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Settings page

2026-05-09T22:18:44Z

DocEck: oracal 651 note

Cameo 3 Settings

This page is intended to be a place to share settings for the Silhouette Cameo 3 that work for different operations on different media. These settings are generally tested using InkScape's [https://github.com/fablabnbg/inkscape-silhouette?tab=readme-ov-file Silhouette Extension by fablabnbg].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Medium
!Operation
!Pressure
!Speed
!Blade Depth
!Stroke Repeats
!entered by
!Notes
|-
|Self Adhesive Sticker Matte, Photo Paper Direct PPD-38
|cut through sticker only, not backing
| colspan="3" |Autoblade default for media Print Paper Medium Weight [P=25,S=10,D=1]
|1
|DocEck
|
|-
|Self Adhesive Sticker Matte, Photo Paper Direct PPD-38
|cut through sticker and backing (die cut)
|15
|10
|6
|4
|DocEck
|
|-
|Oracal 651 12x12 adhesive backed vinyl
|cut through vinyl only, not backing
|5
|10
|8 (manual blade)
|2
|DocEck
|Tested on a Cameo 1. This setting seems specific to this brand/model of vinyl. EZ Craft USA 12x12 vinyl did not work on these settings - the vinyl didn't cut through adequately..
|}

Settings page

2026-05-09T22:17:28Z

DocEck: Added notes column

Settings page

2026-05-09T22:15:44Z

DocEck: Oracal 651 entry

Cameo 3 Settings

This page is intended to be a place to share settings for the Silhouette Cameo 3 that work for different operations on different media. These settings are generally tested using InkScape's [https://github.com/fablabnbg/inkscape-silhouette?tab=readme-ov-file Silhouette Extension by fablabnbg].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Medium
!Operation
!Pressure
!Speed
!Blade Depth
!Stroke Repeats
!entered by
|-
|Self Adhesive Sticker Matte, Photo Paper Direct PPD-38
|cut through sticker only, not backing
| colspan="3" |Autoblade default for media Print Paper Medium Weight [P=25,S=10,D=1]
|1
|DocEck
|-
|Self Adhesive Sticker Matte, Photo Paper Direct PPD-38
|cut through sticker and backing (die cut)
|15
|10
|6
|4
|DocEck
|-
|Oracal 651 12x12 adhesive backed vinyl
|cut through vinyl only, not backing
|5
|10
|8 (manual blade)
|2
|DocEck
|}

DocEck's notes on Cameo 3

2026-04-12T14:38:24Z

DocEck: Initial document

This page started as [[User:DocEck|DocEck]]'s notes from training received from Amy_25 on the Silhouette Cameo 3. '''Please feel free to edit these notes''' to make them more helpful for others getting started on the Cameo.

== Software Setup ==
[https://inkscape.org Inkscape] is KM's preferred software for driving the Cameo. To do so, you need to install the [https://github.com/fablabnbg/inkscape-silhouette fablabnbg Silhouette extension] for Inkscape. Inkscape and the extension are already installed on KM laptops.

When installing the extension on a Linux machine, you may find that you need to also install python3-matplotlib and python3-tinycss2.

== Use of Inkscape Silhouette Extension ==
Set the document size to the size of the media that you will be cutting in the machine. For example, if you are using 8.5x11 sticker paper, set the document size to US Letter.

Once the document size is set correctly for the media, if you are going to print on your media, add registration marks by going to <code>Extensions > Render > Silhouette Regmarks</code>

I do not recommend changing the default offsets in the registration marks. These offsets will be referenced later in the Send to Silhouette dialog, and they must match. It is possible to change the offsets in both places, but it's not clear to me what the advantage is of doing so.

The Cameo will ultimately only cut SVG strokes. The extension will tell the Cameo to cut those strokes that are visible in the document. If you have two strokes to cut with different settings, in the Layers panel, hide the visibility of the layers that do not contain the stroke you want to cut. This includes hiding layers that contain raster images.

Once the appropriate layers containing only the strokes you want to cut are visible, send them to the Silhouette by going to <code>Extensions > Export > Send to Silhouette...</code>

Go through each tab and confirm the settings are as you want them. '''The extension remembers the settings from the last time it was used'''. This is important to note because on a classroom machine it's going to be set not to any kind of default but rather to whatever the last user was doing, which is probably not what you are doing. Even on your personal computer, you are probably not doing now what you were doing last. Check settings every time.

You can refer to the [[Settings page|Cameo3 Settings Page]] to see if other users have recorded settings that worked for them on media similar to what you're cutting. As you find settings that work for you, please edit that settings page to correct entries already there or to add new entries.<blockquote>''A note on depth: cutting too deep can cut through the mat and destroy it. When in doubt, use a lower depth setting, see how well it does. You can always adjust the depth deeper on a second pass.''</blockquote>When you are satisfied with your settings, you can click Apply and a preview of the cutting path will be displayed.

