Use a Cricut without a Cartridge Hack - Tested on CRV001 and Create CRV20001

[@Springercycles]

Just bought one a goodwill for 30$ , this video is a lifesaver. Thanks brother, you get a subscribe and a like.

[@alchemykitchen777]

Thanks, very nice to hear. I will do a video on sharpening the blades very soon... and it's not stabbing it into a ball of tin foil ;)

[@nicolerakes5462]

Did it work for you? I just got mine also

[@Notyobusiness1265]

$15 same, subbed, like

[@_..-.._..-.._]

I just got a CRV001 for $0.39 at goodwill!! It was a red tag for $14.99 and the sale was 39 cent red tag day 😂

[@_..-.._..-.._]

Honestly, to anyone that wants to get into this stuff, the best thing you can do is get a Chinese made plotter in at least a 24” width. You can get models for a couple hundred with free LXi software which is a free version of flexi. I work at a sign and wrap shop and we’ve used a Vinyl Express 24” plotter everyday commercially for going on 8 years. Literally no maintenance needed other than new cutting tips. We mostly use oracal 651 vinyl on it. All the cricut and homeowner grade products are a rip off. Our plotter was like $600 and will last a lifetime. The machine before that was $2500 and required a lot of maintenance.

[@NakedEggSalad]

$20 Goodwill find today. Picked it up and no cart. This was the first video that popped up and worked like a charm

[@nicolerakes5462]

My husband got this and now I need to figure this out.thanks. wish me ,luck as no carts came with

[@FloridaJoe3]

It worked on my Expression Original...finally. I did not understand that you only want to short the front 2,3,5 pins. I wrapped my foil around the bottom of the card to the back. That locks up the Cricut. I super glued foil on a credit card cut to just the right size. When I figured out it should only be on the front, I just scraped the foil off the back and it started working. Thanks for the hack.

[@MrAgustus101]

Great observation! it wasn't working for me until I shorted the FRONT! of the pins only. Thanks

[@FloridaJoe3]

@@MrAgustus101 Always glad to help. That's what makes KZbin great.

[@sheilaguthrie4525]

I've seen some complicated hacks for these machines over the years, but this is probably the simplest thing that's been done. :)

[@alleycatjack4562]

Awesome. Thanks for the video. I just picked up a CRV001 at a thrift shop for $10 with everything except cartriges. I wanted a cheap one to try making PCB stencils and this sounds like a promising start.

[@candy-gn9mf]

The nice thing is you don't have to use the mat if you're cutting with vinyl you just put it on three three three and I'll cut out without vinyl that's why I love this old machine I have the newer one but it does work if you need something quick and easy!! If you cut out vinyl at 6 and 3/4... It's perfect also you can sharpen your needle with foil! 🇺🇸

[@alchemykitchen777]

Punching the blade into foil does not sharpen it. It will help remove anything stuck on the blade like glue or glitter, but definitely does not sharpen it.

[@soelymdg3577]

Hello. Can the machine CRV20001 connect with computer? I have the same one but it's old. I don't know if it works with a PC. Thanks!

[@alchemykitchen777]

@@soelymdg3577 yes, I connected mine to the free software from cricut to upgrade the firmware and use sure cuts a lot Software to edit and upload my designs for the cricut to cut. All the links and info for that are in the video description here.

[@soelymdg3577]

@@alchemykitchen777 Thank you so much :) I'll try. I'm a newbie and I don't know how it works. It's to make acrylic invitations with vynile and I hesitate.

[@amirbp]

Thanks a lot, my dad got one for 8 bucks and it's fully functional, I solder the pins for practicality

[@carolfrazer8067]

That one is newer. I have the original Expressions. You need the universal overlay for the key functions. There are 6 function keys on the top left two columns. You can connect to the internet with the USB. You don’t need design space. I use Canva. But if you have your own CAD program, use that. It works. Been doing it for years.

[@franchescapacheco7636]

I just received an expression .How do I do this.

[@_..-.._..-.._]

The one he shows is the very first cricut from 2005

[@chichaaron_77]

You’re a real one for this. I’ll mail you a cartridge. Your video helped me ALOT!

[@chichaaron_77]

I’ll DM you on IG

[@baonguyendoan4408]

Such apothecracy! Awesome dude, I lost my only cartridge and rubber panel that says what buttons it do. Everyone should learn the basics-basics!

[@TheMachine932]

Those shirt designs are awesome!

[@alchemykitchen777]

Thanks, still available on my etsy shop (link in description) and also coffee mugs with the same design

[@pookiemoon]

yep. the lawsuits pissed me off. I actually stopped using cricut for years. the customer service reps are very sweet but the company is scummy. I prefer silhouette.

[@RollingGuy]

thank you so much , i got one for 4 bucks at a thrift store

[@MalenasBazaArte]

WellI guess this video sums it up when it comes to buying used ones!! I have CD but my PC, IPod, laptops don’t have access for them, technology and electronics move way too fast!!

[@alchemykitchen777]

Yeah, same with my imac, but external usb cd drives are dirt cheap.

