all of my bobcnc videos together if you want to slobber over them until yours arrives!!! It's an awesome machine. 👊🏻😜 You will love it. 💪👈 woodencreationz.com/bobscnc-videos
Great tutorial video.
Wayn Jul Ty Wayn!!! Your always full of positive comments on my channel bud! 👊🏻
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! My Bob's CNC would not take any of my g-code. Editing the G Code G header seem to make the difference.
Very helpful -- thanks
Awesome!!! Thanks Will!!! 👊🏻😉
Great Video. Thank you so much. Can you only do outlines of images in 2D? Is is possible to do a cut that will cut out the middle in a 2.5D with this CNC router? Can you do 2.5D with F-engrave and g-code sender? Can you download a 3D image and then change it up with these programs and do a carve? I hope I am asking this in the correct way that makes since.... LOL New at this. Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Evan Kenison A lot of great questions. Most I can’t answer. Those might be best directed to the Fengrave guy. But it sounds like you need a 3D software. That is not Fengrave but there are 3D softwares our there that can do what your asking. I haven’t got there yet. Allcustomz has.... bob is cheering for me to dive in. I’m still trying to catch everyone else up on the softwares you can play on for free... But yes... some times you cAn make a cut and it looks 3D. Hope that helps answer your question!! Brian
Thanks, great job!
Thanks jack!!
Thanks. This is Awesome.
Great video. Do you have something that shows how to make a sign that is longer than the machine?
cire1013 I don't yet. But Bob mentioned it's possible. If you did it in easel I think it would be the easiest. You can make a huge sign. Then delete and add parts easily and resubmit the gcode and have it cut the next piece in a straight line. 👊🏻
Thanks for your help. I might do something in autofusion and use the Cam feature to break it up. I look foreward to more of your videos
cire1013 Absolutely!! And I have just been gifted a brand new version of Vcarve Pro.... I plan on making a lot more projects with this CNC, but this will give me better accuracy when doing the hole diameter of a gear or the Exact size of a part instead of guessing... Look for those videos in the future. If you look on my Instagram. I have been working on a gear operated sign. I should have a video out soon on that
Just RUclips CNC Machine tutorials, and one video helps with the method called "Tile cuts" or "tiling" basically make a project into 3 separate pieces, and make sure you line it up right it works, for him, I haven't tried it, but there is a video.
Noob question... What is the program you created the moose image in?
Hi Brian,
My F engrave program only allows DXF files? Can't find a way to get bmp files on to it? Any pointers?
I would reach out to the inventory scrotchandworks and get his opinion. Also easel is another great software that you might enjoy as well. Check out. My videos on that as well as vcarve. 👊🏻😉woodencreationz.com/bobscnc-videos
Thanks for the video!! I just ordered a bobs evaluation 4 I'm assuming it will work the same as the e3?
Just now saw this.. yep... you probably have it built.. but yeah it works the same. :-)
@@WoodenCreationz thanks for the response. yes I do have it built already but have not got to use it yet trying to remove the house and my shop.
Hi I cannot get my E3 to move around after I home it like when you moved it to the center of the moose. The motors works fine as the machine moves with its returning to home. It makes a weird sound and I can feel the motor working but the router doesn't move when im trying to position the router in the center of the piece. Please help.
Reach out to Bobscnc support.. they can help diagnose. My apologies I'm not sure what it is
@@WoodenCreationz I had the jog setting to low. Thanks for the video
what speed did you increase to? i need to do the same and did you apply it to values 110-112
If I want to cut acrylic, what "Engrave depth" would be recommended? Pretty sure I'm going to be an absolute pest for awhile!!
Hello Are those f- engrave setting also for the E4? Thank you
Hey back again on a different video, question do you recommend the V bit for all types of cuts? Do you use different bits for different things? I feel like the main things would be the v cut or engrave, but what about if you are cutting out designs from the wood and need to go all the way though? Do you raise the piece you are cutting off of the bed or just leave it on there and? lol
Alex Brensike You use a vbit to do a name or fine detail work. If you want or cut through the board use a straight bit. (Looks like a drill bit) I put a board under my piece I’m cutting. That way I can cut through but don’t cut into my spoil board that comes with the machine.
