# Other Software **URL:** https://forum.sienci.com/c/support/other-software/61.md [Latest](https://forum.sienci.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.sienci.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Other Software category](https://forum.sienci.com/t/about-the-other-software-category/8268)
**Author:** [@chrismakesstuff](https://forum.sienci.com/u/chrismakesstuff)\ **Replies:** 0
Any other help with software can be posted there if it doesn’t already have a category. --- ## [Scheduled maintenance](https://forum.sienci.com/t/scheduled-maintenance/27236)
**Author:** [@fibers](https://forum.sienci.com/u/fibers)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/scheduled-maintenance/27236 "2026-10-08T15:37:14Z")
Afternoon all. I see that Sienci is now offering a “grease gun kit” and recommending lubrication at intervals of 165 hours. My AltMill just shipped, so I’m thinking ahead here… Since gSender is \[telling the board to\] … --- ## [Nestomatic - Free Subscription for beta testers](https://forum.sienci.com/t/nestomatic-free-subscription-for-beta-testers/27237)
**Author:** [@MrExo3D](https://forum.sienci.com/u/MrExo3D)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/nestomatic-free-subscription-for-beta-testers/27237 "2026-10-07T20:20:17Z")
Hey Folks. I created Nestomatic.com and Im hoping to find a few nice people to try it out. it has a free tier, and also two others.. Im offering a free annual subscription to the maker tier for people that try it out and… --- ## [Hollow carve for big wooden ball](https://forum.sienci.com/t/hollow-carve-for-big-wooden-ball/27140)
**Author:** [@CuttingTheCrapAlex](https://forum.sienci.com/u/CuttingTheCrapAlex)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/hollow-carve-for-big-wooden-ball/27140 "2026-09-21T17:41:01Z")
Hi ya’ll, Looking for some advice on how to approach a project i’m thinking of making. Which software would you recommend for the design? Would this be possible in MillMage or similar? Or better in Fusion or the like? … --- ## [Solidworks CAM - included](https://forum.sienci.com/t/solidworks-cam-included/26624)
**Author:** [@msalari](https://forum.sienci.com/u/msalari)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/solidworks-cam-included/26624 "2026-09-10T16:51:09Z")
Newbie here, just put the order in for the MK3 yesterday! Does anyone have a time machine that can fast forward us to September??? Point of clarification for those discussing Solidworks CAM - it has been included in … --- ## [ncSender: Your alternative sender software](https://forum.sienci.com/t/ncsender-your-alternative-sender-software/27050)
**Author:** [@siganberg](https://forum.sienci.com/u/siganberg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/ncsender-your-alternative-sender-software/27050 "2026-09-03T23:17:16Z")
Hi Guys, Finally put the new website for the ncSender for more information regarding alternative sender software for grblHal. --- ## [Freecad grblhal support (for Superlongboard)](https://forum.sienci.com/t/freecad-grblhal-support-for-superlongboard/27010)
**Author:** [@cdnkiwi](https://forum.sienci.com/u/cdnkiwi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 8:21am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/freecad-grblhal-support-for-superlongboard/27010 "2026-08-31T08:21:07Z")
Hi/Kia ora, Am keen to connect with anyone who has Freecad working well with their SLB or similar. Am happy with Freecad vr 1.1.3 (latest at August 2026) for what I need for design, less so with CAM with grblhal compat… --- ## [Mac or Windows for CAD/CAM software?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/mac-or-windows-for-cad-cam-software/16949)
**Author:** [@Bfpca](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Bfpca)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/mac-or-windows-for-cad-cam-software/16949 "2026-08-24T19:19:26Z")
Hi folks. My name is Brian and I am preparing to order an Alt Mill. One issue I need help with is MAC or Windows for software. I see Ventric is very popular here and looks like a great choice. My issue is this. We are a … --- ## [ncSender Plugin: QuickCut](https://forum.sienci.com/t/ncsender-plugin-quickcut/26954)
**Author:** [@siganberg](https://forum.sienci.com/u/siganberg)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 10:15am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/ncsender-plugin-quickcut/26954 "2026-08-21T10:15:18Z")
If you need quick ad hoc cutting that doesn’t require you to open your favorite CAM software, you can now do it directly on ncSender with the ncSender Plugin QuickCut. Here’s some demo: … --- ## [A checklist for turning AI concept art into CNC-ready relief files](https://forum.sienci.com/t/a-checklist-for-turning-ai-concept-art-into-cnc-ready-relief-files/26783)
**Author:** [@FosterMartyn735](https://forum.sienci.com/u/FosterMartyn735)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/a-checklist-for-turning-ai-concept-art-into-cnc-ready-relief-files/26783 "2026-07-26T14:18:16Z")
A common failure point with relief carving isn’t the CNC — it’s the source image. Whether the concept art comes from a stock photo, a hand-drawn sketch, or an AI generator, the same checkpoints apply before it becomes a … --- ## [ChatGPT for relief images?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/chatgpt-for-relief-images/26682)
