Carvey is a 3D carving machine that allows you to make quality objects out of a variety of materials including wood, metal and plastic. Using Carvey and Easel software, you can make jewelry, signs, toys, circuit boards, anything you can imagine.
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Table of Contents
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Parts of this manual have been unashamedly stolen from Inventables’ “Carvey Manual” at http://carvey-instructions.inventables.com
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Carvey Features
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- Seamless integration with Easel software simplifies workflow from design to finish
- Automatic calibration. Click “Carve” to start
- Enclosed for quiet operation and easy cleanup
- Color-coded bit system simplifies multi-cut jobs
- LED lighting inside the case to keep you aware of progress
- Carving area of 11.6” x 8” in the X and Y (horizontal) axes respectively.
- Clearance in the Z (up and down) axis varies depending on overall length of the installed milling bit, but the overall clearance from the waste board to the cutting head is 3.5” (90mm), the maximum travel of the Z axis is 3.1” (80mm).
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Getting Started
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Carvey uses the Easel software provided by Inventables.com. In order to use the software you need to sign into inventables.com and open the Easel software.
- Go to www.inventables.com and either create an account or log in by clicking the “LOG IN” button in the top right of the screen.
- Select “EASEL” in the top menu bar. You will be presented with the EASEL splash page.
- Click “EXPLORE EASEL” in the middle of the page. You will be presented with the EASEL sign in page.
- Click “Sign in through Inventables”. You will be presented with the Inventables sign in page.
- Sign in. Create an account if you do not have one. Click “Continue”.
- You will be presented with your Easel “Projects” page.
- If you are new to Easel and the Carvey CNC, start by clicking the “Intro to Easel” project. It will help lead you through the process of designing and then carving.
- If you are starting a new project, simply click “New Project”.
- If you are continuing work on a current project, click on the project that you want to work on.
- You can have multiple projects open at the same time.
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Start a Project
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You start a new project by clicking the “New Project”button (as mentioned above). You will be presented with a split screen; the left screen is the “Design” screen and the right screen simulates the carved project.
- Select the Material and Bit you will be using on your project by clicking on the associated items on the Easel menu bar.
- Set the Material Dimensions.
“X” axis is the Length,
“Y” is Width and
“Z” is Height (thickness). - If your project has a lot of area to be carved and small details, you may require two bits. Click on the “+” menu item to add a second bit. A 1/8” bit will be good for removing material, but will be incapable of making a cut less with less than 1/8 of an inch diameter.
- Create or import your project to the Design Sheet.
When you do so, a “Cut” and “Shape” menu will be displayed.
“Cut” will determine how deeply your bit will carve into the material. “Outline” and “Fill” on the “Cut” menu determine whether you only cut the perimeter (Outline) or cut the entire shape to the depth of the cut (Fill).
“Shape” will give you options for sizing and positioning your design. The dots next to “Position” indicate which point of your shape the “X” and “Y” measurements will affect, and will position your project on the Design screen accordingly.
- You can also click/grab objects in both the design screen and the layout screen to move, rotate or modify them.
- When you are ready to carve your project, click “Carve”.
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Changing bits
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Carvey milling bits are held in by a collet. Collets are interchangeable, each designed for a specific diameter bit. Our bits are all 1/8 inch. To change a bit:
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Repeat this process for the rest of the clamps then tighten down all of the clamping bolts, alternating sides to make sure that the material is strongly and evenly secured to the bed. To maximize clamping strength, always choose the shortest pieces of clamping hardware that will still allow for proper tool clearance.
Manufacturer's Documentation
The Full Manufacturer's Documentation can be viewed by clicking here.