After you do so, it should look something like the image below: While in Candle, you will want to click File -> Open and then select the above file. If you cannot find it, you can download it from here. With Candle running and your CNC powered on & connected to your computer via USB ( make sure your offline controller is disconnected).įor this first test run, you will need the test file, which is called ' 1sainsmart.nc' and should be located on the disc or USB drive that came with your CNC. Please see this guide for Windows users, and this guide for Mac users Installed & Set Up Candle: This guide will assume that this step has already been taken care of.
Assembled your CNC: This will not be covered here, please see the user manuals for the 3018 Pro ( Here) & the 3018 PROVer ( Here).In order to ensure that you are prepared for this process, please make sure that you have done the following: Intended for new users of CNC's in general, this guide will walk you through using it for the first time.
