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Step 2: Install the Software
Carbide Motion
Carbide Motion is the machine-control software for the Shapeoko HDM CNC machine. Carbide Motion lets you
control your machine by jogging it around, setting zeroes, and loading and running G-
code. You’ll need to install
this software in order to operate the machine. Download and install the latest version of Carbide Motion:
1.
Download Carbide Motion:
carbide3d.com/carbidemotion/download
(Windows and Mac OS X available).
2.
Once the download completes, double-click the file and follow the instructions to install the software to
your computer.
3.
After Carbide Motion installs, it is a good idea to drag the icon onto your Windows Taskbar (or Dock on a
Mac) for easy access to the program.
Check out the Carbide Motion User Guide:
docs.carbide3d.com/assembly/carbidemotion/userguide
Carbide Create
Carbide Create is a cross-platform 2D CAD/CAM software package made by Carbide 3D. This software is ideal for
designing 2D and 2.5D parts, has built in 3D previews and works flawlessly with your machine.
You’ll use Carbide
Create to create 2D and 2.5D designs, generate toolpaths, and export G-code which you will run in Carbide
Motion to machine the part. Download and install the latest version of Carbide Create:
1.
Download Carbide Create:
carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/download
(Windows and Mac OS X available).
2.
Once the download completes, double-click the file and follow the instructions to install the software.
3.
After Carbide Create installs, drag the icon onto your Windows Taskbar (or Dock on a Mac).
Check out the Carbide Create Video Tutorial Series:
docs.carbide3d.com/assembly/carbidecreate/video-tutorials
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