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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
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VCarve is great software for makers new to CNC (Computer Numerical Control).
  
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'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members have access to VCarve Pro - Makerspace Edition12.0''' which allows you to design on your PC at home, then generate the G‑code at our makerspace!  
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VCarve is great software for makers new to CNC.
 
 
 
'''Pikes Peak Makerspace members have access to VCarve - Makerspace Edition''' which allows you to design on your personal PC at home, then generate the G-code at our&nbsp;makerspace!  
 
  
The VCarve software is currently installed on our Design Workstations 2 and 3. (VCarve software is Windows only.)
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The VCarve software is currently installed on our (Windows) Design Workstations 1-3. (VCarve software is Windows only.)
 
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==Tips==
 
==Tips==
Links to external sites:
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'''Links to vectric.com:'''
:[https://www.vectric.com/vectric-community/free-projects/tips-and-tricks?category=Tips+and+tricks&page=1&items=0 '''Tips & Tricks Archive - Vectric''']
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===[https://docs.vectric.com/docs/V10.5/VCarvePro/ENU/Help/page/keyboard-shortcuts/index.html VCarve Keyboard Shortcuts]===
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===[https://www.vectric.com/vectric-community/free-projects/tips-and-tricks/?category=Tips+and+tricks&page=1&items=0 Tips & Tricks Free projects]===
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== Classes==
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PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
  
==Training==
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== Training==
Pikes Peak Makerspace announces all its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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VCarve training is available one-on-one, check Meetup or reach out on Slack for scheduling.
  
VCarve training is available one-on-one, check Meetup or reach out on Slack for&nbsp;scheduling.
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'''Links to external sites:'''
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=== [https://www.vectric.com/products/makerspace/ VCarve Makerspace Edition] ===
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=== [https://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve/ VCarve Product Home Page] ===
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=== [https://www.youtube.com/@vectric Vectric — on YouTube] ===
  
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==Related Pages ==
:'''[https://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve-pro Why Choose VCarve Pro?]'''
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
:'''[[wikipedia:G-code|G-code]]''' — Wikipedia entry
 
:'''[https://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve-pro Product Home Page]'''
 
  
== For Additional Help==
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:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]'''
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]'''
:[[How To Slack#Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
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:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
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:'''[[SVG File Format Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
  
==Member Showcase==
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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==See Also==
 
Links to other PPM Wiki pages:
 
  
:[[CNC|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#2B78BE">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''CNC Router Table'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[CNC|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#2B78BE">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''CNC Router Table'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]'''
  
:[[Laser_--_BOSS|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Laser — BOSS'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Laser_--_BOSS|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Laser — BOSS'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]'''
  
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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==For Additional Help==
 
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
:'''[[Autodesk Fusion 360 Tips]]'''
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
 
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:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
 
 
 
==Curated Links==
 
Links to member-recommended external sites:
 
:'''[https://www.vectric.com/vectric-community/free-projects/tips-and-tricks/?category=Tips+and+tricks&page=1&items=0 Vectric tips and tricks videos and free CNC projects]'''
 
 
 
==Other Fun Stuff==
 
Links to (frivolous?) external sites:
 
:[https://www.vectric.com/vectric-community/free-projects '''Free Projects - Vectric''']
 
 
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Revision as of 12:00, 21 November 2024

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

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members have access to VCarve Pro - Makerspace Edition12.0 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 (Windows) Design Workstations 1-3. (VCarve software is Windows only.)

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 


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Tips

Links to vectric.com:

VCarve Keyboard Shortcuts

Tips & Tricks Free projects

Classes

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

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

Links to external sites:

VCarve Makerspace Edition

VCarve Product Home Page

Vectric — on YouTube

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Autodesk Fusion Tips
CorelDRAW X6 Tips
Adobe Illustrator Tips
Inkscape Tips
SVG File Format Tips
Blender Tips
  Computers — Windows  
  CNC Router Table   - make a reservation
  Laser — BOSS   - make a reservation

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.

Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that 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.