by TLHarrell » Fri Oct 25, 2013 4:56 pm
You won't need a full 3D capable CAM software for the laser. Usually a vector capable drawing program is about all you need. Corel Draw, Inkscape, Autocad. You need a file with vector linework for cutting, and raster (picture) for engraving.
For the 2x laser, most people run the DSP package which I believe has it's own software. The system also supports running from a USB connected device.
For systems from Full Spectrum, they have their own software as well called Retina Engrave. The software drives the laser. It has limited drawing capability inside, but accepts a range of vector files created elsewhere, as well as has a direct print driver. Print to it from any software, and it'll show up ready to run on the laser.
The Chinese controllers also have their own software, such as MoshiDraw, which some people mixed results with.
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