Hi there, I’m just wondering a few things:
a) is there a good place to find good g code files for free to download for practice? I’ve looked at the links on the sienci page and it’s difficult to find anything on the websites listed. If they do have files it doesn’t tell you the bit to use, size of stock etc.
b) I’ve been having some difficulty with zeroing in. For some reason when I used the auto touch plate the first run went ok but the second time I zeroed it in (I was doing the longmill lettering on the sienci page) it zeroed in back by about an 1/4 inch and was carving off the piece. I didn’t do anything differently.
c) I’m also curious about Gsender zeroing in. Once I use the auto touch plate, and zero in a piece, if I press home in G sender, should the router go to where I zeroed in, because it doesn’t do that.
d) is there anybody local in southern ontario who I might be able to watch and learn and ask a few questions while they’re doing a carve?
Thank you
I don’t think anyone will recommend you use g-code supplied by someone else. Instead, you should generate your own g-code once you have your toolpaths defined. And your toolpaths will be calculated based on the bit you are using. And to generate your toolpaths, you need CAM software (e.g. vCarve, Fusion, and many others).
In short, you need to start with a 2D design (for signs and stuff) or a 2.5D model (for relief carves). From that, you generate your toolpaths. And then your g-code. Your g-code is specific to your CNC, your bits, your model, etc. Hence why you need to do it yourself.
you could post your design, tell us what endmills you have and i’m pretty sure someone will generate some gcode
but, on the other side, don’t be afraid to brake stuff, we all have that “oh fuck” button in the shop 
ok thanks, only issue is I was told that I could download free software by Sienci Carbide Create but the free version changed and now they don’t allow you to download the file any more on the free version
Carbide Create is not software from Sienci. The personal use version of Autodesk Fusion is free and will allow you to do toolpaths and g-code. Steep learning curve though. There are a lot of other options, some free, some paid. Some with a perpetual license, others subscription. Most are not cheap.
Blender is another free tool and there is a gcode add-on. Very complex though. Never used it much.
I use qCad extensively for all my 2D work. I then import the DXF in whatever CAM software I want to use to create 2D or 2.5D models. Excellent program. You need to pay but cost is reasonable.
They also have a CAM version which does gcode. I haven’t used it since it will only do 2D stuff (e.g. signs) but there is a free trial
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Does Gsender take DXF files?
@akyriak83 No. That is a vector file. You need a CAD/CAM program to create toolpaths from that.
gSender only takes gcode. You need to generate the gcode from CAM software. Some CAM software like Fusion, Vectric vCarve, qCAD CAM, Carveco, and many others can do both design work and then produce the gcode. But I prefer to do my design work in qCAD (not qCAD CAM) and then import that into one of the CAM packages.
The free trial of Vectric vCarve will let you do everything except the gcode. But it does have some sample files that you can use to create gcode and test things. See Free Trial Compatible Projects〡Vectric
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