CNC Engraving for Beginners
Event Information
Event description
Description
You may have heard of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) routing/ milling before but never had the know-how or opportunity to give it a go. In this workshop you'll be taught the basics of G-Code, CNC Routing and Engraving. These workshops are aimed at complete novices to the world of CNC. No prior experience necessary!
Due to the nature of the content, and to ensure that everyone gets a go on the machine each workshop will last about 3 Hours.
Please bring with you:
- A Notepad
- A Pen
- A Laptop (We also have two PCs available to borrow in the Blue Room if you don't have your own laptop or a laptop for your kids)
- A USB drive
You will be learning:
- How to write very basic GCode manually
- How to use a computer to generate engraving toolpaths
- How to set up the CNC Machine
- How to run a CNC Program
Workshop Examples
Here are some examples to show you the kind of project you'll be working on.
Whatever you produce will be yours to take home.
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This workshop is open to both Members of Nottingham Hackspace and the General Public!
Well behaved children are also welcome to attend as long as they are fully supervised by a resposibile parent or guardian. If you haven't been to the Hackspace before I will be happy to offer you a tour of our space after the CNC Workshop.
The workshop will be held in the Blue Room, which is Downstairs. Non-members can be greeted at the front door. Detailed directions through the building will be available closer to the event if needed.
