Intro to Carveco Maker for the complete beginner - Designing a Monogram

[@cfbarnett]

I sorely need this! Finally figured out at 5:50, when you selected the large "M", you the RIGHT clicked to select it and got the menu with the ungroup vector command, etc.

[@johnodom6874]

Thanks man I just got carveco its a learning tool for me but I will keep watching your videos

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Good luck with it. It has a bit of a learning curve, but once you learn the buttons it gets easier.

[@bobbyboy1962]

I got my start following your advice and tutorials on carbide, then found maker and absolutely love it. It does so much.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

It’s definitely quite the jump up as far as different abilities go.

[@chrisjsmitty]

Great walk through! I have been on the fence with Carveco as a hobbyist but I think im sold.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thanks! I’m really enjoying it. Still learning more stuff about it.

[@brandoncramer]

Great Video! Thanks for getting me started with Carveco Maker!!

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thanks! Glad you’re liking it

[@rufustoad1]

Great job. I will be looking for more!!

[@kevo60420]

Nice video. I have downloaded a trial version of carveco maker. This is so much more advanced than carbide create. Going to take a bit to figure this out, but I will figure it out. Thanks for your videos. I have learned a bunch already.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

It was definitely a big change. Thanks for watching.

[@rockykolar7039]

Awsome video for the novice, Thank you

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thank you

[@JANDLWOODWORKING]

I just pulled the trigger on this software using your link so wish me luck

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thank you. Good luck! I’ll be doing more tutorials soon.

[@ryanmatthes4263]

Great video. I just got this program. Thanks for describing things with good detail.

[@marshall5684]

I think I like it so far. Great video

[@HeirloomGameCalls]

I can see right away I'll be spending some serious time with your page.

[@johnkubisky1026]

thanks for this - you kept it very simple, especially since i'm very new to all this.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thanks for watching

[@bahmannosratollah7017]

Great job, well explained, this was my first time in this program, but I got everything easily, Thank you.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching.

[@brendaboyce9967]

Great video Chris. Can't wait to see more from you on this software.

[@jagoehring]

Excellent video! Thank you! I'm new here and know NOTHING about CNC. Your video was easy to follow and very informative! :)

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thank you!

[@clintwhitsett]

I really enjoyed the video but it left me wondering what the next step is. You briefly mentioned something at the end about selecting a post processor and Carbide Motion..."load up Carbide Motion, initialize your machine, load that program and you'd be ready to go." I'm new to this so it sounds like I would need a couple different programs from different companies to string this all together. I have a background working in Adobe Illustrator, SketchUp, Blender and a little SolidWorks so it shouldn't be too hard for me to get up to speed on Carveco Maker. What's confusing is the next steps after you finished this video. I'm asking because I'm about to pull the trigger on a Onefinity Journeyman as my first cnc. I'm creating a shopping list of all the "other stuff" I'll need to buy to get up and running. Software is my missing link. Thanks very much!

[@pauljaskowiak1053]

I actually just picked this up. Definitely helped me understand some of it. Thanks!!

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Awesome. Thank you. I’ll have more tutorials coming as I learn more myself.

[@RoseKindred]

This looks like it is a neat software. I may try the basic edition since it seems to have a monthly subscription. I had been saving up for Vectric Aspire.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

It’s definitely worth checking out. Maker has a ton of great features.

[@Cravin4077]

You can customize your key to centre in the model if F9 is colliding with your recording software. Window>Tools and Docking Windows>Customise. Select keyboard and the category Vector. In that command list you will find "Centre in Model" to select the new key. Looks like most of the shortcuts can be customized.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thanks. I ended up changing it in the screen capture program, but that’s good to know.

[@Nissan300zxshowcar]

thank you, great video! I have done the same exact monogram, without the maker text, just a monogram letter. When I go to toolpath, and input the info, I have open vectors at the cut points on the letter at the circle. Why do you think that happens, and what is the best way to close them? Thanks!

