Intro to CNC for a Total Novice: Tuning GRBL (Based off the works of Graham Bland) Machine Operation. TechDIY YouTube Videos: Sainsmart Genmitsu PROVerXL 4030 CNC Router Build, Test & Review: This is a great instructional video which covers assembling your 4030, setting it up and using it for the first time.
Photoshop classic. This compendium is the collection of resources for Genmitsu PROVerXL 4030 provided by SainSmart and community members.
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Now that you've done this, whenever you are finished making Manufacture operations in Fusion 360 the post process dialog will have a Source option for My Cloud Posts, which allows you to use any post processor you've uploaded to the CAMPosts folder.It may take a moment to appear.
The software we are highlighting today is Autodesk Fusion 360 for use with your CNC, a free Integrated CAD and CAM package which conveniently lets you design your project and generate the gcode all in one place. Follow along with our guide to learn how to design and manufacture your next CNC project!
GRBL post processor for Fusion 360. Our machine's heart is the GRBL firmware. The following link will direct you to the Autodesk's Fusion 360 Post Library where you can find the GRBL post processor.
Autodesk Fusion 360 is awesome, it’s one of my favourite pieces of software. This guide will step you through the process of taking a finished model, generating a tool path and exporting it as g-code. Making the output compatible with GRBL controllers in cheap CNC machines like generic 2418 mills you can get from China.
Assembly
PROVerXL 4030 User Manual: PDF version of PROVerXL 4030 user manual
Optional with Upgrade:How to Install & Use a DeWalt 611 Router with a 4030 CNC
CNC Controller Software Installation
How to Install Candle/GRBLControl for Windows
GRBLControl/Candle 1.17 (For Windows): Link downloads a .zip file containing a full copy of Candle, the software you can use to run your CNC through your computer. Must unzip entire folder to use.
CH341SER Driver (For Windows): If windows does not do so automatically when you connect your CNC to the computer for the first time, this downloadable file is the Driver which is needed for your computer to be able to communicate with your CNC.
How to Install Candle/GRBL Control for Mac
GRBLControl/Candle 1.17 (For Mac): Zip file containing a full copy of Candle, the software you can use to run your CNC through your computer. Must unzip entire folder to use, instructions on how to install is included in .zip file.
CH341SER Driver (For Mac): This driver will not install automatically and must be installed as dictated by instructions included in the .zip which this link will download.
PDF Instructions For Mac Installation for Candle: Included in the files for Candle itself, this link goes directly to a PDF for those who want a printable/offline copy of the instructions.
Configuration & Testing
Intro to CNC for a Total Novice: The Basics (Based off the works of Graham Bland)
Intro to CNC for a Total Novice: Tuning GRBL (Based off the works of Graham Bland)
Machine Operation
TechDIY YouTube Videos:
Sainsmart Genmitsu PROVerXL 4030 CNC Router Build, Test & Review: This is a great instructional video which covers assembling your 4030, setting it up and using it for the first time.
What is a Z-Probe & How to Use It(For use with Candle only for the 4030, the offline controller section is not applicable. See Offline Controller user guide linked above for more on Z probe use for 4030 with offline controller)
Other Software
Fusion 360 Guides:
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I was about ready to pull the trigger on a seat of bobcad cam and thanks to youtube's suggested videos I ran accross fusion 360. It is free to hobbyists, students and start up companies. It has 2.5 and 3D machining stratagies and is pretty easy to learn. I currently use Autodesk Inventor at work so I can import my files directly to fusion. It also has an amazing similation option built in to the software, no need to output the code and run it through a seperate verifier. it also shows stock removal during simulation. I use MAsterCam x8 at work and switching to fusion 360 at home has been easy.
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the package also includes free form modeling, parametric modeling, drawings, and CAM. I am surprised more people are not using this. I think this should be added to the WIKI for CAD and CAM options. There is even a post for GRBL that seems to work well. just make sure you set your G28 aux homeposition. it will output a g28 at the start of the program and at the end. I didn't have this set up to start with and almost crashed the machine
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download the free trial and then once it is installed you can choose your license options. for a student you get it for 3 years and as a startup or hobbyist you get it for a year. after the time is up you can renew the license for free. They even offer a subscription price if you are using it as a business. http://fusion360.autodesk.com/pricing I don't work for Autodesk but use many of their products at work, I am a big fan