VCarve Tips

VCarve is great software for makers new to CNC (Computer Numerical Control).

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members have access to VCarve - Makerspace Edition which allows you to design on your PC at home, then generate the G‑code at our makerspace!

The VCarve software is currently installed on our Design Workstations 2 and 3. (VCarve software is Windows only.)

 

Tips

Links to external sites:

Training

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

VCarve training is available one-on-one, check Meetup or reach out on Slack for scheduling.

Links to external sites:

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Autodesk Fusion Tips

Adobe Illustrator Tips

Inkscape Tips

SVG File Format Tips

Blender Tips

  CNC Router Table  

  Laser — BOSS  

  Computers — Windows  

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

Free CNC Projects — vectric.com

G-code — Wikipedia entry

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #computing

List of all PPM Slack channels

Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.

PPM Tool Color Map — Interactive

Search the PPM Wiki — include both Content pages and Multimedia

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki, or you notice something is outdated.

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.