[@sb007sb]

Awesome video, explained everything I've been wanting to know about this program working with the shapeoko.👍

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thanks. It was all stuff I wondered myself. I went in a little unsure on my first project, but was relieved to see everything worked as expected.

[@MrRenoman2011]

Thanks Chris much appreciated

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thank you

[@pnybt]

at 11:08, you made your model rotate. Mine does not do that. Is there something else I need to click on first?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

It’s the “twiddle view” which I think you can also access under the edit window. Depending on your mouse, you can also hold shift and press the roller wheel. Then just move your mouse.

[@JohnColgan.]

Great video, I'll have to revisit a few times, more complex than Carbide Create

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thanks. Yea there’s a few more buttons lol

[@cfbarnett]

I think I'm to select grbl for the machine _____. I'm using a Bob's E4. Also, what is an stl? You referred to it near the end of the video.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

What program are you using to control your cnc?

[@cfbarnett]

@@ChrisPowellFSD Thanks for the quick reply! It is ugsplatform.

[@cfbarnett]

Not sure what is going on. I was at the simulation control bar stage but all I get is "Carveco is busy" and I cant back up and give it another try. ??

[@Budster48309]

I've created a couple of files and cut them with success (mostly). The problem I'm having is that I created some 3/4" width vectors to cut channels for some T-track. I used a 1/4" end mill to cut them 3/8" deep. After I created them, I converted the bitmap to a vector and used Flood Fill Vector. After creating the tool path and saving it, I cut the file. The width and depth were correct, but it only cut the outer edges and left the center untouched. I thought if you used flood fill, the tool would remove all of the material, but it didn't. I don't even know what to call it so I can search for an answer. How would I accomplish this? Thanks for any help.

[@Bccad88]

I have using Easel for the last year and I keep running into problems which you have to have the pro version. I have purchased the pro and ran with it but its not capable to my machine and doesnt work correctly. I need to change and it looks like this has more options and is cheaper to use. I hope I dont have a large learning curve to use it. I will have to start looking at tutorials

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

There’s a lot of tutorials available and a great Facebook group too if you’re on there.

[@oliversnyder3316]

Chris: I'm having trouble grasping CNC/Carveco Maker. Example: I am trying to follow along and do what you do in the video. One of the first things when you click on the OK button on the New Model screen the new model pops up along with a Project/Model Panel on the right side. I have looked every where and cannot find out to display that panel. It is these kind of things that get me confused. Can you/anyone help?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

It should be in the windows tab. You can also do window - reset layout, and it should come back.

[@alglommen8490]

could you send a link to get carveco pro software that you, liked the video alot

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

This video was done with Carveco Maker. There’s also Maker + if you want to do 3D designing also. Here’s the link to both. Just make sure you use the code CHRISPOWELL to save some money. store-us.carveco.com/?ref=_RReBGm4jGdhr

[@chanceysagrera5462]

could you or do you have a video on doing 3d reliefs with carveco maker not maker plus or the really expensive program they have

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Have you watched this one? I’ll be doing more in the future. Any specific questions you have related to them? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqibnnhqpZmYqtE

[@Acanders1980]

Why can’t I see the tool bar on the right side of my project like on your screen?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Go to window - toolbars and docking windows - and select whatever windows you want on. That’s the project window.

[@ryansbasscovers4413]

Very well made video! But I have a very odd design to cut and I can’t find how to cut it yet. Is there some way I can reach out for help?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thank you. Do you have Instagram? That’s a good way to reach me. @full_steam_designs

[@stevegronsky8904]

Seems to be quite similar to V-Carve by Vectric. Good video.

[@zippertag]

Hey Chris do you know if its modify a model in carveco. for example I already have my 3d model and started with my wood at 12x12 x .75. I now need to increase the size to 24x24 x .75. I havent found where to edit the size. Thanks James

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

If you go to the model menu and click add border, you can add material where you’d like. Let me know if this is what you were trying to do.