== Executing the Cut ==
Once your settings are as you'd like them to be and you've clicked Apply, you're nearly ready to cut.

At this point you should have printed your imagery and registration marks on your media.

Ensure that the machine is powered on and connected to the computer you're using via USB.

Load the cutting mat with your media attached.

Make sure the tool you expect to be loaded is indeed loaded, e.g., that it's the AutoBlade if you want to use the AutoBlade, and not one of the manual blades, and that it's in the red holder as opposed to the blue holder or vice versa.

With the mat and media loaded and the correct tool installed, click Cut in the Inkscape Silhouette extension.

== Multiple operations ==
If you are executing multiple operations, for example one operation to cut out the sticker and a second operation to cut through the backing and die cut the sticker from the sheet, it is not necessary to unload and reload the cutting mat. After the first operation is complete, return to the Send to Silhouette dialog and make any changes you need to the settings, click Apply, and click Cut. This can be useful if your first cut did not go as deep as you want - you can add repeated passes or you can change depth.

Tool Documentation

2026-04-12T14:11:08Z

DocEck: /* Fiber Arts Zone */ link to my notes on Cameo 3

==Woodworking Zone==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!style="width: 375px"| Equipment (click on link for manual) !! style="width: 100px;" | Zone !! Authorization !!style="width: 85px;"| Owner(s) !!style="width: 85px;"| Status
!Serial Number
!Image
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/3/36/PCS_Owners_Manual_Model_PCS31230_V5.0_09-13.pdf SawStop table saw with out feed table] || Woodworking || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/jondale/ Jondale] || Running
|
|[[Saw Stop]]
|-
| Bridgewood Resaw Bandsaw || Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|1196575
|[[Bridgewood Bandsaw]]
|-
|Delta 14" Bandsaw 28-276
|Woodworking
|Yes
|Knox Makers
|Running
|304567
|[[Delta 14" Bandsaw]]
|-
|Grizzly G0580 14" Bandsaw
|Woodworking
|Yes
|Knox Makers
|Running
|
|[[Grizzly G0580 14" Bandsaw]]
|-
|[https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/a/a6/Tormek_Sharpening_System_Users_Manual.pdf Tormek Sharpening System]
|Woodworking
|Yes
|Knox Makers
|Running
|840853
|[[Tormek Sharpening System]]
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/File:PowerMatic_60_Jointer_Instruction_Manual.pdf Powermatic 60 Jointer]|| Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|8561490
|[https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/Powermatic_60_Jointer Powermatic 60 Jointer]
|-
| Delta DP400 Drill Press || Woodworking || Yes || Andrew || Running
|020773W4011
|[[Delta DP400 Drill Press]]
|-
| Jet 6" x 48" Combination Sander || Woodworking || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/tonybaker/ Tony B]|| Running
|00800800
|[[Jet 6" x 48" Combination Sander]]
|-
|Grizzly G1071 Oscillating Spindle Sander
|Woodworking
|Yes
|Knox Makers
|Running
|1907558
|[[Grizzly G1071 Oscillating Spindle Sander]]
|-
| Grizzly 1021X2 Planer || Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|2024157
|[[Grizzly 1021X2 Planer]]
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/0/0d/Delta_Lathe.pdf Delta Midi 46-250 Wood Lathe] || Woodworking || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/jondale/ Jondale] || Running
|013934q
|[[Delta Midi Lathe]]
|-
| Rikon 70-150 Wood Lathe|| Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|21111622171
|[[Rikon 70-150 Wood Lathe]]
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/a/ad/G0766_m.pdf Grizzly G0766 Wood Lathe] || Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|1337
|[https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/a/ad/G0766_m.pdf Grizzly G0766 Wood Lathe]
|-
| CNC Router || Woodworking || Yes || Mike F || Running
|
|CNC Router
|-
|Bosch Miter Saw and Station || Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|025001323
|[[Bosch Miter Station]]
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/6/6f/XGK050055.pdf Oneida Dust Collector]|| Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|
|[[Oneida Dust Collector]]
|-
| Down Draft Table || Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|
|Down Draft Table
|-
| Kreg Router Table || Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|
|[[Kreg Router Table]]
|-
|Newman Machining 12" Planer
|Woodworking
|Yes
|[https://knoxmakers.org/member/brian-greenh0e/ Brian]
|Running
|
|Newman Machining 12" Planer
|-
|Powermatic Mortiser
|Woodworking
|Yes
|[https://knoxmakers.org/member/brian-greenh0e/ Brian]
|Running
|
|[[Powermatic Mortiser]]
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/7/76/Delta_Scroll_Saw.pdf Delta Scroll Saw] || Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Unknown
|
|
|}