[@Mary-el3pi]

Joann’s used to put the cartridges on sale all the time. I have so many but haven’t used my a Cricut for a long time. Maybe I’ll give it another try!

[@alchemykitchen777]

If you have any working cartidge, then you don't need to do this. It's for someone who has the machine but no cartridges for it

[@Mary-el3pi]

I know…I was just watching since I hadn’t used my Cricut in a while and wanted to see what you were doing! And it’s pronounced “Cricket,” like the insect…at least everyone I know says it that way!

[@nicolerakes5462]

I would buy them cheaper priced I've yet to see any at a reasonable price

[@4551mac]

I still have my original baby bug, the Cricut (or Cry-cut as you pronounce it).. also have the original Expressions and the Special Anniversary Edition with the FOUR preloaded cartridges. $50. was a pretty good price, I paid $118 when the Expression came out and lowered the price of this 'baby bug'. I have over 30 cartridges, so I would never try this... but it's great when someone can figure stuff like this out.... I am surprised that the die cut machine seems to be programmed for the George cartridge - I use all of mine in the machine at various times... interesting !!

[@nicolerakes5462]

I wondered if there was another option. I wanted to try another cartridge I been eyeballing. Maybe another set of pins. Like 134.. lol.

[@debmitchell8704]

Can also use a program called Sure Cuts a Lot that will allow you to connect to Expression (not Expression 2). It connects to Expression from computer w USB port

[@alchemykitchen777]

@@debmitchell8704 that's the program I am using

[@_..-.._..-.._]

How could they sue over that? Crazy that cricut was doing this stuff back in 2005 and it’s just now becoming a major topic online. Same with Sony suing that kid for hacking the PS3 back in the day. Crooked judges are easy to fool.

[@tortron]

Awesome, exactly what i want the machine to do

[@traciebrothers756]

😀 Thank you!! Worked for me!!! I haven't done the updates or Sure Cuts a Lot yet, but the 2,3, and 5 got me started!!

[@alchemykitchen777]

My theory is if it isn't broke, don't fix it, so unless you really need that software, I would leave it as is if it is working

[@traciebrothers756]

@@alchemykitchen777 i bought this thinking I could cut skins for a mavic mini drone. It is not what i should have got. But for now I'm stuck with it and still haven't been able to use it with my chromebook. I wasted my money, my own fault. I can cut letters though, couldn't do that with the ones that came with it, that's a plus! I should have done more research I didn't know this thing was so old!

[@alchemykitchen777]

@@traciebrothers756 I am able to cut whatever design I have in .svg format onto vinyl with mine.

[@susieque22002]

@@alchemykitchen777How can I use SVG files with this? How can I make my own designs with this?

[@alchemykitchen777]

@@susieque22002 yes, with sure cuts a lot Software you can import. Svg files

[@BlackenedBrew]

Thank you for posting. I got one for free, gonna just solder some wires together to bypass.

[@karencannon]

I still use mine I like it

[@jbeam513]

Doh, meant to ask about your mentioned hobbies.....I'm extremely curious about your metal and jewelry making adventures...can you make a vid or two about what you're up to there?!!

[@alchemykitchen777]

Sure, I can but it will be a while as I am currently in the process of moving to a new house. You can find a lot of stuff I made here though: www.etsy.com/shop/alchemykitchen777

[@GrooveYouVerse]

Wait a sec. I can get their old machine and hack it to work with a computer? This is great since I’m a beignner

[@alchemykitchen777]

Yes, that's exactly what I did

[@GrooveYouVerse]

@@alchemykitchen777 so after performing the hack, how do you load from a computer to the machine? I seem to be missing that part.

[@barbstotter7288]

@@alchemykitchen777how do You get your computer to talk to it? Also the maker of that machine is still money hungry to the point that if you design something in their software, they own it.

[@jackieschmidt8202]

THANK YOU!!

[@sarahSalgado-oo4hx]

Tengo una cricut mini para repostería y la cricut expression 2. Están descontinuadas. Me gustaría poder usarlas sin cartucho.

[@patriciakidd5358]

A gypsy is a hand-held controller and works similarly to having the Cricut App on your cell phone. BTW Cricut is pronounced like the insect and the cute little bug in the logo on the machine.

[@karmalord]

Works great, thanks!

[@danielrojaschalco7918]

By chance do you have cricut craft room installers and drivers for cricut mini personal cutter machine? I have issues with that machine and I really liked your video

[@audreygardewine837]

Thank you so much! You’re a lifesaver lol

[@corarogers3679]

The gypsy is a box to use with designs for the machine

[@Joy-wg9nd]

Did you figure out how to sharpen the blade? If so, do you have a video for that?

[@alchemykitchen777]

I will try to get a video done on that soon, thanks for the reminder

[@boston1087]

o Just a heads-up I tried different combinations I have a few cartridges I just copied what the pins were in a cartridge and nothing to Just a heads-up

[@alchemykitchen777]

Yeah it only works in that combination as the George fonts are installed in the actual cricut, everything else, the data is in the actual cartridges.

