I am stuck at the setup stage. I have connected my 3018 to my computer, I can see what port it is and can move the axis by the controller it came with. But my Easel won't see it. I am trying to do the setup but when I click "confirm" it says "Plug in your USB cable and turn on the machine."... The only other software I have is the GRBLcontroller which is so complicated for me to use. Is there a solution?
I had the same problem, Install the easel driver, then on the project window click on the blue "Carve" button at the top right to get the “Easel can’t find your machine” window, then click on the check box that says "Enter COM port manually" and enter the correct com port(you can find it in windows device manager), now you can go to the setup page again and enter the com port there as well.
Just got a brand new CNC 3018, it's working just fine but I can't seem to connect to easel. It says PLUG YOUR USB Any solutions on how to fix this Thanks in advance ...
I’m having this exact same issue, did you manage to resolve the problem and if so can you tell me how to move forward from the plug in USB stage please
I commented and then I figured it out. On the main screen in easel it says carve in the top right hand corner. I clicked that and it led me to find my port number and type that in. After typing in the port number I started the steps over that are listed in this video.
Hello and thanks for the information. Very helpful for a beginner, old beginner. Trying to setup machine I can play and use to support my retirement. Easel have a free to use version without cost? Or can you recommend a easy to use and understand CAD/CAM program.
CNC 3018, it's working just fine but I can't seem to connect to easel. It says PLUG YOUR USB SOLUTION: On the main screen in easel it says carve in the top right hand corner. I clicked that and it led me to find my port number and type that in. After typing in the port number I started the steps over that are listed in this video.
I got the same cnc machine same as yours on the video but the spindle is not rotating when I carve. The x,y,z axis are working as it should be but the spindle is not rotating. The spindle rotates when used manually with the console I ordered with. I don't know why. Please help me if you know the solution for this.
if i set easel to carve a 4 mm depth, it carves less then 1 mm and i have no idea why. when i set Z axis the bit touches the material but it does not carve the 4 mm i set it up. to carve the whole 4 mm from the material i need to set a depth of 21mm in easel.
While using easel you can press the pause button on the top right. However it will just pause the movement of axis but the spindle will still keep rotating. I am trying to find a solution to that. if i find one i will let you know👍👍
Thank you for the video. I can not get it to work for my 3018 Pro. I have spent hours and get no where. I do not think I have the machine set up correctly.
@@craftmagiccnc8743 Seems to run in reverse and keeps running the axis for Z and Y to limits then keeps going and grinding sounds. I have to abort the operation.
I'm a bit confused. Your bit settings show that you chose a 1/32"bit but the video clearly shows (@ 15:00) you using a 3mm engraving bit. Furthermore when I first use Easel I cannot use Carve unless I sign up for Easel Pro. Did you do that or somehow bypass it? Thanks for the useful video
Hi, i think it is not compulsory to sign up for easel pro. You can use easel for free with some limitations. Regarding the bit, in easel you have to sign up for pro to use the v bit settings, however if you choose 1/32" and use a v bit, it almost works the same. Hope your query was solved. Do let me know if you have any confusion.
@@craftmagiccnc8743 Thank you for your favorable reply...I have tried myself and assembled. Now the problem is the picture which i was drawn through Power point app was not able to display or not comment on screen of grbl screen
Hello friend great video I have a CNC like yours but I lost my operating parameters during an update you could provide me.I lost all parameters from $0 to $132,Could you share yours with me?
Good video tutorial, but why you need this annoying music, wich is available on most of channels...? Brrrr... And video start with loud music.. Is this music channel? Music and you voice is on one volume... Think about this.
Thank you for this informative video. I am new to this and your video is the only one that shows me exactly what I need to know to get started.
I am stuck at the setup stage. I have connected my 3018 to my computer, I can see what port it is and can move the axis by the controller it came with. But my Easel won't see it. I am trying to do the setup but when I click "confirm" it says "Plug in your USB cable and turn on the machine."... The only other software I have is the GRBLcontroller which is so complicated for me to use. Is there a solution?
I got the same problem if you solved it tell me how ! thks
@@monkiBable I haven't :( I have to export the file and open it on Candle in order to work it. A bit of a pain but it works.
Hello, try to disconect the Controller. On my 3018 pro i could controll it after that with my Notebook.
I had the same problem, Install the easel driver, then on the project window click on the blue "Carve" button at the top right to get the “Easel can’t find your machine” window, then click on the check box that says "Enter COM port manually" and enter the correct com port(you can find it in windows device manager), now you can go to the setup page again and enter the com port there as well.
Thank you! Especially for the first time set up settings.
you are welcome
My easel account don't have the automatic spindle option how
Very good but would be so much better without the distracting background "music"
Sure, i will take care of that in future.
