X-Carve: Example Geometry

This tutorial will guide a new user through the basic steps of using the X-Carve Router. The project will be a small round tuit out of multi-color HDPE plastic.

Start A New Project

1. If you haven't already, create an Easel account by following the steps on X-Carve: Easel page.
   1. Make sure to set up the Spark X-Carve in the new account
2. Start a new project using the green button in the upper right of the Easel Start Screen
3. Easel will bring you to the Easel Main Screen

Define Project Material

1. The first step is to define the workpiece material. Start by clicking on the Materials button in the upper right corner of the Easel window.
   
2. A popup window will open, similar to the one shown below

Use the dropdown menu to select 2-Color HDPE. If preferred, you can also match the color to the class workpiece using the second dropdown menu to the right, but it will not affect the cut settings. Set the Width (X) and Length (Y) to 5.75 inches, and the Thickness (Z) to 0.25 inches Set the outer layer thickness in field A to 0.063 inches. The inner layer thickness value infield B will be automatically calculated Click the Material button again, or outside the popup window, to close the Material popup window.

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