Just thouhgt I'd Speread the Aspire Fun

[Angus_Hines]

Here to

Now granted I didn't do anything but use one of the pre made 3-D models that came with it.

But it was basically a Plug - N - Cut operation.

Now, keep in mind this is all a first for me. I have never used a CNC machine before, I have never opened or played with Aspire before (didn't have time till today). And this is the first run on my new Bot (less the dust collector, I just couldn't wait anymore and it was just pink foam)..

So any and all reviews are welcome.

Anyway:

Import 3-D image from the 50 that come with Aspire.

Place in desired location on work piece

Size and check thickness.

Convert to vectors (the little birdie icon in the drawing tools)

Check thickness again in the Componet manager under set exact size.

Select vectors

Toolpath 1/8 Ball Nose

CUT

Wait

DONE !!!

Keith you can do the flag box it's easy !!!!


{cross posted on other forums that we all read}

OTHER PICTURES CAN BE SEEN HERE : http://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?p=1019710#post1019710

[darren salyer]

looks great. how does the foam hold detail? looks like you got that blue machine speaking your language. LOL> Hope to learn a bunch from all you guys. Darren

[TomM]

Hey,
Is that Dow Foamular?
is it 150,250,400,600,1000?
I really wish my local supplier carried 400. They only stock the 150:( and its not too strong. The 400 cuts Wonderful on the CNC.
Nice 1st cut by the way!
Tom

[Angus_Hines]

The basic r150 thats all my Home Depot carries. Must not get cold enough around for the other stuff.

[james mcgrew]

wait untill you try sign foam or duna board!! $$ but worth it

see if a local sign company has some off fall for you to check out!!

jim

[Angus_Hines]

I was hoping 'precsion board' was gonna be cheap but...LOL Not.. So I Have some small samples instead to try.