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Genmitsu PROVerXL 4030 Resources

Introduction. This compendium is the collection of resources for Genmitsu PROVerXL 4030 provided by SainSmart and community members. You can join our Facebook group for discussions and project ideas…

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Genmitsu 4030 to 6060 Expansion Guide

Introduction. In this guide, we will help you convert your Genmitsu PROVerXL 4030 CNC into a larger 6060 using this extension kit. Tips Before Getting Started: You will need a large, flat area for as…

Updated 1 week ago by George

Genmitsu 3018 Pro Resources

Introduction. This compendium is the collection of resources for Genmitsu 3018-Pro provided by SainSmart and community members. You can join our Facebook group for discussions and project ideas for y…

Updated 3 weeks ago by George

Genmitsu 3018-PROVer Resources

Introduction. This compendium is the collection of resources for Genmitsu 3018-PROVer provided by SainSmart and community members. You can join our Facebook group for discussions and project ideas fo…

Updated 3 weeks ago by George

Genmitsu 3018 PROVer Mach3 Resource Page

Introduction. This compendium is the collection of resources for the Genmitsu 3018 PROVer Mach3 provided by SainSmart and community members. You can join our Facebook group for discussions and projec…

Updated 3 weeks ago by George

How to Use CARVECO Maker with your PROVerXL, PROVer, or Genmitsu machine

Carveco Maker lets you begin the design process from a variety of flexible starting points. Their inbuilt vector drawing tools allow you to create clean vector designs from scratch, add text to perso…

Updated 2 months ago by Lynn

What is a Z Probe & How do I Use it?

What is a Z Probe? When you are running any project on your CNC, it is vital for a successful outcome that you carefully define the point at which Z=0. For most projects, Z-0 is the location on the Z…

Updated 3 months ago by George

Genmitsu PROVerXL 4030 Offline Controller User Guide

This offline controller is sold separately from the PROVerXL 4030 ( You can purchase it here ) as an alternative to the traditional method of operating your GRBL based CNC through your computer. Thro…

Updated 3 months ago by George

Introduction to CNC for a Total Novice: Tuning GRBL Settings

Based off of the works of by Graham Bland The items you may need: SainSmart Genmitsu CNC Router 3018-PRO DIY Kit. SainSmart Genmitsu CNC Router 3018-PROVer Kit. Download the associated files. Introdu…

Updated 4 months ago by Lynn

How to Install the ER11 Collet

Things you may need. Genmitsu ER11 Precision Spring Collet Set Genmitsu 4pcs ER11-A Collet Clamping Nut Introduction. What the ER11 collet system is on your router and how to use it. This is very imp…

Updated 4 months ago by Lynn

Genmitsu CNC Y-Axis Expansion Guide for 3018 Series CNC Router

Things you will need: 3018 PROVer or 3018 PROVer Mach 3 or 3018 PRO or 3018 MX3. 3018 Y axis Expansion Kit. Step 1: Disassembly. Disconnect & Remove All Wires Connecting to the Base of Your CNC. Befo…

Updated 5 months ago by George

Genmitsu 3018 CNC Spoilboard Installation Guide

What you Will Need: One of the Below:. Genmitsu 3018 PROVer. Genmitsu 3018 Pro. Genmitsu 3018 MX3 (Now known as PROVer Mach3. Genmitsu CNC MDF Spoilboard for 3018 CNC Router. Step 1: Preparing your S…

Updated 7 months ago by George

How to Install Limit Switches in your Genmitsu 3018 Pro with Only Your CNC

Based off of the works of Corey V. This project file and tutorial are designed for the SainSmart 3018 Pro. This tutorial guides you through the process of adding X, Y, and Z-axis end stops/limit swit…

Updated 7 months ago by George

775 Spindle Motor Collet Installation & Operation Guide

Collet Installation. Things You Will Need. 775 Spindle Motor. Spindle Collet Adapter. Small Hammer. A hard, solid surface (Driveway/Sidewalk/Anvil/ETC. How It Works. As we have tried to illustrate ab…

Updated 7 months ago by George

How to Install & Use a DeWalt 611 Router with your PROVerXL 4030 CNC

What you will need: SainSmart Genmitsu 4030 PROVer XL CNC: Including the Allen Wrenches & 611 Spindle Mount that came with your CNC.. DeWalt 611 Router. Step 1: Disassemble your 611 Router. The 611 r…

Updated 8 months ago by George

How to Install GRBLControl/Candle for Mac

Step 1: Driver Installation. Software is supported for OSX 10.9 and above. The process in this document was tested in OSX 10.13.3. Download the driver from here , you may need to unzip it manually in…

Updated 9 months ago by George

How to Install Candle/GRBLControl for Windows

This section is for Windows based PCs, you can also just use the offline controller. Software for Apple Macs and Linux which do not have support for installing and running windows programs is availab…

Updated 9 months ago by George

Zeroing your CNC in Theory & Practice

After getting feedback from users who have purchased CNC's for the first time, we have found that that one of the most common stumbling blocks is in relation to Zeroing your X, Y & Z axis's in prepar…

Updated 10 months ago by George

How to Utilize Height Mapping in Candle

Introduction: If you want to get into PCB milling, height mapping is absolutely essential to producing functional board prototypes. What this process does is sample the surface height at regular inte…