How to turn a 2D picture into a 3D model for a CNC Machine. Basic 3D modeling on Vectric Aspire

If you are wondering how to turn a 3D picture into a 3D model for your CNC machine, this is a basis 3d Modeling tutorial using Vectric Aspire.
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[@raymond4307]

Great content. Exactly what i needed. I bought the Pinarha fx yesterday and was trying to figure out how to work these setting. Absolutely awesome 👍

[@littlebullseye901]

100% the video I was needing. I just got off the computer to do searches! Great timing.

[@makerstube2986]

Haha awesome! Glad it helped 👊

[@mariogayoso]

Thanks a lot for the tutorial man. I'm just getting into CNC machining !!

[@stevem8ck]

Awesome video! Thanks a lot for teaching in a very clear way. This helped me a lot.

[@ralfplewa2472]

Genau das habe ich gesucht! Vielen Dank und Respekt für die Erstellung eines solch hilfreichen Videos. That is exactly that Kind of Video i was Looking for. Thank you and much respect for making such a helpful video

[@patrickl6866]

Appreciate the teaching effort. You need to learn the difference between bitmaps and vectors as you are going to really confuse people, especially beginners. There is an important difference and an svg file is in fact vectors, not a bit map. Even the import tool says "vectors", There is a different tool for "bitmaps".

[@hotfuzz1913]

Thanks for the great tutorial

[@2tall47]

Great content. thank you for sharing.

[@Dartel]

Nice video, Thank you.

[@CAgrampa1999]

I learned a tremendous amount from your video thank you very much as for some of your numbers for heights I would try maybe .05 for a smaller adjustment

[@David_11111]

this helped me ....Thank you

[@deisterminer]

great video you got another subscriber!! thank you

[@thunderbob5]

This is great. thank you. Can I ask- what is the recommended wood for this and approximately how long will it take on a CNC for a 5" X 5"

[@AvinashsonawaneArtCam]

Good 👍

[@dipillo1963]

Thanks you for the video exelente

[@mohammadaraphat5741]

Thank alot brothe 🤝

[@TheMacleod2770]

Great video, this is what I needed to see. I guess when you added the 20" of thickness didn't help the time to update the preview. Oops. Lol.

[@dasfreakster]

Nice, how do you add a bowl to it like the clipart ones included in Vectric?

[@DGAWDGAW]

Thanks for the video, but I believe that you can input more than one decimal when setting the thickness. So you could have input 0.01, or 0.05 or whatever.

[@guochien487]

She is sooo cute i wanna cry!

[@zaf833]

hello and thank you for your fantastic videos! I want help! Iam trying to make the same steps but in first steps when I go to ''modeling'' the ''apply'' button is not available. What is wrong? Thanks a lot!

[@squidskunk]

7:52 you're having trouble because at the beginning you set the thickness of the material to 20" not 2"

[@clintongallagher]

FYI Inkscape Trace Bitmap "TRACES" an imported bitmap; the copy is a vector file that is saved in various file formats typically svg.

[@RicardoLasevitch]

Please! Add the finalization to send for a mach3 or gcode sender, what’s the pos processor u use

[@shannongray823]

for some reason, I don't have the same options as you, I don't have the modeling option, my dialogue box looks nothing like yours.Im using 9.519

[@hermanarango2896]

if I may, at the beginning you're actually transforming a bitmap into a vector file (SVG).

[@CAgrampa1999]

Try going .01 for a smaller adjustment

[@Charlie-qd3qs]

Got my XXL built. Going to make stuff tomorrow. What should I make first to get the machine dialed in?

[@makerstube2986]

I would just start slow. Starr out with some 2D pictures or vcarving some words. Probably use some MDF or pine just to get the hang of it first then move up to the harder stuff.

[@notCometK]

My modeling tab doesn’t show all of those functions. I cannot find the “create a shape from vector outlines” button.

[@STRIK3N]

What benefit do you gain creating a bitmap from Inkscape vs vcarves bitmap trace? Or is it just personal preference? Thanks,

[@charlesszuch948]

was wondering the same thing lol

[@brendanfitzpatrick7399]

The only thing that could be different are the details.. I don't know if inkskape has the ability to create a higher quality conversion but that would be the only thing. However, it's important to note that he is not creating a bitmap, he is converting a bitmap to a vector drawing (first major error/detail in the video)...

[@edermendez946]

I only have the last 6 icons on the modeling tools, how do I get the rest of them?

[@Omega782]

Do you have to have aspire or can you do this with vpro?

[@00jamiejohnson00]

aspire doesnt have an option to open a SVG file for some reason so i cant even get past step 2/3 i think my copy is the newest as i just downloaded it...thoughts?

[@lucmonette]

Version 11.503 why i don't have all these options in modeling?

[@ShaJawad]

Hi my preview of the files like thumbnail are not showing, what do I do?

[@fenders9911]

can i do this in vcarve pro 10.

[@nitesh.gulaskar]

Which software ?

