apalrds adventures | My Introduction to CNC - 3018 Desktop Router @apalrdsadventures | Uploaded September 2022 | Updated October 2024, 19 hours ago.
My dad bought a Sainsmart Genmitsu 3018 PROver CNC router over a year ago, but never really set it up or learned how to use it. Since I enjoy the role of creating and maintaining tools and infrastructure, I decided to help him set it up and operate it to cut thin polycarbonate sheets. In this first episode, I hook the machine up to my laptop and try to cut out a representative model from 1.5mm polycarbonate sheet. It goes... okay... as you can see in the video.

Link to the blog post:
apalrd.net/posts/2022/cnc_intro

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Link to this particular CNC router (not endorsing it, it's just the model I have):
sainsmart.com/collections/cnc-machines/products/sainsmart-genmitsu-cnc-router-3018-prover-kit
amzn.to/3yRzAHZ

Link to the 3040 extension kit for this router:
sainsmart.com/collections/3018-prover-upgrade-parts/products/genmitsu-3040-y-axis-extension-kit-for-3018-series-cnc-router

Link to 3040 MDF spoilboard kit:
sainsmart.com/collections/3018-prover-upgrade-parts/products/genmitsu-3040-mdf-spoilboard

Links to the software I'm using:
FreeCAD - freecadweb.org
CNCjs - cnc.js.org
grbl - github.com/gnea/grbl

My Discord server:
discord.gg/xJsaEukAr4

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - 3018 Desktop Router
02:17 - Machine Setup
04:13 - Stock Setup
06:22 - Test Model
09:04 - First Cut
10:48 - Conclusion

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