==Machining Zone==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!style="width: 375px"| Equipment !!style="width: 100px;"| Zone !! Authorization !!style="width: 85px;"| Owner(s) !!style="width: 85px;"| Status
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/7/7d/SeriesIPartList4302Plus.pdf Bridgeport Mill] || Machining || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/billy/ Billy] || Running
|-
| MSC 13" x 40" Lathe || Machining || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/f/f2/44991.pdf Mini Mill] || Machining || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/0/08/93212.pdf 7" x 10" Mini Lathe] || Machining || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/e/ee/3830.pdf Craftsman 20" Floor Drill Press]|| Machining || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| Compound X/Y Slide Table || Machining || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/billy/ Billy] || Running
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/f/f7/En426-05-651-0001.pdf Rockwell 20" Metal-Wood Variable Speed Band Saw] || Machining || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/7/78/Delta_Bandsaw_28-303.pdf Delta 14" Metal/Wood Band Saw] || Machining || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/tonybaker/ Tony B] || Running
|-
| Large Horizontal Bandsaw || Machining || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/billy/ Billy] || Running
|-
| 3' x 6' Workbench || Machining || No || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/0/0e/32879.pdf 20 ton H-Frame Press] || Machining || No || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/billy/ Billy] || Running
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/f/f1/05907.pdf 3-in-1 Metal Shear/Brake/Roll]|| Machining || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/pcb_rob/ Rob] || Running
|-
| Arbor Press || Machining || No || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| 9" x 12" Surface Plate || Machining || No || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| 18" x 24" Surface Plate || Machining || No || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/billy/ Billy] || Running
|-
| 6" x 12" Surface Grinder || Machining || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/billy/ Billy] || Running
|}

==Metalworking Zone==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!style="width: 375px"| Equipment !!style="width: 100px;"| Zone !! Authorization !!style="width: 85px;"| Owner(s) !!style="width: 85px;"| Status
|-
| Pedestal Grinder || Metalworking || No || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| Bench Grinder || Metalworking || No || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| TIG Welder || Metalworking || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/pcb_rob/ Rob] || Running
|-
| ESAB MIG Welder || Metalworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| Klutch MIG Welder || Metalworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| Grey Plasma Cutter || Metalworking || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/pcb_rob/ Rob] || Running
|-
| Tubing Roller || Metalworking || No || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/pcb_rob/ Rob] || Running
|-
| Sand Blaster || Metalworking || No || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| 6" x 48" Belt Sander || Metalworking || No || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| 6" x 48" Belt Sander || Metalworking || No || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/billy/ Billy] || Running
|-
| Evolution Cut off Saw || Metalworking || Yes || Knox Makers|| Running
|-
| 240v Spot Welder|| Metalworking || No || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/pcb_rob/ Rob] || Running
|}

==Electronics Zone==

signal generator

oscilloscopes

power supplies

soldering workstations

hot air rework station with vacuum pickup

solder reflow oven

==3D Printing & Scanning Zone==

{| class="wikitable"
|+Equipment
|-
| Equipment || Description
|Status
|-
||
[https://cdn.prusa3d.com/downloads/manual/prusa3d_manual_mk3s_en.pdf Prusa Mk3]
||
Located in the black metal box. Setup to print ABS, ASA, PETG and PLA. Setup with OctoPrint for (optional) wireless print file transfer. There is a profile for it in the ''physical printers'' section of the printer dropdown in PrusaSlicer.
|Running
|-
||
[https://cdn.prusa3d.com/downloads/manual/prusa3d_manual_mk3s_en.pdf Prusa Mk3]
||
Located on shelf. Setup to print PETG and PLA. SD card transfer only for now.
|Running
|-
||
[https://www.prusa3d.com/downloads/manual/prusa3d_manual_xl_105_en.pdf Prusa XL]
||
Located on the shelf. Runs stock firmware and profiles. There is one under physical printers in the PrusaSlicer ''physical printers'' dropdown on the right for wireless gcode uploading.
|Running
|-
||
[https://file2-cdn.creality.com/website/37187408-7a78-481e-8ff9-5823fed20ddb Ender 3]
||
Located on the shelf. Setup to print PETG and PLA. This is setup to run [https://www.klipper3d.org/ Klipper] and the correct profile in PrusaSlicer is ''Colonel Mustard'' under the ''physical printers'' dropdown on the right.
|Running
|-
||
Elegoo Saturn
||
Medium sized resin printer
|Not operational
|-
||
Mercury X Wash
||
A wash station used in conjunction with resin printing
|Running
|-
||
Mercury X Cure
||
A cure station used in conjunction with resin printing
|Running
|}

==Fiber Arts Zone==

Normal and heavy duty sewing machines

Sergers

'''Embroidery Machine''' Authorization Required
* ([[Media:NQ1700 Embroidery Machine Manual.pdf|Manual]])
* ([[Media:Brother Embroidery Design Guide.pdf|Built-in Fonts and Designs]])
* additional free designs from Brother

'''Brother Industrial sewing machine''' ([[Media:Brother DB2-B755-3.pdf|Manual]]) Authorization Required