[@markisherecanada]

Wow this was one of the best videos I have seen. I don't have $2000 for the vector program. Can I do this in inkscape?

[@clearcut6818]

You can get a free trial

[@d.j.5950]

i can sell it for 20$

[@stormnation6387]

I tried copying what you said but when you got to modelling section and clicked apply, my apply button doesnt highlight

[@firepit69]

Change the base height then should work

[@AvinashsonawaneArtCam]

Watch This👍

[@hassanismail2303]

Sir.how to save 3d file from aspire and import it to cnc machine

[@girthbrooks4219]

Hey I can't find that option on 10.5!! I need help 😫

[@victorunderberg6615]

Same here I can't do modeling in 10.5 way is that please help us

[@GospodinJean]

Excellent video: Question: is vectric aspire for free?

[@shblair]

top shelf product, premium pricing. worth it.imo.

[@clearcut6818]

There is a free trial and there's a bootlegged version.

[@rosihancock4]

2300 for program? Anything out there for free til I learn what I am doing?

[@wannabee2008]

Vectric Aspire is a $2000 software. Is there any other software that is more affordable for a hobbyist?

[@Evocatorum]

You're not getting a bitmap image off of the mickey mouse drawing, the result of the trace is to produce a vector graphic. The original is POSSIBLY the bitmap if it's a *.bmp file that you downloaded. The drawing that you're saving as an .svg is a Scalable Vector Graphic... S.V.G. Also, for the love of god, move your recoding buttons off the screen; it's incredibly distracting.

[@weareallneighbors4459]

Easily distracted fucko?

[@teresa6775]

🙄 one in every crowd

[@Evocatorum]

@@teresa6775 What, someone who (correctly) believes that the details of the process being described should be described correctly for those actually wanting to learn? Or someone who believes that an educational video should minimize as many distractions as possible to convey the point clearly....

[@jhnbrown5]

How can you do a human face?

[@brendanfitzpatrick7399]

i don't have a CNC but I liked the video, regardless of how many errors it had.. to start, when you copy an image and create a Path - you are actuatlly converting a Bitmap/Rasterized image (.png, .jpg, .gif etc.) to an Vectorized image (.svg).. this info might help some... also, all of your positive dimensions (ie. adding on top of the wood) as if you're 'building' a 3d design obviously would never work - in order to make this work, you will have to offset the baseline somehow (I'm not sure how b/c the video doesn't explain this last step).. I'm not trying to criticize the author, it was a nice video but I can see a few people being frustrated or confused over some of the details... Two thumbs up for effort!

[@charlesszuch948]

For one, the reason you were having such a huge issue is because you set the thickness of your board to 20inches... that's why the face was coming out all wonky. Second, gotta get better at distinguishing the difference between bitmaps, vectors, and SVGs, you're gunna confuse the hell outta people. Third, not fully understanding why you used Inkscape when VCarve has a bitmap tracing tool. I'm all for helping people, I love it. Though if you want to be helpful you need to ensure you are spreading correct knowledge on a subject.

[@dsimental6]

OUCH! but true indeed...🤔

[@nithishg6687]

Application link..... Pls bro

[@legacycustomengraving]

I wish the volume was better.

[@shblair]

its your computer...noting wrong with it bud.

[@rackeldavid6569]

🤗🤗🤗🤗🤣🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@tomfraser1154]

I really enjoy your videos except for your caption box and timer. They are very distracting.

[@chefjuke1]

While the information ultimately is valuable, if you had spent just a little time editing the video to contain the core information it would have been far more valuable. there are so many distractions, mistakes and incorrect statements (bitmap vs vector) that it takes far longer to get to the key points that people need to know to be able to do this. I highly encourage you to work on editing and maybe switch to doing your voiceover AFTER recording the steps, that way you only include the useful information and not spend so much time going back and forth through your own trial and error.

[@canalcna685]

You can provide criticism without being so abrasive. Learn some mannerism.

[@chefjuke1]

@@canalcna685 I’m sorry you found my comment abrasive. I thought that while my comments were direct, I did not insult or or use any hurtful or pejorative language. Rather than just “complaining” or say “I don’t like this video” I have what I felt was constructive criticism. I pointed out that the information he provided was valuable but offered some suggestions on how he could make it more valuable (and less problematic for some viewers). If you could point out to me where what I said was abrasive I’d be happy to adjust my approach.

[@canalcna685]

@@chefjuke1 Do some introspection, it will do you some good.

