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Choosing the right post processor with Vetric Software.

Good news from our friends at Vetric, LTD.  The makers of VCarve Desktop, Pro and Aspire have just made it easier for the owners of a CNC router from BobsCNC...
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Diagnosing CNC Issues

For hobbyists new to CNC woodworking one of the most difficult concepts to understand is what computer programmers call GIGO.  It stands for “garbage in, garbage out.”  Programmers understand that a...
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Installing the Arduino Driver.

How to Install an Arduino Driver What is a driver?  “A driver is a computer program that operates or controls a particular type of device that is attached to a...
Shop Talk: Shopping for a CNC?  Part 3 of 3

Shop Talk: Shopping for a CNC? Part 3 of 3

Shopping for a CNC? Bob and Keith talk about stepper motors, servo motors, and home switches.
Shop Talk: Shopping for a CNC?  Part 2 of 3

Shop Talk: Shopping for a CNC? Part 2 of 3

Shop Talk: Bob and Keith discuss information that is pertinent to building or purchasing a CNC.
G Code 101:  Circles & Arcs

G Code 101: Circles & Arcs

Bob and Keith walk you through the process of creating g code for arcs and circles.
G Code 101: Header File Part 2

G Code 101: Header File Part 2

Bob and Keith talk about G Code Header Files,  part 2
Estlcam Overview

Estlcam Overview

Bob identifies the different functions of Estlcam.

Estlcam: Engraving and Halftone

Estlcam: Engraving and Halftone

Bob shows how to import an image and create gcode for an engraving as well as for halftone.
The Best Lubricant for the Evolution and KL Series CNC Router.

The Best Lubricant for the Evolution and KL Series CNC Router.

You undoubtedly have a number of different lubricants around your shop. But which one should you use keep your CNC Router operating at its best?  The basic purpose of any lubricant is to...
Gcode 101:   Coordinate System

Gcode 101: Coordinate System

Bob and Kristin created a video series in which Bob teaches Kristin how to create gcode without the aid of software.
Knowing the Limits

Knowing the Limits

Knowing the Limits.