Carbide Motion Pro Help

[Magnum16 (Don Rever)]

I want to get into 3D using CM Pro but every time I attempt to create something the results when I view the 3d are terrible… Have watched videos and they are generally helpful and they make it look so easy but NOT. I really need some help

[fenrus (Arjan van de Ven)]

How about starting retracing the steps of this one:

Cutting STL models with Carbide Create Pro (nearly-2021 edition)

It’s been a while since I did the previous version of this tutorial (From STL file to Carbide Create (PRO) [screenshots included]) and the various pieces of software have changed a little so I figured it’s time to do a refresher. Some of the screenshots on the forum look a little tiny, but just click on them and they should become very readable [PXL_20201127_200308347] [PXL_20201127_200343337] Step 1) Finding a good STL file Not all STL files will cut equally well on a CNC; a 3 axis CNC on…

that way you can start with an STL from thingiverse or so (or make your own in blender) and at least get some 3D stuff under your belt

if you have questions about any of the steps, please ask, it’ll help me make the tutorial better

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

Here are some non-video tutorials:

Vcarve pro wide flutes

Does anyone know of it is possible to create wide flutes similar to what are in the photograph with vcarve pro? [image]

Carbide Create Pro 3D tutorial --- small game board piece

A replacement for a lost board game part — first draw up the part, measure it, select an appropriate piece of stock and set up Carbide Create to match: [image]

3D Model - Creating a Ramp object

I either need some guidance, or I am requesting a new 3D modeling feature for Carbide Create. Built into Carbide Create is the ability to model Flat, Round, and Angle. In the screen shot below the top object is the classic “Angle” which produces a pyramid shape. What I want is (what I am calling) a “Ramp” shape, like the 2nd and 3rd objects below. Ramps angled horizontally or vertically. A “Ramp” is almost the same thing as an “Angle” object, but the height just varies on two sides instead …