Thank you again for the reply, I am using a "round" bit its what came with the dewalt spindle which might be another problem im having sadly because if i am correct a strait bit's tip is flat? I may need to just order some from amazon or go to my home depot or lowes and get one.
www.amazon.com/HQMaster-Carbide-Router-Acrylic-Hardwood/dp/B010NI39WO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509065641&sr=8-1&keywords=HQMaster+10PCS+1%2F8%22+17mm+Carbide+Flat+Nose+End+Mill+CNC+Router+Bits+Double+Flute+Spiral+Set+Tool+Nylon+Resin+ABS+Acrylic+PVC+MDF+Hardwood
would something like this work?
Alex Brensike This is the exact bits I have and the exact the ones I was talking about!!!! They do awesome!!!! Look for anything 1/4 And 1/8 shaft on Amazon. I have a 60 degree vbit and love it off Amazon
Haha sounds awesome im glad i found some that will work, i will buy these right away so i can get started
When I go to input a DXF file in F-Engrave, I get an error that reads: "No font characters loaded".
How would I resolve this issue?
Bllazing - not sure off hand. Might contact F egrave. Or check out my inventables easel video for another free software to try.
I haven't seen much information on feed rate vs plunge rate. Can you help me out? I have a piece of plywood, half inch thick. I'm wanting to do a full cut out on it. I don't want it to damage my bit."IF" my feed rate is, like, 3-5"/min, or slower, I don't see why that would hurt it, but if there is a plunge rate, will it back track a couple of times to complete the full penetrated cut? can I set it to cut .125" passes, multiple times without stopping? Multiple passes?thanks for any information provided
THANKS 🙏🏻
Timothy John Aguilar Np man. Learned a lot from a lot of people and tried to put it all together into one video. 👊🏻
when cnc machines get down to 500 ill get one, right now to pricie
I hear ya... Keep an eye on Craigslist .. people upgrade to the large E4 and sell the E3 often. Bob sometimes runs a sale around Christmas so something else to watch for. 👊🏻😉
Will this machine cut out telecaster guitar bodies?
It can. There are multiple people making guitars with it. Just veeify ypir guitar body fits in the dimesions and the depth of the bit will be deep enough.(if your not gluing 2 together.) Check our bobscnc Facebook page to see more. It can cut wood, plastic. It can also carve and engrave signs..... Hope that helps answer your question.
At 12:30, your blue/red x/y lines suddenly moved to the midding as opposed to the far left/bottom. Why?
Dragon Don I cut out a section of the film to make the video shorter. I'm sure I moved the CNC during that clip that I cut out. 👊🏻😉
I know that the video got clipped, but what I don't know is how you moved those lines. Trying to figure that out.
Dragon Don Ahhh I see what your saying.. I set that point as center by clicking the rest button for x,y,z. In programs like vcarve you can choose the start position, sometimes it's easier to find the center of the board rather than start on a corner. In this example I just found the center of the board and reset zero there. 👊🏻😉
Hey Brian, can you do a video how to with Easel? I'm having problems getting the file from it to my Bob's....Thanks!
Enig Ma I think that's an excellent idea and I keep trying to get free time so I can do it. I like to make stuff (RUclips channel) does a great job explaining how to use the software. But he leaves off how to send it to a machine that's not Inventables. What's you've designed what you want. Click on machine at the top, click advanced, then click generate G code button. Then throw that file in your G code sender program and you can cut. Setting the CNC to automatically use the software botches it and usually ends up in a phone call to Bob to have him help your revert back the firmware. 👊🏻 Which you don't want to do. Will work on a video in the next week or 2. Finishing up a soundproof/dustproof enclosure for the E3. Will have a quick video on it in the following days. -Brian
First i do apologize, didn't mean to be insensitive, I'd forgotten, that many u tubers have real lives Jobs, family, obligations, etc...... again, Sorry. But, in my defense so many of them, put out soo much content, that we as viewers forget they probably do have lives.
OK now on to the GOOD NEWS. I did a lot of research after your video mentioned EASEL, (downloaded, played with,created some files..etc) and I've already watched "I LIKE TO MAKE STUFF", video (an a lot of his content).
