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Cutting (PCB) Circuit Boards With RAVEN

This is a detailed demonstration of how to cut curcuit boards with a RAVEN CNC router. The video covers making the jig, importing and laying out the board project, and…

Designer – Carving Bit Settings

Raster carving is how to make highly detailed carvings. The default settings are sufficient for most operations, but if you’re setting up a new bit or are dialing in new…

Designer – Defining Global Bits

The Bit Builder gives users the ability to add new or custom configure existing bits. This will allow for ultimate control over all the speed, feed, and spindle settings for…

The Drag Knife

The blades used are 2mm shaft blades. Most blades compatible with Cricut and similar vinyl cutters will work. These blades are inexpensive and readily available through a number of outlets…

Designer – Cut Path Tool

The cut path tool is an automatic way to cut a shape out of your project board. It also automatically adds tabs to hold the cutout in place. This tutorial…

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Add-On Modules

Importing STL’s with Sculptor

There are many 3D models already prepared for CNC available as STL files all over the internet. The best way to import these ready to carve STL files is with…

Invalid or Corrupted STL File

Description of Issue When trying to import an STL file with the STL Slicer or Pattern Sculptor, it fails and reports “Invalid or corrupted STL file”. Possible Causes Most likely…

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…

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…

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