Basic Bitmap Tracing and Node Editing 2 - Part 15 - Vectric For Absolute Beginners

[@rayramirez938]

You are Great. Very easy and detailed explanation of various node s and tracing operations.

[@whocaresidontcare2116]

Nicely done Mark.

[@jimking9646]

another nice job

[@carlossimonovich8623]

From Argentina , thank you master , master , master !!!!

[@stevesrt8]

Thank You. Helped a lot. I'll definitely try and watch all your videos.

[@hjschmidt3752]

Thanks for clear speaking style and absence of "music", which make your content -- which is well organized -- easy to follow. As others have said, your presentation style make even the longer videos very worthwhile, from the very beginning all the way to the very end. Your videos are much better than others covering similar topics because they don't just repeat what's in the manual, they actually let us watch and listen 'over the shoulder' of an expert user showing us how to get real work done and problems solved. You're a natural teacher, in the best sense of the word. You've improved my life -- thanks!

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you very much for the kind words. I've always thought that most tutorial makers assume the viewer already knows what they're doing, and just needs help finding the tools in their software. I assume the viewer has never done anything like this before, and needs a bit of extra guidance to not only find the tools, but to get a basic understanding of what that tool does - and why, if possible. I'm far from an expert. There are a lot of tools I've never used in VCarve, because I've never needed them (or I forget they're there.) I'm just trying to help folks avoid the mistakes I made, and maybe give someone the confidence to get into the more advanced tutorials. Thanks again!

[@toolchuck]

So many videos, so much to learn, so little time... Mark, thanks you so much for all the time and effort you have put into these videos for people like me, its just plain outstanding!

[@owenjenkins2225]

Thanks Mark for another awesome training video .

[@MRK-wq9rf]

Great tutorial, I learned a lot. Thanks for doing these!

[@ronald44181000]

Thankfully, there is someone like yourself who explains and answers issues with Vectric Software that the average user can understand. Don't get me wrong, Vectric does a decent job. They're Just Not You and for any problems that I run into. I've learned to quit referring to their Help Files and Videos and to Checkout if you've run into the same issue and Solved it. I swear though, that Vectric is the ONLY Software producer that Doesn't Have a Relational Database where one can peruse to obtain information about there products. Whenever I get asked a question I can't answer in the related Forums. I Point them directly in your Direction. Thanks for all of your video explanations, Once Again.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you very much for the kind words. I really do appreciate it. My goal from the start has been to try to show folks who have never done anything like this before that they could do it if they take the time to practice. I too like the Vectric tutorials, but they have to cater to everyone from the beginner to the professional, and can't take the time to stop and explain every detail. I can, and do attempt to take that time. I don't get everything right, but I try to learn from my mistakes and drive on from there.

[@geraldperry6821]

Excellent once again.

[@edwaynick5015]

Mr.Schmidt nailed it. Thanks for the good work.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you!

[@toolchuck]

Thanks you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge of V-Carve with us. I just started a couple of weeks ago with my daughter and it hasn't been too bad. But after finding your channel and watching a few of your videos, I find it so much easier to use and my skills are improving much faster than when I was just going by trial and error on my own. Again, thank you!

[@stevegronsky8904]

Once again you've created a gem. I noticed your opening disclaimer is now in text rather than audio. After watching many of your previous videos this is a nice touch.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you Steve. Yeah, I got tired of saying the same thing over and over again. Sad that I have to say it at all, but some folks think I work for Vectric and am getting paid for this. Vectric doesn't even know I exist - other than the emails I get for the newsletter. I'm experimenting with a few things in the videos to kind of streamline them - make them shorter and less boring. You're the first person to comment on the text disclaimer. Thanks for watching!

[@stevegronsky8904]

@@MarkLindsayCNC I watch every one and the length is fine. For many I won't watch long videos but yours is the ex exception. Please keep them coming.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you very much, Steve!

[@roybaker2184]

Nice job Mark . Will indeed be a refresher video for me,

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thanks for checking it out, Roy! I hope you find it helpful!

[@chrisdemaline8465]

I’m not worthy! Thank you Mark for being Triple D (dedicated, determined, and dependable)!

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you, Chris!

[@dwighthewitt6437]

Thanks Mark I appreciate you explaining the details. I am a beginner and am trying to learn

[@zlatkomamic8372]

Very educational video, detailed in detail. I find that you share and share your knowledge with a lot of love. Thank you so much for investing.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you very much for the kind words. I really do appreciate them. I hope you find the videos helpful.

