The books don't have to be specifically for Linux - but need to illustrate through examples both the CAD approach and the CNC coding linkage.

Also at this point in time I know nothing about CNC machines. We are talking maximum few millimetres depth but possibly quite intricate patterning (think Chinese Dragon engravings) and will be at the desktop level of machine size.īut I know nothing about how to create CAD diagrams and link them to CNC machines. My main use for CAD/CNC will be to transfer decorative patterns to the top surface of my built electric guitars and to advance my scroll-work from 2D to 3D. I assemble my own PCs and have modified lathe and milling machines for special purposes.ħ. Have dabbled with LibreCAD, Blender, Inkscape and some electronic design apps (diylc, Fritzing) and know my way around GIMP.Ħ.

Have done hand-drawn 2D and 3D workshop drawings in the past for use by professional workshopsĥ. Have been a professional software coder in the past - mainly for my work as a climate change scientist around the world - so languages and coding from high level (Visual Basic, Fortran, etc) right down to Assembler and Machine Code do not phase me.Ĥ. Am an experienced amateur workshop person - do scroll-saw, band saw, lathe, milling work etc.ģ. Linux user from about when Linus Torvold announced it - currently running Mageia 4.Ģ. Just so that you know where to pitch these recommendations the following gives you some idea of how much a newbie I am.ġ. As a complete newbie to CNC, can forum members recommend any CAD/CNC books to get.

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