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=About= | |||
The X-Carve is a CNC router by Inventables that is beginner friendly and very easy to use. It is run by the cloud based software Easel, also from Inventables, which requires a free account to use. HackRVA has a pro account available to use while at the space that allows access to all premium features in the software. The router is a standard Dewalt 611 router that takes 1/8" and 1/4" bits. No metal cutting. | |||
Current Specs:<br> | |||
Pre 2021 model w/ 2021 Upgrade Kit<Br> | |||
Bed Size: 1000mm²<br> | |||
Cuttable area: 27" <br> | |||
<br> wide makerslide | |||
Direct Z drive<br> | |||
9mm 3GT belts<br> | |||
212oz NEMA 23 stepper motors | |||
=General Use= | |||
A vacuum is wired into the switch that controls the router. Without the vacuum, large amounts of fine dust are generated. <br/> | |||
The bed is a board with a grid of threaded holes. Hold down devices are attached to the bed with thumb screws. All of thes are in small bins along the front of the bed. A waste board must always be used when cutting to prevent damage to the bed.<br /> | |||
=More Info= | |||
[https://wiki.hackrva.org/images/b/bd/X-Carve_Quick_Guide_Update.pdf HackRVA Quick Start Guide]<br> | |||
[https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/inventables-x-carve-1000/sk/MMY5K70W?gclid=CjwKCAiAhp_jBRAxEiwAXbniXZIjAgbLUkTKW8vb2YBbcPxJry-ZHYQCLSTFcGTKEb6xZwVi03k54hoCdQQQAvD_BwE Inventables X-Carve 1000mm]<br> | |||
[http://x-carve-instructions.inventables.com/1000mm/ User manual]<br> | |||
[http://easel.inventables.com/users/sign_in Easel (application that runs the Xcarve)]<br> | |||
[https://support.easel.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012593053-I-am-a-beginner-Where-can-I-find-learning-resources Easel Learning Resources for Beginners] | [https://support.easel.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012593053-I-am-a-beginner-Where-can-I-find-learning-resources Easel Learning Resources for Beginners] | ||
Revision as of 14:37, 29 June 2025
About
The X-Carve is a CNC router by Inventables that is beginner friendly and very easy to use. It is run by the cloud based software Easel, also from Inventables, which requires a free account to use. HackRVA has a pro account available to use while at the space that allows access to all premium features in the software. The router is a standard Dewalt 611 router that takes 1/8" and 1/4" bits. No metal cutting.
Current Specs:
Pre 2021 model w/ 2021 Upgrade Kit
Bed Size: 1000mm²
Cuttable area: 27"
wide makerslide
Direct Z drive
9mm 3GT belts
212oz NEMA 23 stepper motors
General Use
A vacuum is wired into the switch that controls the router. Without the vacuum, large amounts of fine dust are generated.
The bed is a board with a grid of threaded holes. Hold down devices are attached to the bed with thumb screws. All of thes are in small bins along the front of the bed. A waste board must always be used when cutting to prevent damage to the bed.
More Info
HackRVA Quick Start Guide
Inventables X-Carve 1000mm
User manual
Easel (application that runs the Xcarve)
Easel Learning Resources for Beginners