[@tom1397-p7y]

Thanks Mark as usual top notch video...Keep em coming. I learn so much from you. One comment for the beginners out there.. Save Save Save makes it easier in the long run..

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you very much, Tom!

[@ljgault]

Thanks Mark, another fine installment. I managed to get several new tips to incorporate in the future.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thanks for watching Larry - and thanks for all of the support over the last couple of years. I really do appreciate it.

[@HStuckey11]

Thanks Mark. You videos are terrific

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you Harold! I hope it helps!

[@1947TC]

Thanks Mark, for another brilliant tutorial, learn something every time, solo CNCér Australia.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you very much! I hope you're finding them helpful!

[@dptp9lf]

Very Nice Mark! Thanks once again!

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you, Lyle!

[@1275porsche]

many thanks, excellent tuition

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you! I hope it helps!

[@MegaTopdogs]

Great video Mark !!!

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you as always, Geert!

[@alexandrialipton1843]

Already loved you for your great videos, but you won my heart just a little more by knowing that ~ is called a tilde. (I was a Spanish teacher)

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Would knowing that be the 21st century version of a shiny, fresh apple for the teacher? :) Thank you very much, and I hope you're finding the videos useful!

[@seriouslyintolife]

Thank you Mark this definitely helped me as a beginner to CNC and Vetric!!!!

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you very much for that, Tony. That's what this series is all about. I'm glad to hear you found it helpful.

[@jondawson1089KustomMade]

great courses thank you

[@johnnyspropshop]

Great info and enjoyed the project. Thanks for sharing Mark.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thanks for checking it out, John. I hope it helps you out!

[@MrManta2012]

Thanks for giving us lessons, they are really useful/

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Glad you like them!

[@MrManta2012]

@@MarkLindsayCNC your videos answer so many of the questions that present themselves

[@jawadal-gburi3617]

thank u

[@luckettg]

Another great video, Mark! Thank you.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you for checking it out! I hope it helps!

[@eCabinetstipsandtricks]

Thank's. this helped me so much.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you!

[@davidneighborsmd4217]

Thanks Mark, great stuff. I have a multicolored logo that I would like to V-carve and use different shades of wood for each color. Im relatively new at this and I'm figuring that I have to separate each color and calculate a tool path for each. I can reduce it to 4 colors, but not sure how to isolate them from each other so I can make individual tool paths fro each.

[@robertwelch5584]

Mark, as always thanks for the great video and proof yet again that you're never too old to learn new tricks. I do have a question on the bezier curves "adjusting" at about the 34:00 time stamp. My OCD questiion is whether you can use the tool handle lenghts and position on each side of the bottom of the heart as a sort of gauge to ensure both sides of the heart have the same curve, effectively bookmatched. I know it's a OCD thing but I'd rather get it close to perfect in the software before creating sawdust. Thanks!

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

You can if you want to, Robert, but do know that some vectors like the heart aren't supposed to be book matched. The outside heart profile matches the vectors of the inside heart profile (almost.) Still, if you want to make sure they're perfect, you can use those handle positions as a gauge. There's an easier way to do what you're talking about, but it would be better explained in a separate video. Thanks for the idea, and thanks for watching!

[@dzee9481]

Thanks Mark, Well done on the knowledge transfer. This is better than most of the series video from Vectric. Mark what I was hoping you have a video on is how do you make your final passes to reduce or mitigate any sanding done on the work piece after it has been carved out. I see the tool has options for last pass or final pass do you have a recipe for cutting out the work piece with little or no sanding to be done?

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you, Don. I have yet to have a piece come off the machine that was ready for finish. Everything requires at least a little bit of detail sanding. I use everything from 3M sanding disks on my Dremel, to sanding brushes (200 and 400 grit,) to good old sandpaper on a stick (or my fingers.)

[@rzjjt5]

mark watched them both great getting more info each time when you went to tool path and did 60v and end mill which is great but when on your cnc which one do you select to start im just a beginner thanks

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

I'm going to be doing a video on that topic soon, Robert. Stay tuned!

[@donniehughes7054]

Hey y’all, I’m doing a Notre Dame logo and I used this video as a guide. Thanks. How do you clean up the small areas that the Vee bit misses. Thanks

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

I use Scotch-Brite Radial Sanding Disks in my Dremel to sand my v-carvings. Here are some links to the ones I use. Scotch-Brite Radial Bristle Disc, 1 1/8 in 80 Grit: amzn.to/2yo5Oyp Scotch-Brite Radial Bristle Disc, 1 1/8 in 120 Grit: amzn.to/3dI7YsM

[@michaelberes5937]

I’m fairly new to CNC do you have a list of bits with all the specs feeds and speeds?

