The Webinar video below was hosted by Randy Johnson and provides a basic walkthrough from design to running the Gcode (Tap file) on the CNC machine itself. For upcoming Webinars and Training hosted by Randy Johnson visit Next Wave CNC Webinars here.
00:00 - Introduction
01:52 - Learning resources
03:09 - Tonight's topics
04:29 - SD and HD series details
12:07 - Basic parts of a CNC router
16:46 - PC Computer requirements and setup
17:53 - Mac computer requirements and setup
20:43 - Intro to VCarve software
22:26 - Basic VCarve Project Demo
30:05 - Tips on selecting Bitmaps
42:01 - Basic Toolpath setup
58:15 - USB Thumb drive Tip
1:00:23 - Basic Machine and Pendant operation
1:12:03 - Future training
1:13:11 - Tech Support Email
Hosted 12/02/2021
Table of Contents
0:00 - Intro
1:25 - Today's Topics
Machine Overview
3:30 - Shark CNC machines
4:10 - Machine XYZ Orientation
5:16 - Compatible Routers
7:35 - Software
Vcarve workflow
10:08 - Basic Project workflow
11:00 - Setting up VCarve
14:30 - CRV file design start
14:50 - Import Bitmap Trace
18:18 - Tracing a Bitmap 21:32 - Adding Text
Tool Paths
24:00 - Profile and Pocket
25:00 - Vcarve toolpath
27:10 - 3D Roughing and Finishing
28:04 - Setting up Vcarve Toolpath
33:00- Previewing Toolpath
35:12 - Saving a toolpath (*.tap)
CNC Workflow
40:18 - Two Control Options
41:20 - Flashdrive
43:05 - Material Setup
45:00 - Router Bit Setup
46:15 - Zeroing XYZ
47:40 - Z zero with touch plate
49:45 - Running the G-code / Tap file
Ready2Control
LCD Pendant
54:16 - Tips
55:30 - Upcoming Webinars
58:56 - Tech Support