3018 CNC/PRO – New (updated) beginner's step by step guide – All tricks and tips



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0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:17 Unboxing and assembly
0:15:06 Testing the offline controller
0:17:17 Setting up the touch probe
0:19:14 Connect the 3018 to the computer
0:20:36 Setting up Candle (GRBL Controller)
0:22:45 Reversing axis direction using Candle
0:23:44 Set the correct spindle speed
0:24:38 Candle user interface
0:25:33 Setting up the Z probe button in Candle
0:26:58 Setting up Fusion 360
0:28:48 Creating a simple 3D CAD part with Fusion 360
0:32:51 Creating a Tool Library in Fusion 360
0:36:39 Creating tool paths and G-code for the first example
0:47:02 Generating the G-code files
0:48:34 Homing – G28 problem in G-code file
0:50:18 Setting up the stock and run the G-code file on the CNC machine
0:59:49 Creating tool paths for existing 3D models (STEP or STL files)
1:00:57 Creating tool paths for 3D art relief (from STL files)
1:13:58 Laser engraving using LightBurn
1:18:41 Upgrading GRBL firmware
1:22:07 Conclusion

I got some feedback from viewers about the previous version of this video that I skipped showing how to change the view of the model. I updated the video in republished it.

Here are the links where you can buy the CNC machine set I used in this video:

CNC machine without laser:

I got sponsored by a seller from Amazon with a free set of 3018 CNC Pro and I took the chance to remake the instructional video about how to start engraving with this machine.

I tried to show every details, all the tricks and tips that I know about this machine:
– Assembling the kit
– Testing the hardware – correcting axis direction
– Quick guide to 3D CAD design with Fusion 360
– Setting up the CAM for the part
– Export to Gcode files
– Using Gcode sender – GRBL controller/Candle
– Setting up CAM process for STEP and STL files using fusion 360

– Touch probe
– firmware update
Happy milling!!!

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