Ian M's Adventures in CNC
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A friend recently acquired an older Mostics 3018 Pro CNC machine, with the optional 5.5W blue diode laser module, and the standalone controller. Mostics aren't particularly helpful for support as they purge old product pages from their site, and don't offer any support except through Facebook! Fortunately its a direct knockoff of the Sainsmart Genmitsu 3018 Pro CNC, and Sainsmart are much more customer/user friendly.
Not wanting to spend £££ on commercial CAD software and path to G-Code plugins, I've been learning G-code and investigating FOSS and freeware options to drive it.
Useful links
CNC @ RML
- https://wiki.richmondmakerlabs.uk/index.php/CncMill - OpenBuilds Platemaker, in the cloakroom
- https://wiki.richmondmakerlabs.uk/index.php/Rewiring_the_CNC - (3 years ago, work by Ian B and Andy)
- https://wiki.richmondmakerlabs.uk/index.php/Andy%27s_Adventures_in_CNC
3018 Specific
CNC Software
- Programming - A summary of available software from the (defunct) Shapoko wiki.