[@zippertag]

@@ChrisPowellFSD No but I am sure I will need that too sometime in the future. I did find how to change the starting size under the Model tab and there was an option to edit there that worked for me. To be honest all this programming stuff is frying my braincells but your videos really help me out alot. Appreciate your time you put into your craft.

[@rickmoro602]

Creating a waste board grid from start to finish would be a great help video…. Thanks

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

That’s a good idea. I’ll try to put something together.

[@samf6989]

Great video Chris. I'm on the website they have a Carveco Maker Monthly Subscription Regular price$15.00 will that one work?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Yup that’s the one I used for this video. The discount code CHRISPOWELL will save you some money on it.

[@christopherthomas5400]

Great video. I definitely need to upgrade from the limitations of CC. I want to make this switch but I use two computers. My surface to design sitting in bed at night and use a thumb drive to transfer to my computer mounted to my CNC enclosure. Do you have any idea if this is possible with this software? Thanks for all the info you provide

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

I’m pretty sure you can use it on 2 computers. I had it on my laptop and desktop simultaneously. Shoot them an email. They have great customer support.

[@christopherthomas5400]

Chris Powell perfect thank you. Exactly what I needed to know. I’m going to download it tonight. Thank you

[@chrisstanley2743]

Chris. Awesome. looking to upgrade beyond CC and Marker looks like it may be the program. Does Maker have a Tiling function and or is it easy to till with the program?

[@cuttingedgewoods]

Great video Chris! So, if I do not want the top and bottom rectangle and my big letter intersects with the little letters, how do you deal with cleaning that up? It seems like the software doesnt think those lines intersecting means anything if that makes sense.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thanks. You should be able to use the subtraction tool like I did in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6qnqH1jjtOSmpY

[@christopherthomas5400]

Do you think you could do a video showing how to do the Carbide Advanced Vcarve on Carveco? I’ve tried to research but I’m not sure what the proper terminology is for carveco. Thanks man

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Yup I’ll be doing one on that soon. Gotta knock out a few other videos first and I’ll be back to Maker tutorials.

[@DarkKnightWong]

Awesome video Sir! Would you be able to do the same thing with Carbide Create ? Would love to see a comparison video in Carbide Create. Thanks for the great videos!!

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

That’s a good idea. I’ll try to do that soon.

[@johnross9369]

Great video Chris, are you done doing CC tutorials? The reason I ask is I had to download a new version of CC because the one I was using crashed. After the new version upload the tool library was changed and I'm not too keen on the way it's going about things. Nothing that I can't work around though. Keep up the great work.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

I’ll still do them. Just running out of stuff to do then on. I have a video on how to add tools to the new library. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6i5gXh6qLeqiLc

[@brianwederstrandt4930]

Chris How do you get the yellow background in 3d. i just get a blank canvas

[@delapopo1]

awesome introduction to this program. I really appreciate it. Curious though. How does it do with tiling and inlay techniques?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Both are possible, but I haven’t gotten that far yet. I believe they refer to tiling as paneling.

[@PaulMorel]

Chris, I've been looking for an alternative program that will do more than what CC can provide. Doesn't seem to have a huge learning curve so I might be able to handle this. Thanks

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

I was a little intimidated when I first looked at it. Now that I’ve actually started using it though, it seems very natural. The layout is logical, and the buttons mostly do what I expect. It’s also nice having the message pop up telling you what a button means. They have a lot of tutorials on it already, which has been helpful.

