Section 4: Software - The Basics
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Section 4a: Introduction
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Haha you fool!  Here you thought you'd buy a new tool for your shop and be printing money. Bad news, before you will be able to make 
your first cuts you will need to install several pieces of software and then learn to use them.

TBD

Section 4b: G-Code Senders Overview
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#. `bCNC <github.com/vlachoudis/bCNC>`_

#. `Candle <https://github.com/Denvi/Candle>`_

#. `ChillPepper Web App <chilipeppr.com/jpadie>`_

#. `Chrome WebApp G-Code Sender <https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/gcode-sender/ngncibnakmabjlfpadjagnbdjbhoelom?hl=en>`_

#. `CNCLib <github.com/aiten/CNCLib>`_

#. `LaserGRBL <http://lasergrbl.com/>`_

#. `Open CNC Pilot <https://github.com/martin2250/OpenCNCPilot>`_

#. `OpenBuilds CONTROL <https://software.openbuilds.com/>`_

#. `PicSender <http://www.picengrave.com/PicSender.htm>`_

#. `SourceRabbit <https://www.sourcerabbit.com/Shop/pr-i-80-t-sourcerabbit-gcode-sender.htm>`_  

#. `Winder <https://github.com/winder/Universal-G-Code-Sender>`_  


Section 4c: Speeds and Feeds Calculators
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TBD

Section 4d: CAD Tools Overview
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TBD

Section 4e: CAM Tools Overview
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http://jscut.org/
Meshcam
deskproto
estlcam

Section 4f: CAM Simulators
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camotics
TBD



Section 4g: Feeds and Speeds Calculators
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* `CNC Cookbook G-Wizard <https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-calculator-pricing/>`_

* `MillRight Calculator <http://www.millrightcnc.info/>`_

   .. note:: The Mega V isn't an option so use the Power Route option but up the speed 40% and reduce the depth of cut 50%.