Don’t think you can’t make some “real” projects just because it happens to be beginner friendly! You can crank out some nice boxes, words on walls, plaques- a lot really, there are tons of examples of awesome things people have made using imported SVGs and basic shape manipulations. While a bit utilitarian, there’s a surprising amount of functionality lurking below the fairly simple interface, at least on the design side. It’s freely available- you don’t need to own a Carbide 3d machine- and is frequently updated. Much like Easel for the X Carve or Cricut Design Space for the Cricut machines, Carbide Create was engineered to be an approachable, accessible design tool for everyday hobbyists. Who it’s for: Everyone, but particularly well suited for crafters and other users just getting started in the world of hobby CNC machining.Īvailability: Mac and PC (awesome!), no internet/cloud connection required.Ĭarbide Create is a great introduction to the CAD/CAM world you’re wading into with your hobby CNC.