[@chefjuke1]

@@canalcna685 I’m happy to do some introspection. I think about my words and actions every day. Again, if you point out to me what aspects of my feedback you find abrasive I am happy to consider it. If you note, my feedback included specific information about what I found problematic with the video and offered encouragement and ways on how the person could improve their videos in the future. Your feedback for me, did not offer any explanation on Why or how you felt my comments were “abrasive” and you suggest that I should learn some mannerisms (I think he meant manners) and that I should do some introspection, however you do not explain what you feel I need to review or consider. So, while I appreciate that you may not be fond of how I presented my feedback I would suggest you that you might Want to do some introspection and how you can give more useful feedback in the future. Cheers

[@sunnyg7]

@@chefjuke1 Your initial response was absolutely appropriate. Now if someone wanted to be a little "edgy" in their response they might say thats its probably the "participation trophy awardees" that are Overly sensitive and need words like please, sorry, etc etc included with any type of constructive criticism. Lets not discourage those type of comments Please, they ultimately help progress things forward, with no one ever being corrected or the like then you are taking away an important step for people to do better the next time.

[@nikkimiller238]

How can you demonstrate techniques such as this when you don't even know how to use the Vectric program properly!!

[@jtr789310]

I was thinking the samething

[@shblair]

I left with more knowledge than I arrived with. I am very new and sometimes the first steps of anything new need to just show where the tools are and their basics . If can offer me the link to your better walkthroughs. id appreciate it. Ill even defend your vids if someone was catty to you.

[@bhutch216]

Bitmaps and SVG are complete opposites

[@loodahchris04]

The traced image is a vector not a bitmap😊😊

[@musacman57]

This is a great tutorial and it will be a great cnc project but be for warned if anyone makes Mickey Mouse tries to sell it Disney WILL ,Can and Has sued for copyrights infringements. PLEASE don’t take my word for this research it. THEY WILL

[@jeffp9522]

I was interested since I use apple. Then you added another program and you lost my attention

[@gitbse]

This is good. But .... Aspire is $2,000 on their website? Fucking ... really? Is there a cheaper way?

[@Dogpool]

It’s only $2000 for this program

[@moderator1237]

You are mentioning that you are doing a tutorial for beginners, but begginners cant afford 2300$ for a program

[@said.skopal]

But you can afford gcode hand writting, and make this same shape with drill

[@dsimental6]

@@said.skopal 😂🤣🤣, good one dude...

[@teresa6775]

This software is 2K ???? That's beyond ridiculous. Pretty sure that's the most expensive software I've ever seen on the market.

[@joseguevara184]

mms............................

[@juliocosta5818]

ArtCam was bought by Autodesk and killed

[@d.j.5950]

i can sell it for 20$

[@eitantal726]

Disliked. The actual picture drawn here does not match the thumbnail picture. It is significantly more difficult to make the other one

[@youngster30uk]

Sorry dude, I had to thumbs down you.you clearly state this is a for beginners tutorial, but you just move way too quickly for new people who are not familiar with the interface.

[@yohannsantos4901]

"pause" have you seen it on your screen?

[@youngster30uk]

@@yohannsantos4901 yes you can pause, but that still doesnt make it for beginners. Beginnners tutorial need to go slow and explain why they do each thing, and the impact of doing that. This video doesnt do that. After a few months of doing this, I can understand it, but when I commented as a beginner, it lost me too many times. I found many other videos that helped my learning process. As a standalone guide, it is not bad, but the fact he claims it as a begninners guide is, IMHO misleading

[@youngster30uk]

@@yohannsantos4901 cant post pictures on youtube, but many people agree with me. I McHunt 6 months ago when you say convertiit to bitmap, do you meant to vectors, or am I misunderstanding this all? Gabriel Prieto 1 month ago Hey I can't find that option on 10.5!! I need help 😫 Nikki Miller Nikki Miller 3 months ago How can you demonstrate techniques such as this when you don't even know how to use the Vectric program properly!! 1 jtr789310 jtr789310 3 months ago I was thinking the samething Patrick L Patrick L 1 month ago Appreciate the teaching effort. You need to learn the difference between bitmaps and vectors as you are going to really confuse people, especially beginners. There is an important difference and an svg file is in fact vectors, not a bit map. Even the import tool says "vectors", There is a different tool for "bitmaps". Trevor Lam 1 month ago You might know what YOU are doing but you need to improve your teaching style. This video was directed at beginners. Slow down. Stop doing that "trial and error style." Be more clear on what you intend to do and at least outline the alternative methods, explaining why you have chosen certain methods. Correct your terminology ie bitmaps aren't vextors etc. Otherwise thanks for your efforts I'm a total beginner but did get 'some' help. I think that makes my point

[@yohannsantos4901]

@@youngster30uk i totally agree when you say that this video is not good for beginners or maybe anybody. What I was saying is that going to fast is not the problem, because something can be going to fast for you and slow for anyone else that is a beginner as well.

[@shblair]

space bar will pause for you. 0

[@TrevFD3]

You might know what YOU are doing but you need to improve your teaching style. This video was directed at beginners. Slow down. Stop doing that "trial and error style." Be more clear on what you intend to do and at least outline the alternative methods, explaining why you have chosen certain methods. Correct your terminology ie bitmaps aren't vextors etc. Otherwise thanks for your efforts I'm a total beginner but did get 'some' help.

[@kevinroach9380]

Is it possible to do this in ZBrush Core Mini?