THE BAD NEWS: you're right, he doesn't go into detail on sending it to non-vcarve machines. I checked the help boards at easel and, came across a guy who had done it, and said he had to flash his audrino from the bob's site, as a result. He also, tweaked it, tried again, and it worked fine! so i messaged him, asking, what he'd done differently, he never replied. I decided to take the plunge. Well you can imagine how that went,( I have to call BOB).
Which i've been putting off a week, now. Beause i'm female and didn't want to sound like a girl.lol
I'll just suck it up, an get on that tomorrow, as i work 12hr days, 4days a week at amazon...very tired. Athough i bought my E3 in March and put it together, i really haven't had too much "tinker time" with it. Researched, watched videos, and read alot, but didn't "DO" until you convinced me i could.,
Thankyou for taking the time to answere my question, Again i apologized for not realising you live in the real world just like we do, and you probably won't need to make the video,
as, again you've been very thorugh with your how-to, explaination.
So everything is going real well for me with BobsCNC but i had a few questions, when im not using a vbit and instead using a strait bit or different bit, should i use a different program or can i use fengrave but do i change the settings from vcarve to engrave? Also how do you properly cut through pieces of wood? Do you use a different bit, and what settings/program do you use? Ive tried fengrave but i have an issue where the bit will get stuck and sometimes fall out of the spindle but also cutting aggressively and making the cut look terrible so at the moment ive given up. Any help?
Alex Brensike Hey Alex. Yes you will need to select the bit size for each project. I would look at inventables easel program for using the straight bit. Im in the middle of filming a tutorial on how to use it. You can use a vbit in that program as well. They didn’t write it for a vbit but just select 1/32 bit and it works fine. Your bit should never fall out of the spindle. Make sure you have the right collet and have it tightened up tight. It’s loose as snot until I tighten mine... then it doesn’t budge.
Yea for the vbit and strait bit i have to change the collet, Its really hard to get it tight since the spindle doesnt have a "lock" holding the spindle in place while tightening it is a pain, for the most part its tight but i cant get it really tight since it just keeps slipping from me when i try to do any more. How do you do yours?
Alex Brensike I have to do the balancing act to get it to stay until I can get both wrenches to tighten and then it is rock solid. Can’t remember the 2 wrench sizes it takes to tighten it.
Yea same for me but i use pliers instead which might be the hard way of doing things, how do you use wrenches? one for the part that detaches but where does the other one go? Im not at home or i would look at it to see but i have to use 1 wrench and then pliers to try and keep it from spinning while i tighten it.
Alex Brensike Yeah try wrenches...
Great video. Just getting started with my BOB CNC....I am confused about how to get the G Code to the router. Bob recommended UGS software but I have no idea which version or really how to download it...can't even tell if it is free or not. Help....I am running Windows 8.
Mr. Quintron it's pretty easy Bud. Go to this website and download the nightly build. Link is in the description As well. I also have a video in regards to using easel with your CNC and I walk you through step-by-step how to use gcode sender. winder.github.io/ugs_website/
Mr. Quintron check out this video in regards to easel. I showed you the steps in regards to how to use Universal G-Code sender. Also easel is another great software and then it's free and it does a lot of what vcarve can do. Vcarve is obviously better but for free easel is the right you should take when you're first starting. Also find us on Facebook under BobsCNC group. ruclips.net/video/Hp59LKPq3ko/видео.html
Hi! I've recently gotten an E3. Im using it carve stars for flags. However, I've had an issue with a few stars not aligning correctly. it will do 47 stars pefectly, but 3 will be out of place. Any idea how to fix this issue? Thanks!
Thats a good question... Maybe its the drawing? Another idea is to try inventables easel software. Its free and you could drop the stars and move them around if needed. When your have it how you like it, go to machine, advanced and create the Gcode... and then drop it in your gcode sender. Its another great free software.
How much do you need to know about computers and coding in order to have one of these?