Just got a brand new CNC 3018, it's working just fine but I can't seem to connect to easel. It says PLUG YOUR USB
Any solutions on how to fix this
Thanks in advance ...
I’m having this exact same issue, did you manage to resolve the problem and if so can you tell me how to move forward from the plug in USB stage please
I'm also having this issue. Did you figure it out?
I commented and then I figured it out. On the main screen in easel it says carve in the top right hand corner. I clicked that and it led me to find my port number and type that in. After typing in the port number I started the steps over that are listed in this video.
@@marcfalmer thank you Marc ! love you
Hello and thanks for the information.
Very helpful for a beginner, old beginner. Trying to setup machine I can play and use to support my retirement.
Easel have a free to use version without cost? Or can you recommend a easy to use and understand CAD/CAM program.
Easel is no longer free. In the US, it cost +- $20.00 a month
CNC 3018, it's working just fine but I can't seem to connect to easel. It says PLUG YOUR USB
SOLUTION: On the main screen in easel it says carve in the top right hand corner. I clicked that and it led me to find my port number and type that in. After typing in the port number I started the steps over that are listed in this video.
thank you for this! very helpful and i personally like your music choice!
so i can carve from easel to 3018 but the depth isnt right. it might cut 1/8 deep when set to 1/2 inch any help thank you
I got the same cnc machine same as yours on the video but the spindle is not rotating when I carve. The x,y,z axis are working as it should be but the spindle is not rotating. The spindle rotates when used manually with the console I ordered with. I don't know why. Please help me if you know the solution for this.
Hello Sir, The Easel Software is Compatible or can use to any brand of Cnc laser machine?
Any idea how to send G code via Easel? I want to ramp up the spindle slowly instead of turning it full on as the Easel generated G code seems to do.
why were you holding down the board,did the tape not hold? Really new to this cnc stuff,thanks
Yes, the tape was not sticking properly. It came out as soon as the cnc started. So yup you are right
if i set easel to carve a 4 mm depth, it carves less then 1 mm and i have no idea why. when i set Z axis the bit touches the material but it does not carve the 4 mm i set it up. to carve the whole 4 mm from the material i need to set a depth of 21mm in easel.
This was incredibly helpful. Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome Court Laszlo
WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH BETTER WITHOUT THE ANNOYING BACKGROUND MUSIC WHICH MADE THE VOCALS DIFFICULT TO HEAR. BUT THANKS .
How to pause the machine during the process?
While using easel you can press the pause button on the top right. However it will just pause the movement of axis but the spindle will still keep rotating. I am trying to find a solution to that. if i find one i will let you know👍👍
Hello there. Grate movie. Is this software ok with Cnc 3-3018 Pro.?
yes it is good and easy for any beginner
I wonder if I can use the easel software with the 3040t cnc
yes you can
Thank you for this video!
will this machine cut a paper size board, 8 inch x 11.5 inch ?
no, its max cutting size is 5.75in x 11.75 in
Thank you. Good vdeo tutorial
Thank you for the video. I can not get it to work for my 3018 Pro. I have spent hours and get no where. I do not think I have the machine set up correctly.
What is the exact issue that you are facing
@@craftmagiccnc8743 Seems to run in reverse and keeps running the axis for Z and Y to limits then keeps going and grinding sounds. I have to abort the operation.
@@craftmagiccnc8743 Also Easel dose not recognize my machine. Having trouble getting g codes on Easel.
I'm a bit confused. Your bit settings show that you chose a 1/32"bit but the video clearly shows (@ 15:00) you using a 3mm engraving bit. Furthermore when I first use Easel I cannot use Carve unless I sign up for Easel Pro. Did you do that or somehow bypass it?
Thanks for the useful video
Hi, i think it is not compulsory to sign up for easel pro. You can use easel for free with some limitations. Regarding the bit, in easel you have to sign up for pro to use the v bit settings, however if you choose 1/32" and use a v bit, it almost works the same. Hope your query was solved. Do let me know if you have any confusion.
Gracias muy buen video,
Sir,
I have purchased a new 1610 mini cnc 3days before...can you guide me to install
Hi, sorry for the late reply, if you are still having trouble than sure i can help you with that. Do let me know if you were able to assemble it
@@craftmagiccnc8743 Thank you for your favorable reply...I have tried myself and assembled. Now the problem is the picture which i was drawn through Power point app was not able to display or not comment on screen of grbl screen
thank you. very informative. greetings.
Welcome Nick
Hello friend great video I have a CNC like yours but I lost my operating parameters during an update you could provide me.I lost all parameters from $0 to $132,Could you share yours with me?
Good video tutorial, but why you need this annoying music, wich is available on most of channels...? Brrrr... And video start with loud music.. Is this music channel?
Music and you voice is on one volume...
Think about this.
Hard to understand his accent especially with the background music. Not helpful at all to me.