'''Consew Industrial sewing machines''' ([[Media:Consew Manual 224, 225, 226.pdf|Manual]]) Authorization Required

Portable Long arm quilter (8" travel)

Large Long arm quilter (coming soon)

Large Quilting Frame
* ([[Media:Cloth Leaders.pdf|Cloth Leaders]])
* ([[Media:Idler Rail Accessory.pdf|Idler Rail]])
Frame Assembly
* ([[Media:Quilting Frame Part 1 pg1-9.pdf|Pages 1-9]])
* ([[Media:Quilting Frame Part 2 pg10-17.pdf|Pages10-17]])
* ([[Media:Quilting Frame Part 3 pg18-25.pdf|Pages 18-25]])

'''8 in 1 Heat Press''' Authorization Required
* ([[Media:8in1 Heat Press Manual.pdf|Manual]])

'''Tumbler Press''' Authorization Required
* ([[Media:Tumbler Press.pdf|Manual]])

Irons/Iron Board and mats

Variety of scissors and rotary cutting tools and mats

Typical Notions for sewing, ie thread, Needles, pins, etc

Crochet and Knitting needles

Embroidery hoops

'''Cutting Machines'''

* Silhouette Cameo 3
** [[Settings page]]
** [[DocEck's notes on Cameo 3]]

Variety of leather working tools

==Arts & Crafts Zone==

'''[[Vinyl Cutter]]'''

'''Large Laminator'''

'''Casting & Molding Minizone'''
* Vacuum Pump
* Vacuum Pot

'''Glasswork & Stained Glass Minizone (coming soon)'''

'''[[Large Format Printer]]'''

==Lasercutting Zone==

G.Weike LC1390 (1300x900) laser cutter

* [[Import Laser|Import Process]]
* [[File:Laser auth class slidedeck.pdf|Class slide deck]]
* [[File:Laser tips and tricks handout.odt|Tips and Tricks]] [[File:Laser tips and tricks handout pdf.pdf|PDF]]

==Blacksmithing Zone==
[[Media:KM-Little-Giant.pdf|Little Giant 25-pound Power Hammer]]

Settings page

2026-04-12T14:07:22Z

DocEck: sticker cut stroke repeats

Cameo 3 Settings

This page is intended to be a place to share settings for the Silhouette Cameo 3 that work for different operations on different media. These settings are generally tested using InkScape's [https://github.com/fablabnbg/inkscape-silhouette?tab=readme-ov-file Silhouette Extension by fablabnbg].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Medium
!Operation
!Pressure
!Speed
!Blade Depth
!Stroke Repeats
!entered by
|-
|Self Adhesive Sticker Matte, Photo Paper Direct PPD-38
|cut through sticker only, not backing
| colspan="3" |Autoblade default for media Print Paper Medium Weight [P=25,S=10,D=1]
|1
|DocEck
|-
|Self Adhesive Sticker Matte, Photo Paper Direct PPD-38
|cut through sticker and backing (die cut)
|15
|10
|6
|4
|DocEck
|-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|}

Settings page

2026-04-12T14:06:10Z

DocEck: link to fablabnbg silhouette extension

Cameo 3 Settings

This page is intended to be a place to share settings for the Silhouette Cameo 3 that work for different operations on different media. These settings are generally tested using InkScape's [https://github.com/fablabnbg/inkscape-silhouette?tab=readme-ov-file Silhouette Extension by fablabnbg].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Medium
!Operation
!Pressure
!Speed
!Blade Depth
!Stroke Repeats
!entered by
|-
|Self Adhesive Sticker Matte, Photo Paper Direct PPD-38
|cut through sticker only, not backing
| colspan="4" |Autoblade default for media Print Paper Medium Weight [P=25,S=10,D=1]
|DocEck
|-
|Self Adhesive Sticker Matte, Photo Paper Direct PPD-38
|cut through sticker and backing (die cut)
|15
|10
|6
|4
|DocEck
|-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|}

Settings page

2026-04-12T14:03:39Z

DocEck: title

DISPLAYTITLE

This page is intended to be a place to share settings for the Silhouette Cameo 3 that work for different operations on different media.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Medium
!Operation
!Pressure
!Speed
!Blade Depth
!Stroke Repeats
!entered by
|-
|Self Adhesive Sticker Matte, Photo Paper Direct PPD-38
|cut through sticker only, not backing
| colspan="4" |Autoblade default for media Print Paper Medium Weight [P=25,S=10,D=1]
|DocEck
|-
|Self Adhesive Sticker Matte, Photo Paper Direct PPD-38
|cut through sticker and backing (die cut)
|15
|10
|6
|4
|DocEck
|-
|
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|
|
|}

