Tag Archives: Sketchup

CNC workflow : Using Sketch-up and MakerCam

2014/03/13 6:57 pm / Leave a Comment / Bertus Kruger

Sketchup is handy tool cad tool for creating 3D models. It can actually also be used to create work files for CNC routers. The following video explains how to create a drawing in Sketchup, convert it to a SVG file. Then with the help of an online tool called http://www.makercam.com/ generate the G-Code needed to run … Read More →

Posted in: CNC / Tagged: CNC, MAkerCam, Sketchup

Blender – The next step after Sketchup

2013/03/29 4:00 am / Leave a Comment / Bertus Kruger

I have used Sketchup to make models for my 3D printer for a while. Sketchup is a very capable tool but it does have its limitations. Rounding edges and creating natural shapes are some of them. Keeping with free software I decided to looking into Blender. Blender is a very powerful 3d modeling tool but has a … Read More →