Straight up... It's not hard. You have have a little computer knowlege. I install ugs, easel, or fengrave.. Java... If you can do that... You just need to get some scrap wood and do a little practicing. In about 3 projects you will be an expert. I laid these videos out so it's start to finish. The CNC takes about 8 hours to assemble but it was never hard. The biggest thing is Bob stands behind his product and will write you back and will help you if you need it... Weekends, holidays, after hours... The guy wants to make sure you get it going... If you have a desire to have one.. you will do great... We have a Facebook group as well that is a great group of people... Bob just released a bigger E4 cnc and I both you go with that one... It's an amazing machine a year and a half later... I have more videos using the CNC if you didn't see them. 👊🏻😉
So you're saying go with the E4? I'm decent with computers just not to knowledgeable with the softwares and codes..
is there a more accurate way to find center?? like plotting it with a calipers on the board ?
Rob M you are correct. If the board is small enough I use calipers and / 2. That has given me some really nice exact centers!
awesome , thanks for reply.. when I get the machine , ill be a nagging (-'
There's an almost unknown tool called a ruler. But it will require advanced arithmetic to divide by 2
After moving the file from F-engrave to UGS the image is to large. How can I reduce the width of a image.
Samuel Harvey There is a percent size I think at the top left for making it larger if you want to change size... Can't remember off hand. Another software that I play with that is free is easel with inventables. It's Gui so you can drop and drag it larger and smaller. Then click machine, advanced and then export the gcode. Then throw it in gcode sender. If you want to stick to f-engrave...
Are the settings the same for the E4?
Yep. 👊🏻😉
Great video. I am still trying to figure out how to do my first project. I keep getting alarms because the image is to wide. I cannot figure out how to change the size. please help
Samuel Harvey Try easel.... You can easily squeeze it to the exact size you wish. I like F-engrave when I'm very carving and I like easel when I'm cutting. You can vcarve in easel but have to do it for the wrong bit.
Samuel Harvey You can also reduce the size of your image in mspaint if that helps you. 👊🏻
is f engrave better than easel?
Depends on who you ask... I fell in love with easel as it's a little more drag and drop...and close to vcarve. I later went on to vcarve and thats now what I use and it's my favorite. Watch my video on easel if you own a bobscnc. I show you how to export the gcode files. Hope that helps...
@@WoodenCreationz Hey sir I was looking for your video on the easel software and I can't find it on your RUclips channel can you post a link to it?
net bean best sender?
What is the biggest piece of material one can carve with this. The one I looked up had dimensions of 25'' x 25'' x 19'', but I can't find a working dimensions figure and don't know enough about cnc's to have an idea as to what it might be.
Pretty much nailed with the E3 CNC dimensions are. There is a larger CNC by Bob CNC it's a E4. It's a 30 by 37 by 8.9. Here is their website www.bobscnc.com/products/e4-cnc-router
Easel is another software you can use for this CNC. It creates a file called gcode and then you use ugs to cut it.
can it cut through acrylic plates?
It can... It cuts, carves and does everything a normal cnc does. Its great for woods, plastics and softer materials.. A couple guys make acrylic signs with it, lit up by lights.. Great CNC and the E4 is a larger one... just as good.
I want to cut templates out of 1/4" acrylic. Is that V-carve? Engrave? What bit do you recommend and how fast to cut? Perhaps there is a tutorial or another source of info for this question?
How do I have it cut all the way through something instead of engraving? Thanks in advance.
googIereallysucks Use a straight bit vs a vcarve bit and you can cut instead of engrave your work. Easel by Inventables allows you to easily slide the depth of cut bar up and down. 👊🏻
Were you able to use Bob's cnc with Easel? I am trying to use easel but can not figure out how to connect the cnc router.
googIereallysucks Design your piece. Once your done click, machine, advanced then export gcode. Save it and open it on gcode sender. You can techincally set it up... But it requires a firmware change and bunch of headaches after that.. Brian
WoodenCreationz thanks for your help!
googIereallysucks 👊🏻
Thanks for this Brian. .... this made my decision much easier to pull the trigger. I'm in👍👍👊
Bob- can i give you a call Saturday? Thanks Brian, Brian Q.
bquade70 Dude that's awesome... You will get a kick out of it!! I have played on it every night since I got mine. F-engrave and easel CNC software are the easiest to make stuff with... Working on another video now of fun craft ideas you can do for presents and for selling.... I am warning you now... I have had 10 people ask for me to make stuff for them so they can buy it off me... You have been warned! lol 👊🏻😜 Keep me posted bud!! And if you make videos with it, hit me back I want to see! 💪🏻Brian
Shoot me an email and we can set something up.You can use the contact page at www.bobscnc.com/pages/contact-us
Can this CNC engrave stainless steel?
