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How do I know which machine file format is compatible with the Sainsmart Genmitsu 3018 PROVer?
Hello, I am very new to Carveco and to my machine. This may have already been asked but my review of the topics didn't show it.
I have been watching every video in the Support and Training section and am gradually getting the hang of the program. However, when I viewed the Saving Toolpaths video, it discussed the Machine File Format, but only says I need to choose one that is compatible with my machine. From what I can see, I need a ".nc" file extension. There are many ".nc" file choices to pick and I don't know which one would be the one I need. I am working in mm, not inches.
Thank you for any assistance, Yvette.
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Hi Yvette,
Please ensure that you're working in Carveco Maker Version: 1.21 Build: 2021-02-26-0934-eef60509 by selecting the Help > About Carveco menu option in your Carveco Maker software.
If you own a SainSmart Genmitsu PROver 3018, please select the Sainsmart 3018 PROver (mm) (*.tap) option (so long as you're working in metric units) from the Save Toolpaths dialog's Machine file format list when saving your toolpaths from Carveco Maker, and then load the resulting .tap file into Candle.
If you have any further questions or requests, please do not hesitate to ask.
Thank you very much. I knew it had to be something simple! I had looked through the list before and must have been blind, because I didn't see the Sainsmart choices.
Yvette.
I have a YORAHome 3018 PRO with an extension kit and I noticed that there is no GCode file for the YORA. Is there something else I can use that will work properly with the YoraHome or is there a file that is just not available yet
Hi Carey Silk,
Users of Carveco Maker who own a YoraHome 3018-Pro CNC machine typically report using Easel or Universal Gcode Sender as their machine controller. When using:
Easel (inch) (*.nc)orEasel (mm) (*.nc)post processor option (depending on whether you're working in imperial or metric units) from the Save Toolpaths dialog's Machine file format list while saving your calculated toolpaths from Carveco Maker.UGS GRBL (inch) (*.gcode)orUGS GRBL (mm) (*.gcode)post processor option (depending on whether you're working in imperial or metric units) from the Save Toolpaths dialog's Machine file format list while saving your calculated toolpaths from Carveco Maker.Please watch the following demonstration video available from our Carveco Training portal: Saving Your Toolpaths
If you have any issues with using your YoraHome 3018-Pro CNC machine, please contact YoraHome Support. You can find their contact information here: https://yorahome.com/pages/contact-us
Thanks for your time and consideration.
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