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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, 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 - Makerspace Edition''' 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!
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The VCarve software is currently installed on our Design Workstations 2 and 3. (VCarve software is Windows only.)
 
 
The VCarve software is currently installed on our [[Computers#Equipment Lists|'''Design Workstations 2 and 3''']]
 
 
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==Classes==
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:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces all its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
  
==Training==
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Links to other sites (external links):
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:'''[https://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve-pro Why Choose VCarve Pro?]'''
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:VCarve training is available one-on-one and should be scheduled directly with Drew. Reach out on Slack for&nbsp;scheduling.
 
  
== Tips ==
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==Tips==
Links to other sites (external links):
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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''']
  
==For Additional Help==
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== Training==
Use the PPM Slack channel:
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VCarve training is available one-on-one, check Meetup or reach out on Slack for scheduling.
: #computing
 
  
== Member Showcase==
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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] ===
==See Also==
 
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
 
:'''[[CNC]]'''
 
:'''[[Laser -- BOSS]]'''
 
:'''[[Computers]]'''
 
  
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==Related Pages ==
Links to other sites (external links):
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
:'''[[wikipedia:G-code|G-code]]''' -- Wikipedia entry
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:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]'''
:'''[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]'''
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:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]'''
:'''[https://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve-pro Product Home Page]'''
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:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
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:'''[[SVG File Format Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
  
==Other Fun Stuff==
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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]'''
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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]'''
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
:[https://www.vectric.com/vectric-community/free-projects '''Free Projects - Vectric''']
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==For Additional Help==
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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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.
 
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Latest revision as of 16:48, 2 September 2024

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.)

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

 


Welcome banner

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
  CNC Router Table   - make a reservation
  Laser — BOSS   - make a reservation
  Computers — Windows  

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.