Joe Lovchik

STL Won’t Import (Runtime Error!)

Description of Issue When trying to import an STL file with the STL Slicer, it fails and reports a Runtime Error!. Possible Causes Most likely the STL file is too large. Because the importer is designed to slice up the model and allow for multiple undo’s, the memory allotment only allows for models under a […]

A/B/C Tutorials, Rotary Jig, Rotary Software

Rotary Lithophanes

The CarveWright Rotary Jig can be used to create unique lithophanes using common PVC plumbing pipe. The results are impressive! Now you can create unique lithophanes that most people have never seen before. Rotary_PVC_Lithos_Tutorial This was also covered in a Build Blog article here.

A/B/C Model, A/B/C Tutorials

Materials to Carve

There are several materials other than wood that are popular with our users. Here is a list of the top products we’ve seen and experimented with. – Corian, Staron or other brands. There are many manufactures for this solid surface acrylic product, but you need to stay away from the variations with “ester” in them.

A/B/C Head Will Not Raise/Lower

Head Cranked all the Way Up and Won’t Crank Back Down

Description of Issue When the head is cranked all the way up and fails to lower when using the crank. Possible Causes Causes include: the head is raised to the top of travel and stuck. Troubleshooting Steps Check that the head is not already at the top of its travel (up against the side stabilizers). Cranking

A/B/C Maintenance and Repair Instructions

Replacing Stage 1 or Stage 2 X-Gears

The X-Drive Gear usually comes as one complete assembly. Sometimes, however, it may be necessary to replace the individual gears rather than the entire plate assembly. First, follow the instructions for Removing the x-gears here. Once you have removed the train plate with gears, download and follow this document for replacement of only the gears

A/B/C Board Feeding Or Sandpaper Belt Problems, A/B/C Tutorials

The 7 Inch Rule

One of the most important items (and commonly missed) when getting started with the CarveWright CNC System is that the projects you carve need to be “Under the Rollers”. To do this, you need to make your actual project board 7” longer than the “virtual” board that appears in the Project Designer software when you

A/B/C Tutorials

Printable Learning Guide

In order to assist in the learning curve of the CarveWright System, we have compiled our tutorial information into a linear learning guide. This guide will start at the beginning, teaching you how to use the system, and progress into more advanced features, accessories, and add-ons. The linear progression of tutorials will help users build upon

Scanning Probe

Scanning Sled Instructions

DOWNLOAD SCANNING SLED INSTRUCTIONS

Vcarve Suite

Vcarve Suite Tutorials – Conforming Vectors

House Number Sign Project – This project uses the basic drawing tools, grids & snap to grid, constraints, Centerline Text, copy & paste, flip & rotate, creating a closed regions & staying under the rollers. Fall Leaves – This project uses advanced software DXF Layout, Centerline Text and Conforming Vectors from the Vcarve Suite, and

Pattern Editor

Pattern Editor Tutorials

CarveWright Pattern Editor Overview of the main features and functions of the Pattern Editor. Pattern Editor – De-noise & Quantise Brief tutorials for the “De-Noise Filter” and the “Quantize Filter” for a better understanding of what these filters are useful for. Pattern Editor – Episode III An overview of several updated tools in Pattern Editor.

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