Settings page

2026-04-12T14:03:03Z

DocEck: Created settings page for Cameo 3

This page is intended to be a place to share settings for the Silhouette Cameo 3 that work for different operations on different media.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Medium
!Operation
!Pressure
!Speed
!Blade Depth
!Stroke Repeats
!entered by
|-
|Self Adhesive Sticker Matte, Photo Paper Direct PPD-38
|cut through sticker only, not backing
| colspan="4" |Autoblade default for media Print Paper Medium Weight [P=25,S=10,D=1]
|DocEck
|-
|Self Adhesive Sticker Matte, Photo Paper Direct PPD-38
|cut through sticker and backing (die cut)
|15
|10
|6
|4
|DocEck
|-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|}

Tool Documentation

2026-04-12T13:55:55Z

DocEck: /* Fiber Arts Zone */ changed "silhouettes" to "cutting machines", added Silhouette Cameo 3 as a specific machine we have, and added a link to a page where we can share settings that work for different media

==Woodworking Zone==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!style="width: 375px"| Equipment (click on link for manual) !! style="width: 100px;" | Zone !! Authorization !!style="width: 85px;"| Owner(s) !!style="width: 85px;"| Status
!Serial Number
!Image
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/3/36/PCS_Owners_Manual_Model_PCS31230_V5.0_09-13.pdf SawStop table saw with out feed table] || Woodworking || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/jondale/ Jondale] || Running
|
|[[Saw Stop]]
|-
| Bridgewood Resaw Bandsaw || Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|1196575
|[[Bridgewood Bandsaw]]
|-
|Delta 14" Bandsaw 28-276
|Woodworking
|Yes
|Knox Makers
|Running
|304567
|[[Delta 14" Bandsaw]]
|-
|Grizzly G0580 14" Bandsaw
|Woodworking
|Yes
|Knox Makers
|Running
|
|[[Grizzly G0580 14" Bandsaw]]
|-
|[https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/a/a6/Tormek_Sharpening_System_Users_Manual.pdf Tormek Sharpening System]
|Woodworking
|Yes
|Knox Makers
|Running
|840853
|[[Tormek Sharpening System]]
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/File:PowerMatic_60_Jointer_Instruction_Manual.pdf Powermatic 60 Jointer]|| Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|8561490
|[https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/Powermatic_60_Jointer Powermatic 60 Jointer]
|-
| Delta DP400 Drill Press || Woodworking || Yes || Andrew || Running
|020773W4011
|[[Delta DP400 Drill Press]]
|-
| Jet 6" x 48" Combination Sander || Woodworking || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/tonybaker/ Tony B]|| Running
|00800800
|[[Jet 6" x 48" Combination Sander]]
|-
|Grizzly G1071 Oscillating Spindle Sander
|Woodworking
|Yes
|Knox Makers
|Running
|1907558
|[[Grizzly G1071 Oscillating Spindle Sander]]
|-
| Grizzly 1021X2 Planer || Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|2024157
|[[Grizzly 1021X2 Planer]]
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/0/0d/Delta_Lathe.pdf Delta Midi 46-250 Wood Lathe] || Woodworking || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/jondale/ Jondale] || Running
|013934q
|[[Delta Midi Lathe]]
|-
| Rikon 70-150 Wood Lathe|| Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|21111622171
|[[Rikon 70-150 Wood Lathe]]
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/a/ad/G0766_m.pdf Grizzly G0766 Wood Lathe] || Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|1337
|[https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/a/ad/G0766_m.pdf Grizzly G0766 Wood Lathe]
|-
| CNC Router || Woodworking || Yes || Mike F || Running
|
|CNC Router
|-
|Bosch Miter Saw and Station || Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|025001323
|[[Bosch Miter Station]]
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/6/6f/XGK050055.pdf Oneida Dust Collector]|| Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|
|[[Oneida Dust Collector]]
|-
| Down Draft Table || Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|
|Down Draft Table
|-
| Kreg Router Table || Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|
|[[Kreg Router Table]]
|-
|Newman Machining 12" Planer
|Woodworking
|Yes
|[https://knoxmakers.org/member/brian-greenh0e/ Brian]
|Running
|
|Newman Machining 12" Planer
|-
|Powermatic Mortiser
|Woodworking
|Yes
|[https://knoxmakers.org/member/brian-greenh0e/ Brian]
|Running
|
|[[Powermatic Mortiser]]
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/7/76/Delta_Scroll_Saw.pdf Delta Scroll Saw] || Woodworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Unknown
|
|
|}

