📰Weekly Recap Newsletter
8/7/2024
As I prepare for my wedding tomorrow (yes, you read that right - don't worry, I wrote and scheduled this email last week, so I can spend all of my time with my bride this week!), I wanted to take a moment to share something special with you. Many of you have been asking about the various resources we offer at Learn Your CNC, so I've put together this comprehensive guide below to our CNC learning toolkit. Whether you're a newcomer or a long-time member of our community, there's something here for everyone!
Below are some things that Learn Your CNC Academy has to offer to help you in your CNC journey (both paid and free):
Vectric Master Training Course
Our flagship offering! This step-by-step course covers Cut2D, VCarve, and Aspire from the ground up. Perfect for beginners and experienced users looking to solidify their Vectric software skills.
Live Vectric Group Training & Community
Join our vibrant community for weekly live project lessons, two weekly Q&A meetups, monthly challenges, and access to our extensive replay library and project files. It's like having a group of CNC mentors in your workshop!
Spindle Sam Chat Bot
Meet your new CNC assistant! Available exclusively to our students, Spindle Sam is an AI chatbot trained on our extensive lesson library. Get quick answers to your CNC and Vectric questions anytime.
1:1 Zoom Training
Need personalized help? Book a one-on-one Zoom session with me, Kyle Ely, for tailored guidance on Vectric, CNC, and SketchUp.
Free 7-Day Vectric Bootcamp
Not a student yet? Dip your toes in with our free 7-day intro to the Vectric Master Training Course. It's the perfect way to see if our teaching style clicks with you.
Vectric Variables PDF Guide
Unlock the power of math equations in Vectric software! This guide reveals a little-known feature that can supercharge your designs.
Vectric Keyboard Shortcuts with Stream Deck
Boost your efficiency creating designs in Vectric with this video guide on using Vectric keyboard shortcuts with a Stream Deck device. New to Stream Deck? The video explains it all!
Vectric Toolpath Cheat Sheet
Never struggle with toolpath selection again! This free cheat sheet breaks down each Vectric toolpath and the CNC bits that work best with them.
CNC Router Resource Center
Your one-stop-spot for free CNC router learning resources. Whether you're a beginner or looking to level up, we've got you covered.
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Social Media Channels
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Student Project Gallery
Need inspiration? Check out our extensive gallery of student projects. You'll be amazed at what our community creates!
Vectric Tips & Tricks Facebook Group
Join over 60,000 CNC enthusiasts in our free Facebook group. Share tips, ask questions, and connect with fellow makers.
Common CNC Terms and Definitions PDF
New to CNC or need a quick reference? Our free PDF guide breaks down common CNC terminology into easy-to-understand definitions. It's an essential resource for beginners and a handy refresher for experienced users. Download it to build your CNC vocabulary and navigate the world of computer-controlled machining with confidence!
Updates
I'm excited to announce that I will be a guest speaker at the 2024 Vectric User Group Meeting in Austin, TX talking about how to improve your efficiency with Vectric software with some less known techniques. I hope to see you there October 11th & 12th! Click here to learn more and get tickets.
Coming Up Next Week...
We have new live lessons every week to help you with Vectric and CNCs! Below is what is on schedule for next week:
- Tuesday @ 12PM ET: Vectric Q&A with Kyle
- Thursday @ 12PM ET: Vectric Q&A with Kyle
- Thursday @ 5PM ET: Vectric Project Lesson of the Week
- Topic: Exploring Wooden Hinges (Part 2)
(Not a member yet? Sign up here to join our community and weekly meetups!)
Project Challenge of the Month
✨Theme: CNC projects to enhance and organize home office desks
⏰Deadline: 8/31/2024
🏆1st Place Prize: $30 IDC Woodcraft Gift Card & LYCNC t-shirt
🥈2nd Place Prize: LYCNC Coffee Mug
🥉3rd Place Prize: LYCNC Sticker Pack
You have until the end of the month to join this challenge! Get your project submitted soon!
(Not a member yet? Sign up here to join the challenge and so much more!)
Love from our Students
As mentioned earlier, I'll be tying the knot this week! While I'm away celebrating, there won't be any live lessons. But don't worry - we've got plenty of resources above to keep you learning and creating. See you back next week!
Thank you all for being part of this incredible CNC journey. Your passion and creativity inspire me every day.
Happy CNCing!
Kyle Ely
Founder/Instructor
Learn Your CNC Academy
P.S. Please reply back to this email or let me know in the comments to let me know what you thought of the content. I would love to keep improving it to help you the best I can every week.
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