Resources for SoAD Students at NYIT to learn and use all digital fabrication tools
The SoAD Fab Lab's Carvey CNC Router (12" x 8") is available for student use on a walk-in, self-serve basis.
Reminders:
Students are responsible for all file setup and machine operation. Students should check in with a staff member or qualified student worker when using the machine for the first time in order to verify programmed files and obtain in-person training.
Students will run gSender from their personal, USB-compatible laptop in order to run the machine. If your laptop has only USB-C connections, you will need to bring your own USB to USB-C adapter to make this connection.
Though not required, students have the option of using the school license of RhinoCAM to program files. This is available by making a CAM Appointment via EZBook.
Foam is the only material that can be processed on this machine at this time. (XPS aka pink/purple foam and HDU)
Students should always have their programmed file verified by a staff member or qualified student worker before cutting.
In-person training for first timers will cover safe operation of the machine, including jogging, loading materials, changing tools, setting home, and running files.
For safety reasons, students must attend the machine at all times while it is running.
Students are responsible for all clean-up after use.
The FabLab is not responsible for lost files on publicly-used computers. If you are using our computer to setup your CAM files, always save a backup!
When you have finished your digital model and are ready to program and cut, please follow this two-part step-by-step set of instructions...
PART 1: How to Set Up a CNC File Using Rhino FreeMILL
PART 2: How to Run a Job on Carvey Using gSender
Link to download FreeMILL for Rhino... to access the download, select "FreeMILL" as your product of interest. You do NOT need to pay for a full RhinoCAM license to run FreeMILL, but you WILL be downloading and installing the same program as the paid version.
Link to download gSender (free)
gSender Configuration Best Practices
Carvey Rhino template and tool library (for students interested in setting up their files via RhinoCAM)