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Post by Rob96 on Dec 11, 2019 12:34:00 GMT -8
Hello,
I just started in a new shop (Construction Teacher). I have a 40-915 in my shop and no software to run it. I have tried to download on the net but every link seems to be a F#^$ING wild goose chase and I get nothing but the same pages over and over.
Can anyone tell me a legit place to download the software?
I'd like to learn the machine and get it operational for my classes.
Rob
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Post by FatPoppy on Dec 21, 2019 9:53:13 GMT -8
Rob,
If you contact Jeremy Stevenson at Iconic CNC (800) 288-2961 I think he could help you.
FatPoppy
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Post by RJW on Jan 22, 2020 5:47:14 GMT -8
Hello, I just started in a new shop (Construction Teacher). I have a 40-915 in my shop and no software to run it. I have tried to download on the net but every link seems to be a F#^$ING wild goose chase and I get nothing but the same pages over and over. Can anyone tell me a legit place to download the software? I'd like to learn the machine and get it operational for my classes. Rob Try looking up Iconic cnc on the web and fill out their contact form, they should be able to help you out. Their cnc machiine also uses I-Picture software. |
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Post by Greg on Jan 22, 2020 10:18:58 GMT -8
There are 2 version of Ipicture the 15 does not use the same one as the 13 although you can use any gcode from any software as long as you install the post files I uploaded here.
Your machine will read NC files I use vectric cut2d and photovcarve programs almost exclusively although I have done nothing in a while.
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Post by anothertaylor on Mar 9, 2021 11:18:16 GMT -8
I have an Oliver 40-915 and it is an odd machine. I have talked to Jeremy Stevenson and there were only a couple hundred of these machines manufactured. The reason, they did not use standard gcode and the only post processor that was created was for VCarve Pro. The VCarve Pro post processor generates an nc file then you have to run it through iPicture or the converter from Geetech to generate a gee file that the michine will understand.
A couple of things, iPiture 1.1 must be used to do the conversion of the nc file or to generate a picture gee file, version 1.2 will not work with this machine. Also, the converter must be version 1.1, later versions do not work. If you open a gee file in a text editor and it looks like gcode then it is wrong, the gee file for the 40-915 is a hex file.
I have all the files needed to get it up and running with VCarve Pro including the post processor and the conversion programs, iPicture & the Geetech converter so let me know if I can send them over to you.
Since the machine is mechanically very solid I am considering replacing the controller with a more functional one that would be compatible with more software.
Mike
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Post by Tran on Jul 22, 2021 16:57:49 GMT -8
Hi,
I also am new at this and the model I have is the General International CNC model 40-915 XM1 ..it also did not come with a software (the icarve and ipicture) can you please steer me in the right direction ,I really am so fustrated as Rob is trying to find this to work...Please help!
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Post by randolph008 on Aug 25, 2021 8:06:09 GMT -8
I have an Oliver 40-915 and it is an odd machine. I have talked to Jeremy Stevenson and there were only a couple hundred of these machines manufactured. The reason, they did not use standard gcode and the only post processor that was created was for VCarve Pro. The VCarve Pro post processor generates an nc file then you have to run it through iPicture or the converter from Geetech to generate a gee file that the michine will understand. A couple of things, iPiture 1.1 must be used to do the conversion of the nc file or to generate a picture gee file, version 1.2 will not work with this machine. Also, the converter must be version 1.1, later versions do not work. If you open a gee file in a text editor and it looks like gcode then it is wrong, the gee file for the 40-915 is a hex file. I have all the files needed to get it up and running with VCarve Pro including the post processor and the conversion programs, iPicture & the Geetech converter so let me know if I can send them over to you. Since the machine is mechanically very solid I am considering replacing the controller with a more functional one that would be compatible with more software. Mike I also just bought an Oliver 1013. When I asked for the software, the seller said,"Oh. You can just download it." So far, I can't find a legit download site. I have been looking for v1.2 but I see here that I need v1.1. Any help? Thanks in advance |
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Post by bill on Sept 20, 2021 4:52:35 GMT -8
has anyone found this ipic software? I have the usb but when i plug it in, it just says driver unavailable. is this because the software is so old and the newer computers dont recognize it? will i have to change the controller board to get this thing to work again?
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Post by bill on Sept 21, 2021 5:22:38 GMT -8
I have an Oliver 40-915 and it is an odd machine. I have talked to Jeremy Stevenson and there were only a couple hundred of these machines manufactured. The reason, they did not use standard gcode and the only post processor that was created was for VCarve Pro. The VCarve Pro post processor generates an nc file then you have to run it through iPicture or the converter from Geetech to generate a gee file that the michine will understand. A couple of things, iPiture 1.1 must be used to do the conversion of the nc file or to generate a picture gee file, version 1.2 will not work with this machine. Also, the converter must be version 1.1, later versions do not work. If you open a gee file in a text editor and it looks like gcode then it is wrong, the gee file for the 40-915 is a hex file. I have all the files needed to get it up and running with VCarve Pro including the post processor and the conversion programs, iPicture & the Geetech converter so let me know if I can send them over to you. Since the machine is mechanically very solid I am considering replacing the controller with a more functional one that would be compatible with more software. Mike would you be willing to email me this info? im about to just replace the controller too if i cant find the software |
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Post by iam on Feb 9, 2022 14:30:49 GMT -8
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