[@alleycatjack4562]

Do you know where to find Sure Cuts A Lot 2? I can't seem to find a working copy.

[@alchemykitchen777]

I believe i found it on a bit torrent file.

[@chrisrasmussen4170]

The mats come with a plastic protective sheet on them, it looks like yours still has it on. It needs to be removed to be sticky.

[@chrisschanen]

Now if you need to make the contacts on those specific contact points. Why wouldn't it work with the cartridge in?

[@alchemykitchen777]

Its a way to use it for people that don't have a cartridge

[@7divad37]

Great hack! I am looking at a 2nd hand one online, I will contact them with an offer tomorrow......

[@corarogers3679]

Are you doing jelwery with your Acid etching

[@alchemykitchen777]

Yes, though I use it for knife making as well

[@paydenwolfe807]

Can this machine be used for cutting custom shapes and fonts? What software works with it?

[@alchemykitchen777]

Yes, can cut whatever design you have in .svg format. I use surecutsalot software

[@boston1087]

Are there any other combinations that work??? This got me going only for that particular cartridge I'm wondering if any combinations would work for other cartridges..

[@alchemykitchen777]

I don't think so, from what I understood that George cartridge font data is actually in the machine, the cartridge basically just activates it by doing essentially the same thing I do in the video to connect the slots with wire.

[@boston1087]

Thanks for the quick response...

[@skabettispaghetti5451]

I believe it's pronounced "Cricket." Like the insect.

[@chrisschanen]

Actually if you Google cricut and press pronunciation it's pronounced cricut. I think people just started calling it cricket because that's their logo. I don't think it really matters but I call it cricut

[@skabettispaghetti5451]

@@chrisschanen There are a lot of pronunciations Google sucks at, so it doesn't always know all. However, the devices are a blast, so you're right. It doesn't really matter.

[@miracletimberlake9202]

is your machine still working with your hack?

[@alchemykitchen777]

Yes, i use it all the time.

[@theshadowknowz5900]

Thnx

[@khalilhughes8723]

Why you never showed the software

[@alchemykitchen777]

@@khalilhughes8723 cause the link for it is in the description

[@chrisschanen]

I couldn't find a program called sure cuts a lot 2 The only thing that pops up is cricut

[@alchemykitchen777]

Try the link in the description to the sure cuts alot forum

[@joyyyyanneeeee]

What is the size of metal wire you use

[@alchemykitchen777]

Small paperclip will work

[@bihabiha5591]

Would this hack work with the cricut imagine?

[@alchemykitchen777]

Not sure, does it take the same cartridges?

[@lisalocks459]

I have several cartridges you can have - my cricut broke. Let me know

[@alchemykitchen777]

I'd be interested in trying them out!

[@miracletimberlake9202]

old the old machine, how do you cut your designs. i want to make my own cake toppers?

[@alchemykitchen777]

I use sure cuts alot 2 software, and use it to cut vinyl for stencils

[@chelseyschwartz4283]

How do you attach it to your computer :)?

[@alchemykitchen777]

USB cable

[@chelseyschwartz4283]

Thank you so much for the response :), one more question , Did you have to do a firmware update to make this work ?

[@alchemykitchen777]

@@chelseyschwartz4283 yes, you can see all the details for that in the link in the description

[@TcVideoHosting]

I have just got a cricuit imagine I have cartridges but no software for it even to cut vinyl

[@alchemykitchen777]

just get the 3rd party software, "sure cuts alot", or the software from the cricut page

[@barbaratrammell3138]

I.have that old one. Some cartridges... it actually will cut vinyl.

[@alchemykitchen777]

All I use mine for is mainly cutting vinyl

[@MalenasBazaArte]

Thank you

[@alchemykitchen777]

You're welcome

[@GladysDelgadoGarced]

Great video!!

[@Missourimama89]

Sorry new to these machines if I do this hack is all I have to do is hook it up to my computer and download the software!?! Sorry for bothering you just trying to figure it all out

[@alchemykitchen777]

You can actually use it standalone with this hack, you will just be stuck with what patterns are on the "George and basic shapes" cartridge. Connected to the PC, you can load whatever .svg images you wish for it to cut. I use mine regularly to make stencils for custom orders

[@miracletimberlake9202]

how can i use the sure cuts alot with cricut crv001?

[@alchemykitchen777]

With a PC

[@MalenasBazaArte]

Perhaps they didn’t want to buy more cartridges?

[@alchemykitchen777]

They (Cricut company) stopped making them for older models, they want you to buy their new stuff instead.

[@sandyrtyyhf2851]

Do you need the software

[@alchemykitchen777]

no

[@noordinarytv4384]

Can the machine kiss cut stickers? Someone is selling this machine on Facebook and I want to start a sticker business but money is thin. Can hardly pay my rent.

[@alchemykitchen777]

I'm not sure, but you can adjust the cutting depth as to how deep it cuts through the material

[@aidenrhone3667]

Got it, thanks!

[@saltyparanormal]

You are a so AWESOME!!!!

[@corarogers3679]

Cute, Where your wife at.