{"id":73,"date":"2016-11-30T18:18:21","date_gmt":"2016-11-30T18:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/104.198.230.41\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2024-12-02T15:26:45","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T15:26:45","slug":"getting-started","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.designandmake.com\/index.php\/getting-started\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New to Design & Make and don't know how to get started?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You are in the right place! Just answer one of the three questions below and get started!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Looking for models or a project to use with your CNC and software?<\/h3>\n

We are the leading source for high-quality models and projects to keep you and your CNC busy! Lots of information below!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Looking to build your own CNC?<\/h3>\n

Introducing our open source plans \u00a0so you\u00a0can build your own affordable\u00a0desktop CraftCNC!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Looking For Software To Run Your CNC With?<\/h3>\n
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Powered by Design & Make, EasyCarve has access to over 7,000 CNC ready 3D relief models from its built-in model library, try it for free now. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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If you're looking for CNC software to design your projects from scratch why not take a look at Vectric's VCarve or Aspire software.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Do you Already have a CNC and software to create your projects? \u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you have a project in mind then you might want to start by browsing our Model Shop. Or in need of some inspiration then the Project Shop could be your answer!<\/p>\n

Both shops offer models that are designed specifically for CNC production. We guarantee you with clean, high-quality 3D models.<\/p>\n

The models<\/strong> come in three formats - V3M, <\/strong>STL and RLF. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our projects<\/strong> come in 3 formats - V3M, <\/strong>STL and PNG.<\/strong><\/p>\n

V3M<\/strong> models are specially designed to work with Vectric's Aspire, VCarve Pro, VCarve Desktop.<\/em><\/p>\n

Once you buy a model or project from us the license allows you to carve the part as many times as you want (check the license agreement when you purchase for information on using the models to make mass-production parts). Your software should allow you to scale and size the design on many different projects or as a component in more complex 3D models. The great thing is that every time you use the models you amortize the cost even further. A $25 design cut 5 times has only cost $5 per machined item and this keeps reducing the more you use it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Model Shop<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"products-small\"Our model shop is filled with 1000's of CNC clipart models that can be individually purchased and added to your clipart collection. The catalog is easily searchable or just browsed through. You are sure to find the perfect model you need and you can be reassured that all of our models have been artistically created to ensure the best results possible.<\/p>\n

Our models are available in 3 different\u00a0styles.
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The different styles we offer can be used in many different applications. Style A is a raised part which can be machined as a product in its own right or cutout and used as applique. This is also the format you would choose if you wanted to use the 3D model as a component in design software. Style B and C are both recessed designs. This means you can take a flat object (such as a cabinet door) and machine the design into the surface. As the entire dimensional shape is below the plane you will end up with a 3D image with less material removal. This means you can easily add it to any product, then just need to apply a finish to complete the \"3D\" part.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Project Shop<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The idea behind our projects is to provide a themed collection of 4- 5 separate models that have endless options for custom layouts. These are made so our customers can machine one of the models as an individual part or to easily assemble them into a more interesting design. Depending on how they would be used there are many possibilities for each project and when combined with other models (we call this a hack) the sky\u2019s the limit!<\/p>\n

The Models\"ex-models\"<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The individual models included with each project have been professionally modeled so that they can be easily combined to make multiple layouts. This requires us to create a model that looks good as is but also has smart features built into it, to make the files easy to overlap and merge together. This gives you the flexibility to mix and match models included within a project. Along with other models from other projects or models that you may already have in your library in interesting new ways.<\/p>\n

\"ex-assembled-layout\"<\/strong>The Assembled Layout<\/h3>\n

To get you up and running right away each project includes an \"assembled\" layout, using models from within the project. This can be machined \u201cout of the box\u201d or can be used as a base to build on. In most cases, this model will be easily customized with a bit of V-Carved text. Along with the \u201cProject Ideas Sheet\u201d included with each project this also acts as design inspiration for your own custom design!<\/p>\n

The Project Sheet\"ex-project-sheet\"<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The \"project sheet\" has lots of ideas to get you inspired. These are great to keep around in case you need a bit of help putting together a layout or to get your creative juices flowing. If you are in business these are the perfect pre-sales tool to get your customers thinking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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What level of experience will you need?<\/h2>\n

To use our single models or create an assembly of models you will need a reasonable working knowledge of the 3D layout tools in your software. Our Getting Started Video uses Vectric\u2019s VCarve Desktop but the logic and many of the tools are transferable into most software used to create tooling from bas-relief models like we offer here (brief list below under file types).<\/p>\n

Choosing appropriate tooling and getting your machine to output a good final piece, that is up to you. Although most good software will provide a preview of the toolpaths created to show what the part should look like when you machine it. After that you need to choose appropriate material, speeds, feeds, hold-down etc. Your machine and tooling manufacturers or software supplier should be able to help you with those type of questions.<\/p>\n

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Let's Get You Started<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Free Models and Projects!<\/h2>\n

\"2015-03-17_14-31-37\"For new users\u00a0to Design and Make we have made it simple for you to get started. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Once you set up a Design\u00a0and Make account<\/strong> you will automatically be credited a selection of free single models and a couple of free CNC projects<\/strong>. One of the CNC projects you will be eligible to download has been created so that you can follow along with our Getting Started Video.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Getting Started Video<\/h2>\n

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One of the CNC projects you will be eligible to download has been created so that you can follow along with our Getting Started Video<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0This video will answer a lot of questions a new user may have and\u00a0get you off on a good foot.<\/p>\n

This video will answer a lot of questions a new user may have and\u00a0get you off on a good foot. \u00a0Even if you choose only to purchase a single model from the Model Shop this video will introduce you to many features of your Vectric software. \u00a0It is the perfect place to get you started!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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