I have seen other CNC machines be able to give an object a wavy look. I was wondering if that is possible with the Xcarve and easel together.
Xcarve yes, Easel no.
You need a 3D capable program to make the wavy model, export gcode which then can be run through Easel or other sender applications.
Like a textured background?
That falls into the realm of 3D carving that Easel doesn’t support.
If you wish a 2D (flat) pattern embedded, that is possible with Easel.
Unfortunately all of my computers are mac so I am limited on programs.
Jim - was that sign created solely using easel? The background is somewhat what I am looking for.
Fusion360 is free for hobbyists, Mac-compatible.
Other programs may work too but I am only familiar with F360 myself.
The sign Jim posted can not be created in Easel.
Easel can send the gcode for it, but can not create it.
F360 can create it, generate the gcode.
Easel can import said gcode and send to Xcarve.
This picture might explain it:
Hi everyone, I’m new to fusion360. I’ve been using easel for a couple years now and i want to get into 3D carving using the xcarve. I created a “waving flag” in Fusion but am having trouble figuring out how to create the toolpaths. Any help would be appreciated !!!
In Fusion360 to make and carve a wavy flag you in short:
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In Sculpt environment make your flag wave
Quick Tip: Sculpting Tricks - YouTube -
In Manufacture environment select the appropriate modes of carving. There are many ways to skin the cat.
Fusion 360 CAM Tutorial for Beginners! FF102 - YouTube
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Was anyone ever able to get something like this to work??