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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 - 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!
 
  
The VCarve software is currently installed on our [[Computers#Equipment Lists|'''Design Workstations 2 and 3''']]
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The VCarve software is currently installed on our Design Workstations 2 and 3. (VCarve software is Windows only.)
 
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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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VCarve training is available one-on-one, check Meetup or reach out on Slack for&nbsp;scheduling.
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==Tips==
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'''Links to external sites:'''
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===[https://docs.vectric.com/docs/V10.5/VCarvePro/ENU/Help/page/keyboard-shortcuts/index.html VCarve Keyboard Shortcuts] — Vectric Documentation===
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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 Archive - Vectric]===
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===[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]===
  
Links to external sites:
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== Training==
:'''[https://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve-pro Why Choose VCarve Pro?]'''
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PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
:'''[[wikipedia:G-code|G-code]]''' -- Wikipedia entry
 
:'''[https://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve-pro Product Home Page]'''
 
  
== Tips ==
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VCarve training is available one-on-one, check Meetup or reach out on Slack for scheduling.
Links to external sites:
 
:[https://www.vectric.com/vectric-community/free-projects/tips-and-tricks?category=Tips+and+tricks&page=1&items=0 '''Tips & Tricks Archive - Vectric''']
 
  
==For Additional Help==
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'''Links to external sites:'''
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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=== [https://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve-pro Why Choose VCarve Pro?] ===
:[[How To Slack#Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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=== [https://www.vectric.com/products/makerspace VCarve Makerspace Edition] ===
: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.
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=== [https://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve-pro VCarve Product Home Page] ===
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=== [https://www.youtube.com/@vectric Vectric — on YouTube] ===
  
== Member Showcase==
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==Related Pages ==
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
Links to other PPM Wiki pages:
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:'''[[SVG File Format Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
  
 
:[[CNC|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#2B78BE">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''CNC Router Table'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
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:[[Laser_--_BOSS|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Laser — BOSS'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
:[[Laser_--_BOSS|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Laser -- BOSS'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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==Hand-Curated Links==
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'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
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:[https://www.vectric.com/vectric-community/free-projects '''Free CNC Projects'''] — vectric.com
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:'''[[wikipedia:G-code|G-code]]''' — Wikipedia entry
  
:[[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
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
Links to external sites:
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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.
:'''[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 external sites:
 
:[https://www.vectric.com/vectric-community/free-projects '''Free Projects - Vectric''']
 
 
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Revision as of 18:36, 16 April 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.)

 


Tips

Links to external sites:

VCarve Keyboard Shortcuts — Vectric Documentation

Tips & Tricks Archive - Vectric

Vectric tips and tricks videos and free CNC projects

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:

Why Choose VCarve Pro?

VCarve Makerspace Edition

VCarve Product Home Page

Vectric — on YouTube

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.