[@georgeashley4597]

Doed car veco have a milling opperation to cut your project out

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Like a perimeter cut? Yes it does

[@georgeashley4597]

@@ChrisPowellFSD thanks for the come back so quick. Im new to this what is a perimeter cut would you explain please

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

@@georgeashley4597 so they call it a profile cut. Here’s some better info about the types of toolpaths. learn.carveco.com/category/toolpaths-and-machining/

[@nathanduval7202]

Nice video! Thank you. You said near the end of the video that this program is much easier to use than the one you were using before. If you don't mind me asking, which one were you using before? I've been working with Fusion 360, and it isn't very easy.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Carbide Create. It’s a simple program, it you have to do a lot to get it to do anything besides basic stuff. Carveco Maker just has a lot more options. Fusion is a pain. I could never get the CAM part figured out.

[@davidrowe1254]

Hey Chris thanks so much for these tutorials I'm new to CNC and they are very helpful. Subscribed. I have an iMac and you said you were using Carveco on Mac with bootcamp. Are you still using it that way as I don't want to buy a new Windows computer to use the software.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thank you. Yes I am. Works great with boot camp.

[@mazin_0_0]

Recomended laptop specs for this software ??

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Here’s what they recommend. carveco.com/faq/system-requirements-for-carveco/

[@wafflebeaver]

Damn, you know how to use all software haha. Did you play a lot of video games when you were young or something?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Still do haha

[@chacon5641]

Christ, Do you know if Maker is compatible with Mac Pro or it’s only available for windows computer?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

It’s only for Windows. I use Bootcamp on my Mac to run it.

[@jerryjensen2611]

Hi Chris. Great video. I was wondering if you could help me out? I'm new at this and using Carveco Maker (just learning). I don't know what I did but I have lost my 2D and 3D tabs. When I open up a new project both the 2D and 3D windows come up and I have to minimize the one I don't use. I hope you can help. Thanks.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thanks. Under the window tab there should be an option for that.

[@SkyfalconTin]

Im have Fusion360 and the carveco maker didnt works for me. It is hard to use.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

It’s definitely different than fusion. The design portion seems more like illustrator or a program like that.

[@jaburgue]

Sir, I noticed you made mention of the F9 centering your image. I was wondering if there is some sort of cheater for Carveco with any or all of keystroke short codes in it? Not sure if that’s what you would call them.

[@Cravin4077]

There are some in the Carveco help. Though it is divided into sections (General, Vector, Bitmap, Relief, Transform, Node Editing, Text and Polyline shortcuts. If you open the help menu, near the bottom of the table of contents there is a section labelled "Keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls"

[@larryschmitt2513]

Chris can you upload Carbide Create files (c2d) to this new software?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

You would need to export them as an svg from CC and import them that way.

[@larryschmitt2513]

@@ChrisPowellFSD thank you

[@apparelillustrated6298]

can you import stl's in the basic maker version?

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Yup. I just did a video on it actually.

[@scotthamel7928]

I bought maker but cant find my license key info to start using it

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

They should email it to you.

[@scotthamel7928]

@@ChrisPowellFSD they did but it took a while. Thank you. Looking forward to more videos on this software

[@athanasiospersopoulos1499]

Watch your video very informative I was almost ready to give up carveco because the guy that narrates the official video lol even though I learn English with a UK TEACHER very hard to understand and the explanation is well

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Thank you. I’ll be doing more in the near future.

[@jackedupmedic]

Looks really interesting. Too bad it’s windows only....😕. Thanks for all your videos btw, they have immensely helped out. 🤙🏻

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

You’re welcome. I’m actually running this on a Mac. Some people are doing it with Parallels, but I was having issues with my graphics card, so I just use Boot Camp. The only other thing I needed to do was get a mouse that was better suited for design. It’s nearly impossible to use the program without a middle wheel. It really works great.

[@jackedupmedic]

Interesting....I did read on their FAQ that it can be done but it’s not supported by them. If you’re giving it a seal of approval I’ll have to take a second look. Thanks again!

[@bobbyboy1962]

Make 3D relief carvings from photos with maker.

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Yea that’s a project I have to try.

[@walkbehindtrimmer_attachment]

very similar with Artcam Premium version