https://www.baldengineer.com/tag/x-carveRecent content in X-Carve on Bald EngineerHugoen-USWed, 20 Oct 2021 02:01:15 +0000https://www.baldengineer.com/kicad-to-x-carve-pcb-workflow.htmlWed, 09 Dec 2015 16:00:27 +0000https://www.baldengineer.com/?p=5642The last time I looked at using an X-Carve for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), I created a demo board with EAGLE. Since then, I have learned more about using KiCad, the open source electronics CAD suite. While not a step-by-step tutorial, here is my rough KiCad to X-Carve PCB workflow. These are just the high-level steps, the tools necessary, and the settings I’ve discovered for each—so far. Eventually, I will make this a more detailed KiCad to X-Carve PCB tutorial, so make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed for updates.

https://www.baldengineer.com/x-carve-cnc-review.htmlWed, 10 Jun 2015 14:00:07 +0000https://www.baldengineer.com/?p=5044There are two methods to making a prototype PCB: 1) Etch Your Own or 2) Send to a Prototyping Service. While there are many prototyping service options, most cause you to wait anywhere between 24 hours and 30 days before you get your boards back. If you need a PCB done today, etching at home is a great option. Chemical etching involves all kinds of steps with all kinds of weird chemicals. If you don’t want your neighbors to think you’re the next Walter White, then mechanical etching is a better option. Which is why I bought an X-Carve from Inventables. It’s a CNC Milling Kit you build yourself.