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== Development Software == | == Development Software == | ||
| − | This is a list of software we have available on lab computers or in common use by members for our Epilog Laser Cutter, CNC Router, and 3D | + | This is a list of software we have available on lab computers or in common use by members for our Epilog Laser Cutter, CNC Router, Mini CNC, Haas CNC, and 3D printers. |
=== Drafting/Drawing === | === Drafting/Drawing === | ||
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* [[http://www.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD]] | * [[http://www.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD]] | ||
* [[http://www.openscad.org/ OpenSCAD]] | * [[http://www.openscad.org/ OpenSCAD]] | ||
| − | "The | + | "The programmer's CAD program." |
* [[http://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion 360]] | * [[http://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion 360]] | ||
| − | Excellent CAD program (also does CAM) | + | Excellent CAD program (also does CAM). Free for makers and for small businesses making less than $100k/yr. |
* [[http://blender.org Blender]] | * [[http://blender.org Blender]] | ||
| − | Powerful | + | Powerful open-source 3D modeling software, excelling in organic modeling, animation, and similar tasks. |
* [[http://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html Adobe Illustrator]] | * [[http://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html Adobe Illustrator]] | ||
Program for creating 2d vector drawings. We use it often for the laser cutter and the 4x4 CNC. | Program for creating 2d vector drawings. We use it often for the laser cutter and the 4x4 CNC. | ||
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* [[http://octoprint.org/ OctoPrint]] | * [[http://octoprint.org/ OctoPrint]] | ||
| − | Web | + | Web-based 3D printer control. Typically run on a Raspberry Pi. |
* [[http://simplify3d.com Simplify3D]] | * [[http://simplify3d.com Simplify3D]] | ||
| − | Premium slicer/control software for | + | Premium slicer/control software for 3D printing. |
* [[https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software Cura]] | * [[https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software Cura]] | ||
| − | Excellent | + | Excellent open-source slicer for 3D printing. |
| − | === Computer Aided Machining === | + | === Computer-Aided Machining === |
| + | * [[http://www.machsupport.com/software/mach3/ Mach3]] | ||
| + | Current software used on the Metal Shop's Mini CNC. | ||
| + | * [[http://www.machsupport.com/software/mach4/ Mach4]] | ||
| + | Current software used on the Wood Shop's CNC Router. Newer version of Mach3. | ||
* [[http://www.vectric.com/products/cut2d.html Cut2D]] | * [[http://www.vectric.com/products/cut2d.html Cut2D]] | ||
Our currently used CAM program for the 4x4. | Our currently used CAM program for the 4x4. | ||
* [[http://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve.htm Vcarve]] | * [[http://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve.htm Vcarve]] | ||
We are planning on purchasing a hackerspace license in the near future and transitioning from Cut2D to Vcarve, which has additional 2D and 3D cutting features. | We are planning on purchasing a hackerspace license in the near future and transitioning from Cut2D to Vcarve, which has additional 2D and 3D cutting features. | ||
| − | Will also allow members to have a license on their personal computers to prepare files at home and then cut them at | + | Will also allow members to have a license on their personal computers to prepare files at home and then cut them at FamiLAB. |
* [[http://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion 360]] | * [[http://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion 360]] | ||
| − | Preferred CAM for the | + | Preferred CAM for the Haas CNC. Excellent for the 4x4 as well. Supports 3, 4, and 3+2 axis setups with a wide variety of post-processors for different CNC machines. |
Revision as of 01:53, 2 December 2017
Development Software
This is a list of software we have available on lab computers or in common use by members for our Epilog Laser Cutter, CNC Router, Mini CNC, Haas CNC, and 3D printers.
Drafting/Drawing
* [FreeCAD] * [OpenSCAD] "The programmer's CAD program." * [Autodesk Fusion 360] Excellent CAD program (also does CAM). Free for makers and for small businesses making less than $100k/yr. * [Blender] Powerful open-source 3D modeling software, excelling in organic modeling, animation, and similar tasks. * [Adobe Illustrator] Program for creating 2d vector drawings. We use it often for the laser cutter and the 4x4 CNC.
3D Printing
* [OctoPrint] Web-based 3D printer control. Typically run on a Raspberry Pi. * [Simplify3D] Premium slicer/control software for 3D printing. * [Cura] Excellent open-source slicer for 3D printing.
Computer-Aided Machining
* [Mach3] Current software used on the Metal Shop's Mini CNC. * [Mach4] Current software used on the Wood Shop's CNC Router. Newer version of Mach3. * [Cut2D] Our currently used CAM program for the 4x4. * [Vcarve] We are planning on purchasing a hackerspace license in the near future and transitioning from Cut2D to Vcarve, which has additional 2D and 3D cutting features. Will also allow members to have a license on their personal computers to prepare files at home and then cut them at FamiLAB. * [Autodesk Fusion 360] Preferred CAM for the Haas CNC. Excellent for the 4x4 as well. Supports 3, 4, and 3+2 axis setups with a wide variety of post-processors for different CNC machines.
