# VCarve Pro Makerspace Edition
RCL owns a license of VCarve Pro Makerspace Edition. This license entitles RCL to install the full version of VCarve Pro on up to five computers at our facility. It also entitles members to a free copy of VCarve Pro Makerspace Edition Desktop Client to load on their computer. The desktop client allows you to have an almost fully working copy of VCarve Pro on your computer so you can work on your projects at home without having to come to the space. The only limitation of the desktop client is that it can not export your designs in a way that you can use on a CNC machine. To use your design you will need to come into the space and use one of the full copies of VCarve Pro to export your design and cut it on a CNC machine. ## Installing the Desktop Client 1. Install the free VCarve Pro Trial Edition from . 2. Go to Help | About VCarve Pro Trial Edition and click on "Enter Makerspace ID" 3. Enter our Makerspace ID (provided later) ## Useful Links * [Introduction to CNC (basic)](https://archive.vectric.com/support/introduction-to-cnc.html) * [Introduction to CNC (detailed)](https://archive.vectric.com/media/docs/support/intro-to-cnc/Intro-To-CNC-Vectric2013.pdf) * [Tips & Tricks (videos)](https://support.vectric.com/tips-and-tricks/select.php) * [Take the tour](https://youtu.be/q_Or6ELVc4Q) * [Tutorials](https://www.vectric.com/support/tutorials/vcarve-pro) * [Vectric Forum](https://forum.vectric.com/) * [Carbide Motion User Guide](https://docs.carbide3d.com/assembly/carbidemotion/userguide/) ## Recommended Bits ### Wood * [**Surfacing Planing Tool**](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BF5ZHD1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8\&psc=1) ### Aluminum #### Square End * [1/16" Dia x 1/4" LOC x 1-1/2" OAL Carbide 2 Fl Uncoated Single End 30° Hlx Finishing SQ EM](https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0321346) * [1/8" Dia x 1/2" LOC x 1-1/2" OAL Carbide 2 Fl Uncoated Single End 30° Hlx Finishing SQ EM](https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0321350) * [1/4" Dia x 3/4" LOC x 2-1/2" OAL Carbide 2 Fl Uncoated Single End 30° Hlx Finishing SQ EM](https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0321358) #### Ball End * [1/4" Dia x 1-1/8" LOC x 3" OAL Carbide 2 Fl Bright Finish 30° Hlx Finishing BN EM](https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0321512) * [1/2" Dia x 1" LOC x 3" OAL Carbide 2 Fl Bright Finish 30° Hlx Finishing BN EM](https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0321474) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://wiki.rivercitylabs.space/tools/woodshop/cnc/vcarve-pro-makerspace-edition.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.