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Beginner, Software, Tutorials

Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 17

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March 3, 2019
Beginner, Software, Tutorials

Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 25

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June 16, 2019
Beginner, CNC Router

X and Y Axis Identification and Rotation

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January 19, 2020
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #260 – Open Q&A

    September 22, 2024 /

    In this live stream I’ll be answering your questions from the comments section of previous videos. This will be in addition to our regular Open Live Q&A, where I’ll answer your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date!  Thanks for watching! Links to videos, Playlists, YouTube channels, products, and supplies as discussed in this video: Link to Michael Mezalick’s YouTube channel:    / mezalick   Link to CNCnutz (Peter Passuello’s) YouTube channel:    / cncnutz   Link to Laney Shaughnessy’s YouTube channel SpindleTV:    / @spindletv   Link to the Vectric for…

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 37

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner Part – 7

    August 26, 2018
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    Adding Homing and Limit Switches to My Gatton CNC

    November 6, 2017
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #259 – Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 7

    September 8, 2024 /

    In this live stream I’ll answer your questions regarding Part 7 of this series, and any other question you may have about Vectric Version 12. This will be in addition to our regular Open Live Q&A, where I’ll answer your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 7 – Offset Vectors and Increment and Save: https://youtu.be/D6FTj2_i8cc Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date!

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    Creating a Spoilboard Surfacing Toolpath in VCarve

    November 19, 2017
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    April 22, 2018
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 15

    February 3, 2019
  • Beginner,  Tutorials

    Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 7 – Offset Vectors and Increment and Save

    September 8, 2024 /

    This is the seventh in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before. In this video, we’ll get into Offsetting Vectors and using the Increment and Save feature in Vectric software for the absolute beginner. We’ll revisit the simple clock face we created in Part 3 of this series. I’ll show you how to Offset a vector to the Inside or Outside, then Offset a vector to both the Inside and Outside at the same time. I’ll then demonstrate saving a new copy of the file with two mouse clicks using the Increment and Save feature. Finally, I’ll demonstrate my…

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 36

    January 12, 2020
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    Vectric Software For the Absolute Beginner – Part 21

    April 14, 2019
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #258 – Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 6

    September 1, 2024 /

    In this live stream I’ll answer your questions regarding Part 6 of this series, and any other question you may have about Vectric Version 12. This will be in addition to our regular Open Live Q&A, where I’ll answer your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Link to Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 6 – Move, Transform, and Copy Vectors:    • Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginne…   Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date!  

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 20

    March 29, 2019
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    X and Y Axis Identification and Rotation

    January 19, 2020
  • Beginner,  Tutorials

    Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 6 – Move, Transform, and Copy Vectors

    September 1, 2024 /

    This is the sixth in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before. In this video, we’ll get into Moving, Transforming, and Copying vectors in Vectric software for the absolute beginner. I’ll show you how to Create a Circle, then go into Move and Transform Mode to first move, then change the size or shape of that circle. I’ll then demonstrate moving the vector to a specific point in the design using an Absolute Move, then move it again using a Relative Move. I’ll demonstrate how to Rotate a vector, then change the Rotation Center to rotate around various points…

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    Vectric Software For the Absolute Beginner – Part 21

    April 14, 2019
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #257 – Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 5

    August 25, 2024 /

    In this live stream I’ll answer your questions regarding Part 5 of this series, and any other question you may have about Vectric Version 12. This will be in addition to our regular Open Live Q&A, where I’ll answer your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Link to Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 5 – Importing Vectors:    • Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginne…   Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date!  Thanks for watching!

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 25

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 12

    January 13, 2019
  • Beginner,  Tutorials

    Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 5 – Importing Vectors

    August 25, 2024 /

    This is the fifth in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before. In this video, we’ll get into importing vectors into VCarve Pro for the absolute beginner. I’ll show you how to Import an SVG file into VCarve Pro. I’ll then demonstrate Centering and Resizing the vectors. I’ll demonstrate how not all SVG files are suitable for use in CAD/CAM software with the help of Affinity Designer. Then we’ll get into importing a DXF file, and I’ll demonstrate some of the issues to look for with those file formats.  Thanks for watching! On Sunday, August 25th, I’ll be hosting…

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    July 21, 2019
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 42

    March 8, 2020
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #256 – Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 4

    August 18, 2024 /

    In this live stream I’ll answer your questions regarding Part 4 of this series, and any other question you may have about Vectric Version 12. This will be in addition to our regular Open Live Q&A, where I’ll answer your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Link to Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 4 – Tabs, G-Code, Separate Last Pass:    • Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginne…   Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay up to date!  Thanks for watching!

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    May 19, 2019
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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 5

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 6

    August 24, 2018
  • Beginner,  Tutorials

    Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 4 – Tabs, G-Code, Separate Last Pass

    August 18, 2024 /

    This is the fourth in a series of videos geared toward the person who has never worked with CAD or CAM software before. In this video, we’ll get into some of the features within the Pocket toolpath, and the Profile toolpath for the absolute beginner. I’ll go back into the Pocket toolpath and explain Ramping Plunge Moves, and the Pocket Allowance. I’ll then go into the Profile toolpath, and I’ll demonstrate Do a Separate Last Pass in conjunction with Adding Ramps. I’ll demonstrate how to add, move, and delete Tabs within the Profile toolpath. Then we’ll get into Saving the G-Code needed to actually run the file on the CNC…

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    Vectric Software for the Absolute Beginner – Part 14

    January 27, 2019
  • Live Q & A

    Live Q&A #255 – Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 3

    August 11, 2024 /

    n this live stream I’ll be talking about the new Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner video series. I’ll answer your questions regarding Part 3 of this series, my plans for this series, and any other question you may have about Vectric Version 12. This will be in addition to our regular Open Live Q&A, where I’ll answer your general CNC or Vectric Software questions. Link to Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginner – Part 3 – Simple Clock Face, and the Pocket Toolpath:    • Vectric V12+ for the Absolute Beginne…   Remember that I host these Live Q&A discussions every Sunday at Noon Pacific Time, 3 pm Eastern Time, so SUBSCRIBE to my channel to stay…

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