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Post by gullyfoyle on Mar 13, 2013 13:34:57 GMT -8
Thanks Gyllyfoyle, So if I wanted to add Text to my Duck i.e. "Duck Crossing" would it cut out the letters and the duck at the same time? A better example would be to cut out a decorative picture frame from one of the sample images they provide when you get i-Picture & then type a "saying" on it. I assume it would cut out both the duck and the letters in the saying? Unless you invert, which would leave the Black lines high. Since you are using image software, you could make the lines differing shades of Gray. Black outline for the Duck, some of shade of Gray so letters would not be cut through. Lighter is better. In the inlay section I posted a link to someone who wanted to copy a specific inlay. The thing about this one was it was glued in layers and cut so to expose different areas for something more interesting than a simple section of wood. At least that is what I think that is where the discussion went. Pretty simple to load a pic in image software, select an area then cut it, load a second image, select an area you want to copy, copy and paste in your first image. Word processor software used to have the same functions to create flyers and such. I did a few in Wordperfect. They would even save as image files. This might work for Word, everyone has MS word. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc6XehtnMRoConverting to Image. www.ehow.com/how_4947645_create-jpeg-files-microsoft-word.htmlanswers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090501071635AAgAX1USome Photoshop tips forums.adobe.com/thread/428965You can also use MS paint to make anything you want. Some people prefer it because you can do pixel by pixel coloration on an individual level. It's included in every copy of windows and is very good for anything not requiring professional touches. Even those can be worked around. If you go to the Oliver site and check the updated manual it has an image of a scanner or a phone being used as a source for the cutter. That suggests that very little manipulation should be required. That makes me wonder how colors are seen in I-Picture, would deep reds skew black and yellows white? Try throwing this image in I-Picture lh3.ggpht.com/-Ca_H0XQYQI4/UQFMSauQxTI/AAAAAAAABik/WHzskd_HqqU/s1600/flowers.jpgIt converts. I'll try a test of it tomorrow. See how colors are translated. |
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Post by irestore on Mar 13, 2013 19:37:45 GMT -8
I will have to check out this "Gimp" as I am not familiar with it at all. I have Photoshop Elements, but never really learned how to use it. Been threatening to take a class or???
I carved a .75" x 1.50" domino piece and the curved corners weren't clean so I ordered the 1/50" cutter today. Will try it again when I get it & see if that makes a difference.
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Post by Greg on Mar 13, 2013 21:16:07 GMT -8
You prolly have your pass setting wrong that bit can cut real fine unless your after ultra fine detail it's all you'll need for now, later when you start making cuts like the Mayan calendar I posted in the free files area then you'll want the smaller bits.
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Post by gullyfoyle on Mar 14, 2013 8:06:43 GMT -8
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Post by irestore on Mar 14, 2013 8:19:30 GMT -8
I downloaded the ebook at cnc4free.org and started reading it. It was quite comprehensive and overwhelming as well. Trying to decide whether to ride the horse I am on or switch. I have Photoshop Elements & familiar with the basics of it, though not proficient.
Am thinking that I might continue with some basic CNC projects first before diving deeper into photoshop or learning gimp though it seems that I am changing direction almost daily.....
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Post by Greg on Mar 14, 2013 8:30:38 GMT -8
Gimp and shop are almost the same thing the only reason Gimp is easier for me is I know it already, I'm still playing with the shop and starting to like it now.
In that help file it will help to pick out one small section and do it step by step and then do it over and over till you know it.
Also deep inside the folders of that help file are all the images that are in the help file.
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Post by Greg on Mar 14, 2013 8:32:57 GMT -8
What was your line spacing when cutting those dominoes irestore?
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Post by gullyfoyle on Mar 14, 2013 8:53:33 GMT -8
I downloaded the ebook at cnc4free.org and started reading it. It was quite comprehensive and overwhelming as well. Trying to decide whether to ride the horse I am on or switch. I have Photoshop Elements & familiar with the basics of it, though not proficient. Am thinking that I might continue with some basic CNC projects first before diving deeper into photoshop or learning gimp though it seems that I am changing direction almost daily..... :-) The reason to use Gimp is it is open source. Free for everyone, like Open Office. Every image manipulation software has the same basic structure. It's only with the higher end stuff do you get more details. I posted a bunch of links to both Gimp and Adobe stuff. You can go to Canon and download their image software, or Google free photo software. In the end the basics can be translated from one to another. Top 10 Free Photo Editors for Windows graphicssoft.about.com/od/pixelbasedwin/tp/freephotoedw.htmFree CNC Software www.cnccookbook.com/CCFreeCNCSoftware.htmlPick something, find a tutorial at Youtube, follow that. You want to change up later you have an understanding of the principles involved. |
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Post by Greg on Mar 14, 2013 23:36:10 GMT -8
I removed the cnccookbook link spyware
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Post by gullyfoyle on Mar 15, 2013 3:43:31 GMT -8
Never trust the internet.
I use Adblock, Noscript, Better Privacy, and WOT on Firefox. Don't see ads, don't get crap, all blocked.
Beyond that Malwarebytes and Microsoft security essentials check nearly everything on the pc.
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Post by irestore on Mar 21, 2013 19:54:39 GMT -8
Greg,
If by "line spacing" you mean Scan Step, I did it at the default setting which was 0.007874"
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Post by Greg on May 20, 2014 11:11:30 GMT -8
Conical bit geometry for other software programs with a bit database. Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2014 16:46:09 GMT -8
I just received a bit I ordered from toolstoday. It is their 1/32 ball nose carving bit, in looking at it and comparing to the 1/32 that came with the machine it is nowhere near that size, so I compared it to my 1/50 bits and it is almost a dead ringer of that bit. I have carved 2 small 5 x 7 projects with it so far, having set it up in I-Picture as a 1/50th bit and it works perfect. The nice thing here is the following: bit has 3 cutting flutes instead of 2, it was $ 42.96 with free UPS ground shipping and I received on Tues after ordering on Thurs and having the labor day holiday in there as well. Only draw back was the bit is 3" long instead of 2.36" bits that came with the machine, ...won't make a difference unless you are carving really thick material.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2014 5:48:58 GMT -8
Thanks Bob, I'm ordering one today. Do you know what their part number was?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2014 14:14:43 GMT -8
The part # at Toolstoday is: 46280 The angle is listed as 6.2 degrees where as olivers is I think 5.7 not enough dif to cause any problem I think.
Additionally I would add that the reason I carved 2 small 5 x 7" projects was that if there would be difference in the carve it would show up more in a smaller carve than a larger one, I also did the same exact carve with the actual 1/50th bit and compared them, both look the same.
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