CNC Tool Software Matrix
This is a (non-comprehensive) list of CNC tools at the Dallas Makerspace and which software packages are used to create the code (g-code) needed for the respective machine and where you can find that software.
Crafts
Section titled “Crafts”| Picture | Tool | Manufacturer/Model | CAD Software | WHEREIS CAD | CAM Software | WHEREISCAM |
| 120W Laser Cutter | Full Spectrum Laser Cutter | N/A | N/A | Inkscape | JUMP server, Laser computers | |
| 100W Laser Cutter | DMS / Lasersaur v14.03 | N/A | N/A | Inkscape | JUMP server, laser computers | |
| 3D printers (QTY: 4) | Polyprinter 229 | ? | ? | KISSSLICER | 3D Print Machines— you can get your own copy from Poly Printer | |
| THIS IS AS FAR AS I MADE IT. OBVIOUSLY I LIFTED THIS FROM THE TOOLS PAGE AND IT NEEDS LOTS OF WORK!!! | ||||||
| 3d Plotter/Router (works with foam, soft woods - missing parts) | Roland Modela MDX-3 | 110 | Yes | Paul Wilson (Donated) | ||
| Vinyl Cutter | GRC-76S Ultra | 110 | Yes (being written) | Donated | ||
| Computer controlled knitting machine | Brother KH-930e | 110 | No | Alyssa Pipe (on loan) | ||
| Sewing machine with computer controlled embroidery | Babylock_Ellure_ESL | 110 | No | Michael Lass (on loan) |
Electronics
Section titled “Electronics”| Picture | What | Manufacturer | Model | Power | Other | Donated/Loaned by |
| Pick and Place | NeoDen TM240A | 2015 | 110v | User Manual | Donated by Andrew Falgout & Mike Eber | |
| CNC PCB Mill | CNC PCB Mill Sable 2013 | 2015? | On loan. Located in the eLab. Contact @Team_PCB_Mill on talk for status | William Petefish | ||
| Microscope w/ Light | ||||||
| Power Supply | BK 1760 | Instruction Manual | ||||
| Power Supply | ??? | Triple output | ||||
| Universal Counter/Timer | HP 5314A | Operating and Maintenance Manual | ||||
| Oscilloscope | Rigol 1054Z Digital Storage Oscilloscope | Users Guide | ||||
| Oscilloscope | Tektronix TDS460 Digital Storage Oscilloscope | User Manual | ||||
| Switch/Control Unit | HP 3488A | Operating, Programming and Configuration Manual | ||||
| Oscilloscope | ? | Analog, Model 8603 | ||||
| Function Generator | Graten ATF20B-DDS | User Manual | ||||
| Function Generator | Wavetek Model 143 | Datasheet | ||||
| LCR Meter | Signstek M4070 | User Manual | ||||
| ESR Meter | Signstek MESR-100 | |||||
| Decade Resistance Box | General Radio |
| Picture | Tool | Manufacturer/Model | 110/220 | Power | Class Required | Donated/Loaned by |
| Air Compressor | 7.5 HP Husky Compressor | 240 | ||||
| Air Compressor | Quincy QT 7.5 HP Compressor | 208 3 Phase | 50A | No | Purchased Feb. 2015 | |
| Honeywell Compressed Air Dryer System (attached to Quincy Compressor) | 115/208/230VAC, 60Hz, 1 phase |
Foundry
Section titled “Foundry”| Picture | Tool | Manufacturer/Model | 110/220 | Power | Class Required | Donated/Loaned by |
| Electric Kiln | 230 | 25A/5750W | ||||
| Small Kiln | 120 | Darcy Neal (loan) |
Machine Shop
Section titled “Machine Shop”| Picture | Tool | Manufacturer/Model | 110/220 | Power | Class Required | Donated/Loaned by |
![]() | Knee Mill | Bridgeport, Series I with 2-axis DRO and X-axis power feed | 220 3-phase | ? | No | DMS Purchase |
| Gear Head Lathe | Colchester Bantam 2000 Mk. 2 | 220 3-phase | ? | No | DMS Purchase | |
| CNC Milling Machine | EMCO PC Mill 50 | 110 | 5.5A/600W | Yes | ||
| CNC Milling Machine | HAAS VF-2 Vertical Machining Center | 220 3-phase | 50A | Yes | Purchased Dec 2013 | |
| Parts Washer | Partsmaster Torrent | 120V? | ? | No | DMS Purchased | |
| Metal-cutting bandsaw (20”) | Powermatic Model 87 | ? | ? | No | DMS Purchased, 5/14 | |
| Drill Press | Clausing 20-inch Drill Press | 220V | ? | No | DMS Purchased |
Metal Shop
Section titled “Metal Shop”| Picture | Tool | Manufacturer/Model | 110/220 | Power | Class Required | Donated/Loaned by | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CNC Plasma Cutter | PlasmaCam | 220 | Yes | John Pozadzides (loan) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Migrated from the legacy DMS wiki: original page