==Machining Zone==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!style="width: 375px"| Equipment !!style="width: 100px;"| Zone !! Authorization !!style="width: 85px;"| Owner(s) !!style="width: 85px;"| Status
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/7/7d/SeriesIPartList4302Plus.pdf Bridgeport Mill] || Machining || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/billy/ Billy] || Running
|-
| MSC 13" x 40" Lathe || Machining || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/f/f2/44991.pdf Mini Mill] || Machining || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/0/08/93212.pdf 7" x 10" Mini Lathe] || Machining || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/e/ee/3830.pdf Craftsman 20" Floor Drill Press]|| Machining || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| Compound X/Y Slide Table || Machining || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/billy/ Billy] || Running
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/f/f7/En426-05-651-0001.pdf Rockwell 20" Metal-Wood Variable Speed Band Saw] || Machining || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/7/78/Delta_Bandsaw_28-303.pdf Delta 14" Metal/Wood Band Saw] || Machining || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/tonybaker/ Tony B] || Running
|-
| Large Horizontal Bandsaw || Machining || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/billy/ Billy] || Running
|-
| 3' x 6' Workbench || Machining || No || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/0/0e/32879.pdf 20 ton H-Frame Press] || Machining || No || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/billy/ Billy] || Running
|-
| [https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/images/f/f1/05907.pdf 3-in-1 Metal Shear/Brake/Roll]|| Machining || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/pcb_rob/ Rob] || Running
|-
| Arbor Press || Machining || No || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| 9" x 12" Surface Plate || Machining || No || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| 18" x 24" Surface Plate || Machining || No || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/billy/ Billy] || Running
|-
| 6" x 12" Surface Grinder || Machining || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/billy/ Billy] || Running
|}

==Metalworking Zone==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!style="width: 375px"| Equipment !!style="width: 100px;"| Zone !! Authorization !!style="width: 85px;"| Owner(s) !!style="width: 85px;"| Status
|-
| Pedestal Grinder || Metalworking || No || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| Bench Grinder || Metalworking || No || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| TIG Welder || Metalworking || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/pcb_rob/ Rob] || Running
|-
| ESAB MIG Welder || Metalworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| Klutch MIG Welder || Metalworking || Yes || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| Grey Plasma Cutter || Metalworking || Yes || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/pcb_rob/ Rob] || Running
|-
| Tubing Roller || Metalworking || No || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/pcb_rob/ Rob] || Running
|-
| Sand Blaster || Metalworking || No || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| 6" x 48" Belt Sander || Metalworking || No || Knox Makers || Running
|-
| 6" x 48" Belt Sander || Metalworking || No || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/billy/ Billy] || Running
|-
| Evolution Cut off Saw || Metalworking || Yes || Knox Makers|| Running
|-
| 240v Spot Welder|| Metalworking || No || [https://knoxmakers.org/member/pcb_rob/ Rob] || Running
|}

==Electronics Zone==

signal generator

oscilloscopes

power supplies

soldering workstations

hot air rework station with vacuum pickup

solder reflow oven

==3D Printing & Scanning Zone==

{| class="wikitable"
|+Equipment
|-
| Equipment || Description
|Status
|-
||
[https://cdn.prusa3d.com/downloads/manual/prusa3d_manual_mk3s_en.pdf Prusa Mk3]
||
Located in the black metal box. Setup to print ABS, ASA, PETG and PLA. Setup with OctoPrint for (optional) wireless print file transfer. There is a profile for it in the ''physical printers'' section of the printer dropdown in PrusaSlicer.
|Running
|-
||
[https://cdn.prusa3d.com/downloads/manual/prusa3d_manual_mk3s_en.pdf Prusa Mk3]
||
Located on shelf. Setup to print PETG and PLA. SD card transfer only for now.
|Running
|-
||
[https://www.prusa3d.com/downloads/manual/prusa3d_manual_xl_105_en.pdf Prusa XL]
||
Located on the shelf. Runs stock firmware and profiles. There is one under physical printers in the PrusaSlicer ''physical printers'' dropdown on the right for wireless gcode uploading.
|Running
|-
||
[https://file2-cdn.creality.com/website/37187408-7a78-481e-8ff9-5823fed20ddb Ender 3]
||
Located on the shelf. Setup to print PETG and PLA. This is setup to run [https://www.klipper3d.org/ Klipper] and the correct profile in PrusaSlicer is ''Colonel Mustard'' under the ''physical printers'' dropdown on the right.
|Running
|-
||
Elegoo Saturn
||
Medium sized resin printer
|Not operational
|-
||
Mercury X Wash
||
A wash station used in conjunction with resin printing
|Running
|-
||
Mercury X Cure
||
A cure station used in conjunction with resin printing
|Running
|}

==Fiber Arts Zone==

Normal and heavy duty sewing machines

Sergers

'''Embroidery Machine''' Authorization Required
* ([[Media:NQ1700 Embroidery Machine Manual.pdf|Manual]])
* ([[Media:Brother Embroidery Design Guide.pdf|Built-in Fonts and Designs]])
* additional free designs from Brother

'''Brother Industrial sewing machine''' ([[Media:Brother DB2-B755-3.pdf|Manual]]) Authorization Required

'''Consew Industrial sewing machines''' ([[Media:Consew Manual 224, 225, 226.pdf|Manual]]) Authorization Required

Portable Long arm quilter (8" travel)

Large Long arm quilter (coming soon)

