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Tutorial 2.3 – Carving A Project

This lesson covers the setup of a project for carving. This includes: loading the project from the LCD menu, preparing the carving material, setting up the project, and how to install and change bits.

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Overview of Keypad Menu Functions

Keypad Data Entry When a menu option asks for numerical data, such as length or depth dimensions, the keypad is used to enter the data. When fractional values are involved, data may be entered as either decimals or fractions. Decimals are the simplest. To enter a decimal simply type the whole number then the decimal

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Tutorial 6.2 – Large Tiled Sign (Old Designer)

Enlarging a design to carve as multiple pieces. Sometimes referred to as the “Tiling Technique”

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Tutorial 6.1 – English Pub Sign (Old Designer)

Culmination of software basics. Using what we’ve learned to make a detailed design.

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Tutorial 5.3 – Invert, Appliques and Two Sided Carvings (Old Designer)

Short explainer tutorials on how to use the invert tool, create appliques (carving a cutout), and setting up 2 sided carvings.

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Tutorial 5.2 – Domes and Merging (Old Designer)

Tutorials explaining the use of the Select Surface Tool and the Merge Styles. Other resources for learning more on these topics. Chapter 3 of Learning Guide – Dynamic Surfacing https://support.carvebot.com/group-merge-features-in-designer/

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Tutorial 5.1 – Carving Through A Board (Old Designer)

Creating a “carve through” project for piercing all the way through a board.

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Tutorial 4.3 – Make a Lithophane Jig (Old Designer)

Creating a jig for carving lithophanes.

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Tutorial 4.2 – Import Image Part 2 – Photos (Old Designer)

Importing a photograph to make a lithophane.

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Tutorial 4.1 – Import Image Part 1 – Graphics (Old Designer)

Importing graphic images such as logos and simple clipart.