From STL file to Carbide Create (PRO) [screenshots included] (outdated, please see updated instructions in tutorial section)

[fenrus (Arjan van de Ven)]

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…

those are the newest steps… no more downloads

[helipaddy (Patrick Wills)]

This looks so good except Step 2 which has completely baffled me - the link takes me to some raw code. Do you know if https://products.groupdocs.app/conversion/stl-to-png works as well?

[fenrus (Arjan van de Ven)]

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…

https://community.carbide3d.com/t/cutting-stl-models-with-carbide-create-pro-nearly-2021-edition/27704
has updated and much more detailed instructions… please check those out.
No local apps needed, just a page you go to in your browser.

[JDV2 (John Voorhees)]

This is so helpful, thank you!

[ehendrix (Eric Hendrix)]

Hello,

I like the idea of creating a heightmap grayscale from STL files.
I clicked on the link for Github and saw a list of files.
do you use all the files?
I’m confused… How do I download the program to do this?

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

See:

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…

[ehendrix (Eric Hendrix)]

Misunderstanding…
I just want to create the heightmap grayscale file. I have a program to convert grayscale to Gcode.
I do not have CC-pro.
Is this an issue?

[Julien]

Use that link from the post,

https://fenrus75.github.io/FenrusCNCtools/stl2nc/stl2nc.html

It’s an online tool, and will generate both the PNG grayscale heightmap you want, and the gcode (which in your case will not be useful)

[ehendrix (Eric Hendrix)]

Are you aware of a program that will just create the grayscale image I am looking for?

[Julien]

Misunderstanding I guess: that tool does create the grayscale image you want, in PNG image format. It also happens to generate some g-code, but ignore that, and you have your solution.

Click choose file, load your STL, and bam, you get a grayscale heighmap, download it using the link. Here’s an example where I loaded the STL of a half sphere:

[ehendrix (Eric Hendrix)]

Thanks for the assist!