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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 [[wikipedia:G-code|G-code]] at the 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 [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Computers#Equipment_Lists Design Workstations 2 and 3]
 
 
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==Classes and Training==
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===Classes===
 
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces all its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
  
===Training===
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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]===
  
:'''[https://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve-pro Why Choose VCarve Pro?]'''
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== Classes==
:VCarve training is available one-on-one and should be scheduled directly with Drew. Reach out on Slack for scheduling.
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PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
  
==Tips==
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== Training==
:[https://www.vectric.com/vectric-community/free-projects/tips-and-tricks?category=Tips+and+tricks&page=1&items=0 '''Tips & Tricks Archive - Vectric''']<br>
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VCarve training is available one-on-one, check Meetup or reach out on Slack for scheduling.
  
===For Additional Help===
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'''Links to external sites:'''
:Use the PPM Slack channels #computers or #general
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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] ===
  
==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]]'''
==See Also==
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:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
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:'''[[SVG File Format Tips]]'''
:'''[[CNC]]'''
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:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
  
==Curated Links==
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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>]]
:'''[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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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:'''[https://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve-pro Developer Website]'''
 
  
==Other Fun Stuff==
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==Hand-Curated Links==
Links to other sites (external links):
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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
  
===[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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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 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.