Beginners guide to desktop CNC software

What software should I use??? Well this video explains some of the different CNC software required at each stage to get your ideas into from your head into real life CNC pieces.
Intro 00:00
Process 01:30
Free design and CAM software 02:45
Best design software 08:08
Control software 13:55
Laser software 17:41
Vector software 18:35
Round up 20:15

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[bfpc]

Brilliant! I've learned more in 22 minutes here than I learned doing internet and youtube searches for several hours. My bad. Please don't quit. Great information!

[royceachterberg]

Thanks James, good stuff! Really glad you mentioned the cutting size on VCarve!

[ltcameron]

Just starting out in CNC and watched 5 of your videos and now everything is becoming so clear. Thanks James. Great tutorials.

[charlyRoot]

I love it when I find the perfect video answering questions that pop into my head.
Thank you for your time.

[kakupper]

Wow. Great content. After a day of scouring the internet for help in finding software for my new machine, to find everything I needed in one place was a relief. Thanks again for the information.

[stringzz]

Great explanation, I was a bit struggling with some topics earlier but you made them very clear…thank you 👍

[markbitz]

I am so glad I found your video!. It has helped me to find a software and make a decision as I get into CNC for the first time! Thanks

[robertodell]

Great video. I have learned more from you than all the other youtubers combined. If you have time, a series on Carveco Maker would be greatly appreciated.

[MICK]

After watching a few videos on You Tube, I bought the Vevor 3018, and thanks to James Dean Design, I am finding it simple to use .
I just have to get my head around the G code
Thanks James looking forward to more tutorials

[sammorris]

Brilliant video as always James. You're really informative, fair, honest. Keep these helpful videos coming please 👍

[ignacio]

I founded this channel by coincidence and fell in love. Useful content, good explanations and for a non-native speaker an easy to understand accent. You are great.

[josephlenz]

Thank you for the guidance. I've been frustrated learning fusion 360. Because of this video, I'll give Carveco Maker a try and feel enthusiastic. BTW I also like UGS.

[jeffreyjhouser]

Brilliant video! Thanks for all this wonderful information, definitely gives the viewer some options to consider when moving forward with their CNC endeavors.

[sheri]

I really appreciate how you explain the software programs available to use for CNC machining! Thanks for your tutorial videos

[flypic]

Very in-depth. I enjoyed that James. Thanks. Jim

[borisj]

At last a video that helps me know what I have got into. Having just got a 3018 pro and not being able to do a thing with it, I understand now why.

[markone]

Incredibly helpful video as usual James. I watched this one 2 or 3 times, making notes as I went along and breaking out at each stage to download and decide on the software I was going to use. I wouldn't even have a CNC if it wasn't for the support and guidance of your YouTube channel.. 👍👍👍

[dgnmkt]

Really good video, excellent advice. Very clear and well produced.

[MOZOGuitars]

Very extensive and comprehensive! I highly appreciate it.

[paulspencer]

Great video. I use G simple for my labels and small parts. And its easy to use and free