HobbyCNC Links

Links provided as a courtesy only. We do not endorse or guarantee the suitability of them with our products.

CAD

• Fusion 360 by Autodesk. High-end, parametric driven CAD/CAM system with advanced g-code creation

CAM

• LinuxCNC – Controls CNC machines. It can drive milling machines, lathes, 3d printers, laser cutters, plasma cutters, robot arms, hexapods, and more..\
• Mach3 – turns a typical computer into a CNC machine controller.
• TurboCNC – G code interpreter.

G-Code generators

• CamBam – An application to create CAM files (gcode) from CAD source files or its own internal geometry editor. CamBam has many users worldwide, from CNC hobbyists to professional machinists and engineers.
• MeshCAM – CNC Software for Non-Machinists
• Gcode Generating Software Utility – an easy to use program that generates G-Code.
• DeskProto – a 3D CAM program for non-machinists. It can import STL files, calculate toolpaths and files for any brand of milling machine, 3-axis, 4-axis or 5-axis.

Foam Cutting

• Gilles Muller Foam Cutting Software – targeted towards cutting wing cores, but allows to cut any complex shape such as a fuselage and letters.
• Jedicut – free CNC software for CNC foam cutting board, allowing you to cut wings and fuselages.
• FoamWorks Foam Cutting Software – CNC software specifically designed to drive a 4-axis hot wire foam cutter via the parallel port.

Other

• Shoptronics CNC Programming

• SmoothStepper – by Warp9 provides a USB or Ethernet interface between your PC and the HobbyCNC board.
• Complete Router Kit – complete modular router kits starting at just $499.
• Think and Tinker – solid carbide router bits.
• Reliance Precision Ltd – lead screws and other hardware from the U.K.

• Maker Pro is devoted to helping makers build their skills through collaboration and expert advice.

• Electronic Engineering Times – EE Times connects the global electronics community through news, analysis, education, and peer-to-peer discussion around technology, business, products and design.
• HobbyCNC DIY CNC Router Plans – Made from common hardware-store materials.
• J. Kleinbauer Desktop Milling Machine Plans – plans to build your own desktop milling machine
• Majosoft’s Hobby Site – over 400 pages of information on robotics, metalworking, engraving, etc.
• CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO Newsgroup – subscription link to a Yahoo!(c) CNC related newsgroup.
• Stepper Motor Tutorial – by The University of Iowa Department of Computer Science.
• Foam Cutting Machine Plans – CNC foam cutting machine plans for less than $10.