**Author:** [@DavidB](https://forum.sienci.com/u/DavidB)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 6:16am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/chatgpt-for-relief-images/26682 "2026-07-25T06:16:24Z")
Is it possible to use ChatGPT for generating relief images for CNC? I know if doesn’t create STL files and gCode directly so I was following some tutorials and using Blender to attempt to convert greyscale height map im… --- ## [Rotary is now supported in RapidCam.app](https://forum.sienci.com/t/rotary-is-now-supported-in-rapidcam-app/26708)
**Author:** [@Jenn](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Jenn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/rotary-is-now-supported-in-rapidcam-app/26708 "2026-07-11T01:00:43Z")
Rapidcam.app now support rotary axis. Still beta feature as I don’t have a rotary table. --- ## [Anteprima lavorazione utensile](https://forum.sienci.com/t/anteprima-lavorazione-utensile/26376)
**Author:** [@Azza](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Azza)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 8:30am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/anteprima-lavorazione-utensile/26376 "2026-05-10T08:30:17Z")
Buongiorno. Premesso che è da poco ho iniziato a usare gSendere. Volevo sapere se c’è una funzione per visualizzare in anteprima la lavorazione del pezzo. In pratica vedere la simulazione dell’utensile, anche se il pc … --- ## [H100 & RS485: the subject we all love?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/h100-rs485-the-subject-we-all-love/26312)
**Author:** [@Crazy8sCommando](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Crazy8sCommando)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/h100-rs485-the-subject-we-all-love/26312 "2026-05-01T19:50:48Z")
I know I’ve been rapid firing posts trying to figure out this new you but I’m hoping this is the last one for a while - the subject everyone seems to love, the H100 vfd and the ol RA485! Has anyone gotten it to work? An… --- ## [Setting Z to zero](https://forum.sienci.com/t/setting-z-to-zero/26126)
**Author:** [@kedge](https://forum.sienci.com/u/kedge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/setting-z-to-zero/26126 "2026-04-09T14:38:26Z")
Sorry for this ridiculous question–I’m a beginner. I have been experimenting/learning on 2” thick material and have done okay with that. Now I am trying to work on some 1” thick material and the CNC is cutting in the ai… --- ## [Maker Case question](https://forum.sienci.com/t/maker-case-question/26093)
**Author:** [@Clt49er](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Clt49er)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/maker-case-question/26093 "2026-04-05T02:45:32Z")
For those that have used the Maker Case program before: First time using it and making a finger joint box. I inputted to makercase that my material thickness is .50”. But the depth of the joint in their outputted svg is… --- ## [Can't add OneDrive to my gControl computer](https://forum.sienci.com/t/cant-add-onedrive-to-my-gcontrol-computer/26084)
**Author:** [@BadSchnauzer](https://forum.sienci.com/u/BadSchnauzer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/cant-add-onedrive-to-my-gcontrol-computer/26084 "2026-04-03T03:46:25Z")
Recently purchased an Altmill 4X4 with the gControl computer. I’ve been trying to add Microsoft OneDrive to access my design files. I can’t find it anywhere! Searched the computer’s files (nothing), the computer’s dr… --- ## [Mozaik software alt mill 4x8](https://forum.sienci.com/t/mozaik-software-alt-mill-4x8/25867)
**Author:** [@jbeechey32](https://forum.sienci.com/u/jbeechey32)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/mozaik-software-alt-mill-4x8/25867 "2026-03-13T02:09:02Z")
Just preordered the alt mill 4x8 with kitchen cabinets in mind. I was going to use moziak software, but now realizing they do not have sienci as compatible. I reached out to moziak and asked and this was their response- … --- ## [Gsender Macro help requested](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-macro-help-requested/25825)
**Author:** [@dbwessell](https://forum.sienci.com/u/dbwessell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-macro-help-requested/25825 "2026-03-02T20:41:59Z")
I am using a drag knife on my Sienci MK2 CNC with gsender software. I am trying to cut through a thin layer of vinyl to make a template. It is difficult to get the z0 position exactly correct. What I would like to do … --- ## [Homing issue after new update](https://forum.sienci.com/t/homing-issue-after-new-update/25728)
**Author:** [@Kmedasjr26](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Kmedasjr26)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/homing-issue-after-new-update/25728 "2026-02-15T22:29:00Z")
After update of g sender I turned on machine and start homing cycle as it gets to home moving to the front left it doesn’t stop had to stop immediately so I tried acouple switches like inverting pins and so on now when… --- ## [FreeCAD 3D Relief Carvings made easy](https://forum.sienci.com/t/freecad-3d-relief-carvings-made-easy/25585)
