http://cnc42.com/ 2026-05-04T09:02:18+00:00 http://cnc42.com/ http://cnc42.com/_media/wiki/logo.png text/html 2025-10-01T12:48:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://cnc42.com/quickstart/mycnc-quick-start/cad-module?rev=1759322928&do=diff CAD Module FIXME Article under construction. The CAD module allows the user to edit and design parts before bringing them into the CAM Module. Segment Edit The user is able to edit the segments/points after adding them into the CAD project. For more information, see the following video: text/html 2025-11-03T16:42:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://cnc42.com/quickstart/mycnc-quick-start/cam-module?rev=1762188173&do=diff CAM Module The CAM module (also known as dxf2-import, to distinguish from the dxf-import function) allows the user to import DXF files into the myCNC software. The CAM module also serves as an intermediary step between designing the files in the CAD Module and bringing them into the main screen of the software to cut. The CAM is (as of late 2025) designed primarily for plasma/laser cutting applications - for machines with applications such as tangential cutting, milling, etc, the regular text/html 2024-02-26T19:50:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://cnc42.com/quickstart/mycnc-quick-start/cnc-vision-setup?rev=1708977004&do=diff CNC Vision (Optical Registration Mark Reading) Setup This manual is designed to introduce the reader to the setup process of the CNC Vision system, and some of its applications which include the creation of a Digitally Aligned Cutting System. The CNC Vision System is often used in the X1366V Tangential Cutting profile. The description of the X1366V text/html 2025-09-29T14:25:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://cnc42.com/quickstart/mycnc-quick-start/dxf-import?rev=1759155954&do=diff Importing DXF files into myCNC NOTE: The myCNC DXF import is provided AS IS, and may not be suitable as a full-fledged CAM software package replacement. The DXF import functionality performs best on simple contours, and is limited in scope for certain applications (plasma, etc). Please consult the myCNC team for more information on DXF import functionality. text/html 2022-10-21T17:54:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://cnc42.com/quickstart/mycnc-quick-start/homing_setup?rev=1666374863&do=diff Homing Procedure Setup This article is designed to introduce the reader to the basics of the homing procedure using myCNC software. The homing procedure is done using sensors (optical, mechanical, etc) that are set up on the edges of the machine's working surface in order to find the initial machine position (the Home position). This setup can be done for every axis that your machine is using. text/html 2019-05-23T17:50:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://cnc42.com/quickstart/mycnc-quick-start/installing-iso-sbc-tinkerboard?rev=1558633817&do=diff Installing the provided myCNC Linux ISO on a Tinkerboard SBC This manual outlines the installation process of a ready-to-go image file with complete Linux OS and myCNC software installed for the Asus TinkerBoard Single Board Computer. Burning the ISO onto a microSD card text/html 2021-07-29T20:42:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://cnc42.com/quickstart/mycnc-quick-start/lathe_setup?rev=1627591365&do=diff Lathe/Turning Set up Tips Lathe Low/High Gears Codes to switch Lathe gears M41, M42 Code Name Description M41 G_M41_LATHE_LOW_GEARS Switch to Low Gears transmission M42 G_M42_LATHE_HIGH_GEARS Switch to high gears transmission Global Variables to test Current transmission state text/html 2024-01-25T17:02:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://cnc42.com/quickstart/mycnc-quick-start/network-setup?rev=1706202134&do=diff Network Setup A video on network troubleshooting is available here: The Network Setup manual is designed to help the user set up the connection with the controller. Upon opening the Network tab, you are presented with the following window: * text/html 2021-08-09T18:21:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://cnc42.com/quickstart/mycnc-quick-start/oxyfuel-setup?rev=1628533301&do=diff Oxy-fuel Cutting Setup (Gas Cutting) This article introduces the reader to the basics of oxy-fuel (gas) cutting setup using myCNC software. The profile screen description for the oxy-fuel cutting profiles (X1366G/X1366GA) is available here: Basic profile for Gas Cutting. Upon opening the 1366G profile (gas cutting/welding profile) and navigating to the User Settings, the operator is presented with the following window: text/html 2021-08-04T18:18:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://cnc42.com/quickstart/mycnc-quick-start/probe_setup?rev=1628101091&do=diff Setting up the probe tool The probe tool below is included in of some myCNC kits (NOTE: As of August 2021, the probe tool is no longer sold as part of our kits). The main sensor looks like the image below: This manual covers the basic setup of the probe that can be used in a number of myCNC profiles and applications in order to determine an exact position of the part on a milling machine. The probe can find edges, corners, hole centers, and more. text/html 2022-11-30T21:20:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://cnc42.com/quickstart/mycnc-quick-start/start-stop-setup?rev=1669843200&do=diff Start/Stop Setup Additional information on Program Stop and the associated PLC procedures is available here: Stop/End program button commands. This article is designed to introduce the reader to the basic setup process of the Start/Stop procedure in myCNC settings. Upon opening text/html 2020-09-14T13:11:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://cnc42.com/quickstart/mycnc-quick-start/tangential-knife-setup?rev=1600089086&do=diff Tangential Cutting Setup From our Video FAQ series: How to turn on tangential cutting? The profile screen description for tangential cutting profile X1366V is available here: Basic profile for Tangential Knife. Turning tangential cutting control ON automatically modifies the imported G-code or an imported DXF file: