New from Alabama

[Ranger520]

Really have no idea what I'm getting into, retired phoneman looking for something to keep me off the couch and xbox. I have not gotten all my stuff from Langmuir for my Pro. So far I have two hairs left on my head from scratching it so much. Thanks for the add...

[plasmanewbie]

Welcome Ranger520! This should keep you busy, lots to learn but it sounds like you have found that out. Start small. Learn how to draw simple shapes, do dry runs without the plasma until you are comfortable operating the table. Then introduce cutting without THC auto height control, once conformable with that turn the THC on and keep us posted with your progress. Plenty of help here. Good luck and have fun!

[ROKCRLER]

Welcome.
Where in Ala are you? Im in North Ala.

[Ranger520]

Just outside of Gardendale

[Ranger520]

Welcome Ranger520! This should keep you busy, lots to learn but it sounds like you have found that out. Start small. Learn how to draw simple shapes, do dry runs without the plasma until you are comfortable operating the table. Then introduce cutting without THC auto height control, once conformable with that turn the THC on and keep us posted with your progress. Plenty of help here. Good luck and have fun!

Thanks, I've gotten alot already. This site was suggested by Greg Powell which I'm following all his suggestions

[adbuch]

Welcome to the forum Ranger! While waiting for your parts, have you been spending some time watching those Langmuir Fusion 360 tutorials? Or do you have other cad/cam software in mind to use? Many here use the Inkscape/Sheetcam combo, while I find that many of the Langmuir owners are using Fusion 360 for their cad/cam/post processing. I will look forward to hearing more about your new excellent adventure.

David

[Elkmontbrown]

Really have no idea what I'm getting into, retired phoneman looking for something to keep me off the couch and xbox. I have not gotten all my stuff from Langmuir for my Pro. So far I have two hairs left on my head from scratching it so much. Thanks for the add...

Hi
I am from Alabama too wecome to the group. I am just North of Athens. And am setting up an Arcdroid. Good luck to you, as I am new at this too when I get back to the shop i will probably have tons of questions. Health keep me indoors right now
God bless and work safe.
Anthony

[ROKCRLER]

Welcome Anthony...
Ive been curious about the Arcdroids, post up when its together!

[Ranger520]

Welcome to the forum Ranger! While waiting for your parts, have you been spending some time watching those Langmuir Fusion 360 tutorials? Or do you have other cad/cam software in mind to use? Many here use the Inkscape/Sheetcam combo, while I find that many of the Langmuir owners are using Fusion 360 for their cad/cam/post processing. I will look forward to hearing more about your new excellent adventure.

David

Thank You, I'm seeing alot of people using Inkscape/Sheetcam, is it easier? I have no CAD experience, just old phoneman that kept two copper wires intact for 37 years

[Ranger520]

Really have no idea what I'm getting into, retired phoneman looking for something to keep me off the couch and xbox. I have not gotten all my stuff from Langmuir for my Pro. So far I have two hairs left on my head from scratching it so much. Thanks for the add...

Hi
I am from Alabama too wecome to the group. I am just North of Athens. And am setting up an Arcdroid. Good luck to you, as I am new at this too when I get back to the shop i will probably have tons of questions. Health keep me indoors right now
God bless and work safe.
Anthony

Thank You

[plasmanewbie]

Thank You, I'm seeing alot of people using Inkscape/Sheetcam, is it easier? I have no CAD experience, just old phoneman that kept two copper wires intact for 37 years

No, I would not say that it is easier at all. I would start with the software package they suggest with the table, get accustomed to it first. I believe they use Fusion 360 for designing which is easy to get onto in my opinion and has great tutorial videos all over the internet. Fusion 360 is great for mechanical design, not artistic stuff so start with that and once you are comfortable cutting shapes and brackets you can get something like Inkscape or CorelDraw for artistic design work. And I believe they have their own post processor so I certainly wouldn't deviate from that.

[Ranger520]

Thank You, I'm seeing alot of people using Inkscape/Sheetcam, is it easier? I have no CAD experience, just old phoneman that kept two copper wires intact for 37 years

No, I would not say that it is easier at all. I would start with the software package they suggest with the table, get accustomed to it first. I believe they use Fusion 360 for designing which is easy to get onto in my opinion and has great tutorial videos all over the internet. Fusion 360 is great for mechanical design, not artistic stuff so start with that and once you are comfortable cutting shapes and brackets you can get something like Inkscape or CorelDraw for artistic design work. And I believe they have their own post processor so I certainly wouldn't deviate from that.

Thanks

[LakeCruiser]

Howdie and welcome Ranger520!
I'm right down below you in Chilton Co. Happy to help anyway that I can.