Who else is running DeskCNC?

[Harry_Y]

I have run DeskCNC for some time now
though I'm sure I'm not using it to it's fullest.

I was wondering how many others here are running it.

[HCE]

I have been using for a few years. I agree with you about not using to its potential, and there is very little info about using it.

[Harry_Y]

Originally Posted by HCE I have been using for a few years. I agree with you about not using to its potential, and there is very little info about using it.

Indeed

I think it has real potential to be a top notch
product but trying to get the info is rough.

A decent manual would really make this product shine.

[Herbertkabi]

my older router runs DeskCNC, basically works well but when G-codes made using RhinoCam then arc or circle comes strange multifaceted, this is bit headache. And of course old story with acceleration-deacceleration (I use servo motors) , I mean when higher speed and abrupt angles then it shakes like mad and now way to make it smoother. I have no idea what soft I have, cant find documents anymore. Bought this 4 axis one somewhat five years ago from IMService. Surelly some newer version soft is available but do I need then to buy a new board or not ... I dont know. Week ago tried to find some useful info about but found only years old posts about from deskcnc forums. Nice to meet you - "fellow victims" - perhaps we find out something,
At least myself I dont want just to throw away this DerskCNC,
cheers,
herbert

added few pictures about 4-th axis I made last weekend using DeskCNC,
look at multifaceted inner curved surface on the second photo.

[Harry_Y]

Originally Posted by Herbertkabi my older router runs DeskCNC, basically works well. When G-codes made by RhinoCam then arc or circle comes strange multifaceted, this is bit headache. And of course old story with acceleration-deacceleration (I use servo motors) , I mean when higher speed and abrupt angles then it shakes like mad and now way to make it smoother. I have no idea what soft I have, cant find documents anymore. Bought this 4 axis one somewhat five years ago from IMService. Surelly some newer version soft is available but do I need then to buy a new board or not ... I dont know. Week ago tried to find some useful info about but found only years old posts about from deskcnc forums. Nice to meet you - "fellow victims" - perhaps we find out something, At least myself I dont want just to throw away this DerskCNC, cheers, herbert

I under stand the fellow victims feeling.

It is a shame, because I really think it has potential but
Honestly I'm afraid to spend any more money with them.

[Herbertkabi]

Originally Posted by Harry_Y I under stand the fellow victims feeling. It is a shame, because I really think it has potential but Honestly I'm afraid to spend any more money with them.

I do not feel any shame,
Faster Im proud with,
It works.
cheers,
herbert

[HCE]

I have contacted Deck cnc on a couple of issues and he's great with his responses. He even updated made a desk cncversion so I could run a circle centering file as a start macro. My new question is the speed keys. I see where I can put in the command just not sure what key is the speed key, or how to set it.

[Harry_Y]

Originally Posted by HCE I have contacted Deck cnc on a couple of issues and he's great with his responses. He even updated made a desk cncversion so I could run a circle centering file as a start macro. My new question is the speed keys. I see where I can put in the command just not sure what key is the speed key, or how to set it.

Yes He himself seems decent, and I do like the program.

Maybe it was just when I went to access the support forum
I was told there is a charge (Imservice, who I bought it through).

[HCE]

Originally Posted by Harry_Y Yes He himself seems decent, and I do like the program. Maybe it was just when I went to access the support forum I was told there is a charge (Imservice, who I bought it through).

I would rather buy a breakout board and a license for mach 3 then the fees for support forum. I have considered it numerous times.

[Harry_Y]

Originally Posted by HCE I would rather buy a breakout board and a license for mach 3 then the fees for support forum. I have considered it numerous times.

That's pretty much where I am.

I was ready to buy a second board then had second thoughts.

Trouble is I like the software, I just wish we had better support

[HCE]

I do like the software and the ease of use, and 90% of it is self explanatory.
It surprises me how inactive this forum is on deskcnc. You would think there would be more people with questions.

[Dylwad]

I have been using DeskCNC for going on 6 years now, it has its limits but has a ton of potential too. I have tried just about all of its capabilities besides 4th axis and they all work great.

A new manual would be nice, or a different way to set up acceleration/decel curves and such.

So far I have done:

2.5D, 3D from .stl, 3D digitizing with a probe (easy and works great!) tool length offsets with a tool height setter, full spindle control with a VFD, Optical home switches (accurate home switches are a MUST!!), Lithophanes and carvings, Speed key macros (fast way to get the bit out of your work space after a routine, or get the bit to a 0 offset for a fixture), I use the G27 command to check for lost steps when ramping up cutting speeds, Peck drilling is very easy to do even though its not part of the user interface, engraving using only Deskcnc, Wall profiles in 2D parts ...really the sky is the limit if you put in enough time to learn it.

I think Fred from IMservice stopped giving free support because 90% or more of peoples questions had already been answered to death on his forum, and were mostly just asked because the lack of information in the manual.

Thats a 3D probe scan of a Quarter, with a 1mm ruby ball on the probe. .003" stepover.

And the good ol' teapot .Stl, micro sized in Delrin

Nice to see you here Herbert! I had no idea from your posts on Rcgroups you had DeskCNC running a machine.

Dylan