So I’ve bought a Shapeoko 3 XXL with the intent to do a few projects of my own. I’ve yet to cut a single part.
I’m familiar with AutoCAD and have already drawn a few files for what I’d like to cut. Outside of AutoCAD, I’m an idiot with computer programs and really don’t have time to learn it all over right now, as I need these parts to complete a big project.
What I have: DXF cad files
What I need: a file to plug into carbide motion to cut
I’m willing to pay a reasonable price for this service. This could be a recurring thing too.
You don’t need to pay for this for the first — send your DXF in to us at support@carbide3d.com or post it here and we’ll work up a step-by-step tutorial and a sample file.
I did that last week, Nicolas M told me to try Adobe Illustrator and Inkscape to turn my dxf into a clean svg, no luck… my file requires v carving too so CC would be great. I have not tried Inkscape yet, as I have a Mac and I have to download 3 programs to begin the Inkscape download, finished this last night.
I wish I had your AutoCAD knowledge brother! I’ve been at this for about 6 months now. I just learned how to use InkScape to covert files to DXF. I know that’s a bit off topic, but I just want to encourage you to hang out in this forum for a bit. There are some very knowledgeable people here and they have that rare ‘patience’ quality with us noobs.
I would like to note that DXFs should import easily — we have some notes on this:
it may help to use the OVERKILL command to eliminate any overlapping or intersecting paths before exporting from AUTOCAD
if lines have different elevations, use FLATTEN [17]
PLINES are intrinsically joined, and should be used where appropriate [18]
AutoCAD 2000 DXF format (model geometry only, base model scaling) export from the desired face (not isometric view)
2004 Lines
and we would especially want folks to send files so prepared which don’t import into Carbide Create in to us at support@carbide3d.com (other problem files would be welcome as well).
There was a request for sample files a while back:
not sure what the outcome there was.
Anyway, once the files are into Carbide Create, creating toolpaths ought to be easy and straight-forward:
Anybody want to make some easy money?? I’ll send you my dxf file, give me the GCode file and I’ll pay you. Someone please do this so I can use this machine.