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tonydude
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Re: Need Vector graphic

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Here is an attachment to show that the home position and rapid Z gaps above material is where the problem is. You must change it to your machine setup, always check this to make sure there are no problems. I changed mine to .125 rapid moves and the home position to 1.5. Hope this helps. The other attachment is my changes. Make sure to recalcalate the toolpaths when making changes.

Tony
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cribbage.JPG
My changes
My changes
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Sawman
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Re: Need Vector graphic

Post by Sawman »

Thanks Tony worked great

steveb624
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Re: Need Vector graphic

Post by steveb624 »

I would like to follow this thread about importing vector graphics into Vcarve. I have a clipart of a dog that I have imported and is a fairly simple line art drawing, not too many lines, and you couldn't get any simpler. The image copies beautifully to the project that I'm working on. The problem is when I try to create a tool path, it only uses some of the lines. When I'm done, the preview doesn't look anything like a dog, it looks terrible. So, what is the best way to get a good toolpath after making your vector drawing?
Thanks.
Steve
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dog_outline_05_22912.jpg

tonydude
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Re: Need Vector graphic

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You mean like this? File attached

Tony
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dog_outline.jpg
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tonydude
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Re: Need Vector graphic

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Just click on trace bitmap. Attachments provided. These are the settings I used to create it.

Tony
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this one.JPG
trace bitmap.JPG
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steveb624
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Re: Need Vector graphic

Post by steveb624 »

Thank you for your help.

tonybell9699
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Re: Need Vector graphic

Post by tonybell9699 »

Great thread, learned alot! What do you use to hold the drill bit in the router?

Thanks in advance!
Tony

Jim Krager
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Re: Need Vector graphic

Post by Jim Krager »

I purchased this from Nextwave, it has a 1/8 collet. http://shop.nextwaveautomation.com/shop ... ?itemid=62

Andrew19
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Re: Need Vector graphic

Post by Andrew19 »

You don't need to buy any as you can find some FREE vector graphic here https://creazilla.com/sections/1-vectors

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