Large Quilting Frame
* ([[Media:Cloth Leaders.pdf|Cloth Leaders]])
* ([[Media:Idler Rail Accessory.pdf|Idler Rail]])
Frame Assembly
* ([[Media:Quilting Frame Part 1 pg1-9.pdf|Pages 1-9]])
* ([[Media:Quilting Frame Part 2 pg10-17.pdf|Pages10-17]])
* ([[Media:Quilting Frame Part 3 pg18-25.pdf|Pages 18-25]])

'''8 in 1 Heat Press''' Authorization Required
* ([[Media:8in1 Heat Press Manual.pdf|Manual]])

'''Tumbler Press''' Authorization Required
* ([[Media:Tumbler Press.pdf|Manual]])

Irons/Iron Board and mats

Variety of scissors and rotary cutting tools and mats

Typical Notions for sewing, ie thread, Needles, pins, etc

Crochet and Knitting needles

Embroidery hoops

'''Cutting Machines'''

* Silhouette Cameo 3
** [[Settings page]]

Variety of leather working tools

==Arts & Crafts Zone==

'''[[Vinyl Cutter]]'''

'''Large Laminator'''

'''Casting & Molding Minizone'''
* Vacuum Pump
* Vacuum Pot

'''Glasswork & Stained Glass Minizone (coming soon)'''

'''[[Large Format Printer]]'''

==Lasercutting Zone==

G.Weike LC1390 (1300x900) laser cutter

* [[Import Laser|Import Process]]
* [[File:Laser auth class slidedeck.pdf|Class slide deck]]
* [[File:Laser tips and tricks handout.odt|Tips and Tricks]] [[File:Laser tips and tricks handout pdf.pdf|PDF]]

==Blacksmithing Zone==
[[Media:KM-Little-Giant.pdf|Little Giant 25-pound Power Hammer]]

User:DocEck

2026-03-16T21:09:47Z

DocEck: create

DocEck in real life is Jay Eckles.

[[File:Jay Eckles Headshot 2024.jpg|alt=white male, glasses, beard, short brown and gray hair|thumb]]

File:Jay Eckles Headshot 2024.jpg

2026-03-16T21:08:07Z

DocEck:

What Jay looks like

NibblerBOT Feeds Speeds

2026-03-16T21:02:48Z

DocEck: row entry for MDF tool 40

This page is meant to document real world experience on Feeds & Speeds used on NibblerBOT. Everyone should be able to directly add their own experiences, please fill out rows completely if dropping in a new result. If you tried an existing combination and it didn't perform as the original Operator noted then add you experience under theirs, do not delete the original note! If you would prefer to have the info added for you feel free to message the details to @larry on Mattermost and I'll add them.

For Result, please include something to indicate how the actual operation performed vs. the expected. This can and should be as verbose as necessary to convey what you'd suggest changing to make the operation better. For something that ran as expected 'Good' or similar is fine. If perhaps the feeds were a little too fast then perhaps 'Slow down V and H Feed appx 20%'. Spindle speed too slow? Maybe something like 'Increase spindle speed 30%'. Be descriptive and remember, the goal is to inform the next person that does a similar operation on how to improve the performance if changes are needed.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Material
!Tool#
!Speed
!H Feed (IPM)
!V Feed (IPM)
!Operation
!Result
!Operator
|-
|Texas Ebony
|70
|14K
|80
|80
|Surfacing
|Good
|@doceck
|-
|Texas Ebony
|31
|18K
|100
|100
|Profile
|Good
|@doceck
|-
|MDF
|40
|18k
|80
|30
|Pocket and Profile
|Good
|@doceck
|}

FreeCAD

2026-03-16T20:59:03Z

DocEck: /* Installation */ Added note on running xattr provided by adam_williams in mattermost

== What is FreeCAD ==
FreeCAD is the preferred FOSS (Free and Open-Source Software) used at Knox Makers for CAD (Computer Aided Design) and CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing). While you are always free to use other platforms you'll find that some of our devices are setup to integrate specifically with FreeCAD using add-ons & packages that have been designed in house to work with our devices. Additionally, peer support from other members will normally be easier to find if you are using FreeCAD versus other alternatives.

=== Installation ===
As of March 13, 2026 the preferred version of FreeCAD to run is FreeCAD 1.1 Release Candidate 3 - CAM+1. This version is preferred because it is stable and includes support options for our CNC, NibblerBOT, that aren't available in other versions. FreeCAD is available to run on many platforms including LINUX, Windows, and MacOS. You can find and download the appropriate version of FreeCAD for your OS here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases/tag/1.1rc3-cam+1
MacOS installation note: You may need to run "xattr-c /Applications/FreeCad.app" before MacOS will let you launch FreeCAD. (HT: adam_williams)

=== Learning The Software ===

==== CAD ====
For learning CAD a suggested resource is the [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWuyJLVUNtc3UYXXfSglVpfWdX31F-e5S Basic Beginners FreeCAD v1 (Public) by MangoJelly Solutions]. This video series is current, specific to the updated interface that comes along with FreeCAD 1.x, and many members have expressed that it has been very helpful in their understanding and implementation of the software. It is suggested that you work through the lessons in a linear fashion regardless of your experience with FreeCAD. The early lessons in particular deal with setting up the interface and workbenches so that that mirror the instructor's layout which makes following along in your own copy of FreeCAD much easier. Additionally, this video series utilizes a building block approach where previously introduced tools and strategies are implements in later lessons. Going through in order will make reproducing the designs shown in the videos much easier to implement as they get more complex.

