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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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The VCarve software is currently installed on our Design Workstations 2 and 3. (VCarve software is Windows only.)
 
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Pikes Peak Makerspace has a license for the VCarve software, and it is currently installed on our [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Computers#Equipment_Lists Design Workstations 2]
 
 
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==Classes and Training==
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==Tips==
===Classes===
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'''Links to external sites:'''
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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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]===
  
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== Classes==
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PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
  
== Other Fun Stuff==
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== Training==
===[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/how-to/illustration-techniques.html Essential techniques for beginners]===
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VCarve training is available one-on-one, check Meetup or reach out on Slack for scheduling.
===[https://duckduckgo.com/?q=illustrator+tips 35 Adobe Illustrator Tutorials to Master Vector Design]===
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'''Links to external sites:'''
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=== [https://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve-pro Why Choose VCarve Pro?] ===
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=== [https://www.vectric.com/products/makerspace VCarve Makerspace Edition] ===
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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] ===
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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]]'''
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:'''[[SVG File Format Tips]]'''
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:[[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>]]
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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
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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 18:59, 29 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

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:

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 if you notice some info 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.