Carvera Air - Smaller, cheaper, but still smart and capable @TeachingTech

Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Makera previously launched the Carvera desktop CNC, to much acclaim. Unfortunately, the machine was too expensive for many. In response, Makera now has the Carvera Air, a cheaper version that still retains many smart features. In this video, I test it out to determine the strengths and weaknesses, to let you make an informed decision.

This machine was provided to me free of charge by Makera for the purposes of making this video. All opinions expressed are my own. The machine will be donated to a local school where I am certain it will do a fantastic job.

Purchase the Carvera Air (affiliate): makerainc.sjv.io/N9EqQK

0:00 Introduction

0:47 CNC router options
6040 on Aliexpress: aliexpress.com/item/1005006411234283.html
3018 on Amazon: amazon.com/SainSmart-Genmitsu-3018-PROVer-Switches-Emergency-Stop/dp/B07ZFD6SKP
Nomad 3: shop.carbide3d.com/products/nomad-3?variant=32912906321981
Carvera Kickstarter video: youtu.be/ID0-gpGaZGM
Carvera production video: youtu.be/cvuRap88jYk

2:19 Carvera Air
Kickstarter page: kickstarter.com/projects/makera-inc/carvera-air?ref=2yz5uy
Information page: makera.com/pages/carvera-air
Review policy: teachingtechyt.github.io/reviewpolicy.html

3:13 Unboxing and setup

5:47 Working through example projects

10:11 Laser module

11:14 4th axis module

12:26 CAM options
Software page: wiki.makera.com/en/software
Kiri:Moto: https://grid.space/kiri/

12:58 Aluminium parts
Injection molding video: youtu.be/upEUjsd5uGE

14:14 Carbon fiber gears
Backyard automation video: youtu.be/Hz5E83ftKio

15:24 Trying Makera CAM beta
Makera CAM instructional video: youtube.com/watch?v=yIMAdBEokKU

16:38 Summary
Kickstarter video with Makers Muse: youtu.be/Cxij29vpSgs

18:40 Conclusion

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