It was designed for softer materials like wood and plastics. I personally have not tried engraving stainless steel with it so you might follow up with Bob cnc support for their opinion.
@@WoodenCreationz thank you!
fengrave will use jpg files too... I use them all the time.
garren25 oh shoot will have to try this!!! Ty!!
it is slower generating the gcode but i have less time finding images i like. i also like to use the 1/8" 60 degree PCB bits for wood they are super cheap and cut very nice in most hardwoods.
garren25 Thank you!!!! 👊🏻😜
Used a jpg today.... You're right... Select all image file types and you can see a .jpg. Cut it like a dream! Ty Brother!! 👊🏻
Every time i go to calculate vcarve the after everything its going to carve is blue, it then only shoes partial areas black? And help?
Not an expert in vcarve.. Only do it a couple times. But might look on the bottom right side and make sure all layers are selected.. If not.. it only shows one layer calculated.
I think i got it to work, since im using a straight bit it wont be able to get sharp corners on some outlines i have, which makes sense. Also i wanted to say that because of you for the past two days ive been building a box/case for my E3 cnc and oh just finished it but still getting interior figured out but i do have a surge protector in the box and led lights but need to position them better when I can but wanted to say thank you for all of your tutorials and videos about the E3 as it has helped me so much. If you would allow me to i would love to send you some pictures of my case and hear feedback. Let me know.
Alex Brensike Awesome man! Hoped someone would find them useful when building theirs!!! If you have an Instagram account, post your pictures of your CnC enclosure there. If you don’t have an account I suggest you make one because a lot of the guys that have the e3 CnC share pictures of theirs and it would be a great opportunity for you to find the rest of us. Im on ig as WoodenCreationz .
I have this and followed the instructions and it does not work
Bummer man... If you have the E3 cnc and just put it together and havent had it working yet... Might shoot Bob an email if your stuck and can explain your issue. The guy is a genius and will take the shirt off his back to make sure you get up and running. If you have had the e3 running but this tutorial didint work.. Well might contact F-engrave if you think it might be the software.... Here is tutorial that Bobscnc put out using F-engrave. I did it click for click and had pretty good luck from Keiths video below I added. Once you get the hang of things you will learn to slow it down or speed it up, as well as set the plunge rate and depth of cut. ruclips.net/video/QX4fs3oDndg/видео.html Hopefully this helps yeah. Brian
hopefully I will have the money to buy one in a month........
Have to say... its worth the money.. I tried to lay out enough bread crumbs for anyone to do it.. Its not hard and it gives stellar cuts every time.. I have worried one day it would fall apart or something might not work when I went to turn it on.. So far I have used it about every day for a month.. I had 1 set screw back out.. The cnc would dive a little deeper at times... I replaced the set screw, put lock tight on it... I have cut 5 gears and a template I am getting ready to put my name on... No more slipping or deep cuts since the lock tight. Have to say... you get more bang for your buck with this CNC... Bob asked for my honest opinion... The reviews on amazon are legit.. the thing is rock solid and I have a million ideas to do and try... Stay tuned to the channel... Shooting more videos as we speak.. Also check me out on Instagram at Woodencreationz if you want to see more behind the scenes stuff of the CNC in action.. I wanted more content before I dropped my money on this cnc... I wanted to see a bunch of proof that the thing actually works and can keep up with all my ideas I want to try... F-engrave and Easel are the 2 best softwares I have found to use with it when you get yours... Hit me back when you get yours up and going.. Im sure if you found this video... you found my install video on the E3... Good luck trying to make stuff for yourself.. I have spent more time making things for others than I have made for myself.. It wouldnt be hard to make some cash on the side with this thing... Everyone wants something made.. Brian
liked the video...............
I know this is childish, but every time I hear f engrave, I also hear effing grave. just sayin'.
I can never hear it the same again!!!! 😂