In all CAM softwares, you have a tool list of different tool diameters and types of end mills.Ĭhange or create new tools, you can copy the ones you see below that I use for wood cutting: As you can see I have two different speeds for the same tool.
You can watch this video to see an example on how I work
It takes a while before learning how to cut various materials, it is a balance of speed, depth and cutting tools. You now have a file that can be read by another software such as Mach3 or UCCNC. If you create a file and set up the tools according to the guide below and then save the file by going to “File / Save CNC program”. Now Estlcma is set to print instructions to Mach3 or UCCNC. G o to the menu “Setup / CNC Programs” Select Mach3 / Mach 4 also here In the drop-down menu to the right, select Mach 3 / Mach 4 (or UCCNC) then press OK. Start Estlcam and go to the “Setup / Basic setup” menu. We need to tell Estlcam to save our files in a format that can be read by Mach3 or UCCNC.
Follow the wizard below if you have Drivers and Estlcam.
Start with Estlcam and then advance up to more expensive CAM programs such as Vcarve that I use. Estlcam is actually a software for Arduino but works with Mach3.
With driver electronics and Estlcam, you need to set up Estlcam to work with Mach3. DXF format and set up the tools as shown below and then cut your part. If you have Arduino as electronics, it’s pretty straightforward, draw your part, save it in. Arduino electronics are much more limited. The advantage of drivers is that you can choose which software you want and can grow with the machine. With driver electronics, you need to have a control software like Mach3. Download Mach3 demo or purchase program (cost about 200EUR).Estlcam does the job as well and can also cut in 3D which is uniq
An example is Google Sketchup, which is free.
Snapmaker does have custom M3 command it is not the same as default Marlin. I have not tried any STL carving so YMMV. I think the average SnapMaker CNC user would do much better with ESTL than Fusion. ESTL does all kinds of other useful looking things also. ESTL looks like a great deal for $59 the ability to generate Marlin/Snapmaker GCode from a DXF is good enough for my money. I didn’t do a comprehensive test I ran a simple program in space didn’t cut any parts.
The Spindle starts and runs full speed, all of the tool motion looked appropriate, I cannot tell for sure how fast the spindle is turning. Tested ESTL Marlin output from a DXF created in Solidworks.