**Author:** [@gabo](https://forum.sienci.com/u/gabo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/freecad-3d-relief-carvings-made-easy/25585 "2026-02-02T18:53:22Z")
Just a quick tip. I know there is a lot of recent info about using AI to create 3D relief carvings. If you want to get really nice 3D relief carvings from photographs, FreeCAD has a tool that is very simple and works ex… --- ## [Gsender crashes](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-crashes/25525)
**Author:** [@rippe71](https://forum.sienci.com/u/rippe71)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-crashes/25525 "2026-01-25T16:51:02Z")
Afer installing gsender (second time) and crashes windows 10. Reinstall required both. Lets me do all configuration but first gcore crashes it. Very frustrating. Build new machine and try to start first job maschine cras… --- ## [DeskProto postprocessor](https://forum.sienci.com/t/deskproto-postprocessor/25264)
**Author:** [@conference](https://forum.sienci.com/u/conference)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 6:50am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/deskproto-postprocessor/25264 "2025-12-24T06:50:44Z")
DeskProto 8.0 doesn’t have Sienci Altmill as a machine and doesn’t have any Sienci specific postprocessors. Does anyone use DeskProto with an Altmill? If so, what machine and postprocessor do you use? Would “GRBL-ba… --- ## [Y axis only moves a 1/4 inch then error10](https://forum.sienci.com/t/y-axis-only-moves-a-1-4-inch-then-error10/25109)
**Author:** [@Scott2](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Scott2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 12:18am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/y-axis-only-moves-a-1-4-inch-then-error10/25109 "2025-12-12T00:18:04Z")
I have been using my Alt Mill for 6 months. Yesterday my machine stopped toward the end of a job with an Alarm 10 Vectric Post Revision. Clear and reset. I have cleared and reset numerous times. Checked for any obstruct… --- ## [Alternatives for Fusion](https://forum.sienci.com/t/alternatives-for-fusion/24670)
**Author:** [@Jens](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Jens)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/alternatives-for-fusion/24670 "2025-12-10T17:14:39Z")
I have just experienced one too many bugs in the basic functionality of Fusion and I am looking for suggestions of alternative software packages with similar (but working) functionality. I run a paid-for version of Fusi… --- ## [Carving Text on a Curved Surface](https://forum.sienci.com/t/carving-text-on-a-curved-surface/24945)
**Author:** [@tiermanc](https://forum.sienci.com/u/tiermanc)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/carving-text-on-a-curved-surface/24945 "2025-11-26T20:10:51Z")
I need to carve some text on a curved surface. This is not curved text on a flat surface. I used to have a Next Wave Shark HD520 and the software allowed you to have multiple Z settings in your project to allow for diff… --- ## [Spindle not working](https://forum.sienci.com/t/spindle-not-working/24669)
**Author:** [@Lenp](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Lenp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/spindle-not-working/24669 "2025-10-28T17:48:06Z")
I don’t think this is a software issue but didn’t see a better sub-category…… I have a 4x4 Altmill Mk2 with a water cooled 2.2Kw Haunyang spindle and Vortex rotary I have been using successfully for several months. Had… --- ## [Mac Work Flow Software Choices](https://forum.sienci.com/t/mac-work-flow-software-choices/22041)
**Author:** [@jBones](https://forum.sienci.com/u/jBones)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/mac-work-flow-software-choices/22041 "2025-09-27T16:12:02Z")
Getting ready to make my Altmill order, I have some work flow questions. I have an experienced CNC user that has another brand machine and has suggested a few paths for my work flow. Running it by the pro’s here to dial… --- ## [Auto zero touch plate for UCCNC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/auto-zero-touch-plate-for-uccnc/21611)
**Author:** [@tresguey](https://forum.sienci.com/u/tresguey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/auto-zero-touch-plate-for-uccnc/21611 "2025-08-17T19:23:54Z")
Hello, I am very new to CNC. I do not have a Sienci labs machine but I purchased the auto zero touch plate. I am using UCCNC and cannot for the life of me figure out how to get it to work. --- ## [GRBL HAL - esp32](https://forum.sienci.com/t/grbl-hal-esp32/21156)
**Author:** [@frob](https://forum.sienci.com/u/frob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 6:17am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/grbl-hal-esp32/21156 "2025-07-21T06:17:43Z")
Hi guys Has anyone tried installing grbl fish on esp32? I would like to use it with gsender as it is much faster than 8 bit processors. But unfortunately I failed to install it on esp32 s3 panel as described Thanks … [Next page](https://forum.sienci.com/c/support/other-software/61.md?page=1)