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

I do have a video where I outline the bits that I think will see a beginner through just about any type of project they would want to tackle, but I do not get into feeds and speeds. They are calculated based on a number of factors such as the machine itself, router vs spindle, the material, and several other factors. Your best source for info on speeds and feed for your machine are your machine manufacturer's support forum, and the bit manufacturer's support documentation. Here's a link to my video on bits I think a beginner should have: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXKaZHyfiZ6EeKc

[@michaelberes5937]

@@MarkLindsayCNC thank you your videos are very helpful

[@michaelberes5937]

@@MarkLindsayCNC thank you your videos are very helpful

[@coachalan22]

I have a picture I have tried to trace to just vcarve and cannot, it looks to be super simple, is it possible to send it to you just to tell me if is possible, I have been spinning my wheels. I am a beginner

[@ElCidPhysics90]

I wonder if it would be better to focus on one side of the outer heart and then copy/mirror it! That way the two halves would be equal. But then again, that wouldn’t show us the methods you did.

[@carlossimonovich8623]

Teacher ¿ could you make an embed vídeo with these vectors ? Thanks !!!

[@23fields]

nice

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thank you, Frankie!

[@MrManta2012]

the edge of the heart would look good with round edge

[@coleswoodworks5696]

How do I get the cross hair grid?

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

If you mean the X zero Y zero lines in the center of the material, that's done in the Job Setup. Check out Part 1 of the series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5-ynqaAj7Kcisk

[@coleswoodworks5696]

@@MarkLindsayCNC Ok thanks....Watch them all guess I need to go back to the start....HA

[@550zdatsun]

I notice you are over looking a very basic fact of CNC GCode in that it does not know how to do a “Bézier Curve”. Consequently the post processor is going to change it to thousands and thousands of tiny little straight lines. For tooling efficiency and smoothness of curves, you will see a tremendous reduction in GCode size and CNC steps by converting the design to curve fit to lines and arcs first. Bézier curves are great for drawing, but the CNC wants lines and arcs only. Try converting this design using curve fit to lines and arcs and regenerate your tool paths and see the difference in file size. You may have to adjust slightly to make the arcs “smoother” but the file size and routing time can be many many times less.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

I had heard about this when I first got into CNC, so I did a lot of talking and asking my CNC gurus a ton of questions about it. Every one of them told me to do my own comparisons by trying both, so I did. You're right for the most part - it's a fact that controllers don't recognize Bezier curves. However sometimes fitting arcs and lines isn't possible - not if you want to keep the design smooth. At least that's been my experience. As for the g-code file size, I've done a bit of comparison calculating, and for what the majority of home hobby CNCers do, there isn't really much of a difference in the file size or number of lines in most 2D projects. It can make a huge difference in some complex designs with lots of curves that come close intertwining, but for the most part those are fairly rare. It also depends on the post processor you're using - some are better at calculating than others, based on the controller you're using. I've found a tiny time savings when it comes to actual elapsed cutting times when comparing arcs to Bezier curves. I'm talking a difference of a few seconds here and there. Overall, however, unless you're having problems with jittery axis moves, rough cuts, or unusually long running times, I haven't found a need to worry about it. Again, I'm just a home hobbyist, and that's who my channel is geared toward - the people who have never done anything like this before, and are trying to learn how to design files after spending a ton of money. I'm not trying to cut 500 parts per day, nor am I trying to train folks who are.

[@jerrypeevey]

If you could cut the time on these tutorials down to about half or less you would have a large following.... Just saying my point of view.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Thanks, Jerry. I'm very happy with my following - I couldn't ask for a better bunch of people. I'm not out to become a superstar - I'd be doing reaction videos if that was my goal. I take the time I need to explain more than just "Tab A goes into Slot B," for a reason. My channel is geared toward the person who has never done anything like this before, so I try to explain WHY as well as how. I've found that if you tell a person why Tab A goes into Slot B, they tend to retain it a lot easier than saying, "Just do it." I also speak slowly because I'm the person who comes back and closed-captions the videos after they're posted. I have to give the person who is reading the closed-caption enough time to read it before moving on. Lots of folks watch my videos at 1.25 or 1.5 X speed, and that's understandable. I know my tutorials are long, and they're not for everybody - I get that, and I'm fine with it. There are several others out there making tutorials on Vectric software, to include Vectric themselves. You might give them a try if you think they'd be a better fit for you. For me and my followers, however, I don't plan on changing a thing. Thanks for your input! I really do value it!

[@jerrypeevey]

@@MarkLindsayCNC Everybody is happy !