For those looking for written documentation, the [https://wiki.freecad.org/index.php FreeCAD Wiki] is probably the most comprehensive resource and is intended for screen consumption. Most new users will likely want to start in the [https://wiki.freecad.org/User_hub Users hub] and progress from there. If you prefer a more linear, printer friendly version you can try [https://wiki.freecad.org/Manual:Introduction ‘The Manual’] which contains the same information but formatted more like a book.

==== CAM ====
Learning CAM operations is a bit of a different animal. You’re going from creating virtual objects in the computer to actually manifesting these designs in the real world. The complexity increases significantly and there isn’t a ‘one stop’ solution to learning this process. Machines vary, materials vary, designs vary… and all of these affect each other in a dynamic fashion making CAM part process, part art. Because of this I’m not aware of a CAM video resource as comprehensive as the CAD videos by Mango Jelly linked above.

Having said that, one resource for the basics of CAM are the videos by Open Source CNC. The [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaUEbWaf2rhQ4FMos6_Mb6quRoWz4XTGN FreeCAD CAM 1.1 - Complete CNC] video series is a work in progress but are relevant to how to do CAM in the latest stable release of FreeCAD. Not a specific playlist but if you look through his other videos you’ll find additional titles related to FreeCAD that may be beneficial.

For our CNC specifically, once you have a grasp of the basics of CAM and have completed the 101 authorization course, working 1-on-1 with a NibblerBOT guide (someone authorized to run the CNC solo) on your first couple of projects is the suggested method of gaining basic CAM proficiency on NibblerBOT.

=== NibblerBOT ===
Configuration changes to FreeCAD necessary for it to work properly with NibblerBOT are accomplished through the installation of the [https://github.com/KnoxMakers/KM-FreeCAD KM-FreeCAD Addon]. Once installed it will provide the ability to directly send your Post Process to our CNC, templates for quick setup of jobs, enable certain experimental features, and most importantly it integrates the NibblerBOT tool library with FreeCAD so it is always current and the tools are available for direct selection from within your jobs.

If you have never had a version of FreeCAD earlier than 1.1.x installed on your computer you should be able to follow these steps to install the KM-FreeCAD Addon.

# Add the custom KM-FreeCAD repository:[[File:GitHub Custom Repository.png|150x150px|thumb|Click to Enlarge]]
#* Navigate to Preferences by selecting Edit -> Preferences from the menu.
#* Select Addon Manager from the left menu in Preferences.
#* Click on the '+' button.
#* In the resulting popup window enter '<nowiki>https://github.com/KnoxMakers/KM-FreeCAD'</nowiki> in the Repository URL and 'main' in the Branch fields.
#* Click on Apply, then OK to close the window.
# Go to the Addon Manager by selecting Tools -> Addon Manager from the menu.[[File:KM_FreeCAD.png|150x150px|thumb|Click to Enlarge]]
#* Make sure your filter is set to 'Any, Any' and then type KM in the search field. This should find the KM-FreeCAD Addon.
#* Select the KM-FreeCAD Addon and you should get a popup window with details on the Addon, click the Install button. Once installation is complete acknowledge the Success window that will pop up and Close the detail window.
#* FreeCAD will prompt to Restart, select Restart Now.
# Verify your installation
#* Once FreeCAD has restarted, go to the CAM workbench. [[File:CAM and Library.png|thumb|150x150px|Click to Enlarge]]
#** Verify you have the 3D Pocket, 3D Surface, and Waterline operations shown. It is fine that they are disabled, they will become enabled once you have an active Job.
#** From the CAM Workbench, select CAM from the top Menu, then Toolbit Library Manager.
#*** Verify you have a NibblerBOT library and available toolbits as shown on the right. ** This library is updated periodically, you are not looking for an exact match, just similar tooling.

The KM-FreeCAD Addon should now be installed and your Toolbit Library should now stay synced with the NibblerBOT physical tool library.

'''If you have ever had a version earlier than 1.1.x installed you should work with [https://talk.knoxmakers.org/knoxmakers/messages/@billy @Billy] on the initial installation of this Addon to ensure it has been configured properly.'''
==== Usage: ====
# Select the NibblerBOT post processor when exporting G-code.
# Use the provided job templates for quick setup.
# Tool definitions and shapes are available under the Tools directory.