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Using a CNC requires a bit more background knowledge or learning than a laser cutter or 3d printer. You should have some knowledge of CAD and CAM concepts and have used a CAD/CAM or other package capable of generating g-code for CNC machining. | |||
== CAD programs == | |||
* [http://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion] (free, works on Windows or OSX) | |||
* [https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases LibreCAD] | |||
* [http://www.gmh-soft.com/cms/projects/projects/archimedes_modelling.htm QCAD] | |||
* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/free-cad/ FreeCAD] | |||
== Shapeoko2 == | |||
The [[Equipment/Shapeoko2|Shapeoko2]] is the entry level LHS CNC machine. It is more often than not used for PCB Drilling and 2.5 D milling. This page outlines the skills needed to run it. To start you probably need to have produced a CAD drawing and its g-code. | The [[Equipment/Shapeoko2|Shapeoko2]] is the entry level LHS CNC machine. It is more often than not used for PCB Drilling and 2.5 D milling. This page outlines the skills needed to run it. To start you probably need to have produced a CAD drawing and its g-code. | ||
It is not access controlled, if you come down on a Thursday some one will show you where the on switches are for the machine and computer | It is not access controlled, if you come down on a Thursday some one will show you where the on switches are for the machine and computer | ||
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== Pre-requisite competencies == | |||
In particular before coming you should learn a bit about: | In particular before coming you should learn a bit about: | ||
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[[Category:CNC]] | [[Category:CNC]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:PCB making]] | ||
