Software, Im a new user in the CNC world

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Im a new user in the CNC world, I have been running my Arcdroid for a week now, did a 4 link project on a friends Jeep CJ, and I am for sure getting better at this. My question is about software you may be using to draw on a laptop to design parts, then drop on USB to the Arcdroid in a cuttable format. I’m interested in basic programs, and your experiences ( good or bad) with them

Thx Mike

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@mtw1 Welcome to the club! :+1: I use Fusion 360. I knew nothing about Fusion until the week of Thanksgiving. During that week, I attended “YouTube University” :rofl: and learned enough about the Design and Manufacture modes to make some pretty intricate designs. It’s a fairly intuitive program. It just takes commitment and trial & error. Good Luck!

BTW Fusion 360 is a free trial, followed up with a Hobbyist free license

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Bob,
Have you posted your Youtube video of Cutting the sign ?

It is good to watch.

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Thanks Bob, I’m on the fusion program, got it figured out, for basics anyway.

Thanks !

Mike

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As a new arcdroid user and no cnc knowledge and computer illiterate guy i highly recomend fusion 360, in my opinion it is realy easy to learn and use, check out “fab life” on you tube, his fusion 360 videos had me designing and cutting some artsy wall hangers in just a couple hours.