Brand | SainSmart |
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Material | Aluminum |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Product Dimensions | 16.54"W x 11.42"H |
Voltage | 24 Volts |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 10000 RPM |
Amperage | 1.3 Amps |
Base Type | Fixed |
Manufacturer | SainSmart |
Part Number | 3018-PROVer |
Item Weight | 21.4 pounds |
Item model number | 3018-PROVer V2 |
Style | 3018-PROVer |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Included Components | CNC Router Machine |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Genmitsu 3018-PROVer V2 CNC Router Machine with Full Aluminum Structure for Beginner, Mini Milling Engraver Kit with Z-Probe, Limit Switches, E-Stop, Ideal for Wood, Acrylic, MDF, Plastic, PVC
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Brand | SainSmart |
Material | Aluminum |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Product Dimensions | 16.54"W x 11.42"H |
Voltage | 24 Volts |
About this item
- Best Entry-Level: The Genmitsu 3018-PROVER V2 is the first choice for beginners looking to enter the world of CNC machining. It offers incredible value and opens up a world of possibilities, from creating unique artwork and personalised gifts to starting your own small business.
- Effortless Enhancement: Accessories can be easily added to increase the functionality of the CNC machine. A wide range of accessories can be added, including a laser module, extension kits, powerful spindle and offline control, etc.
- Easy Assembly: The 3018-PROVer V2 has Pre-Assembled Main Parts (gantry frame and the one-piece aluminum spoilboard) and Clear Cable Management. You can have your first CNC machine in under an hour.
- Wide Application: The CNC machine is capable of engraving a wide range of materials, such as wood, plastic, acrylic, PVC, PCB, carbon fiber, and density board. It can also engrave soft metals like copper and aluminum.
- Support Services: CAD/CAM software to design and then convert your ideas into instructions (GCode) that the router can understand and execute (common options are Carveco, Fusion360, and Easel). If you get stuck, check out the SainSmart Resource Center (see User Guide) or contact us with any questions.
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Looking to get started with desktop CNC? New hobby or small business? SainSmart provides the widest selection of Desktop CNC Machines. The 3018-PROVer V2 CNC Machine is the most user-friendly for new users. We keep collecting the user feedback about 3018-PROVer and here comes the upgraded version V2. On 3018-PROVer V2, the redesigned control board comes with more add-on ports for extending functions, and more accessories parts are pre-assembled to save assembly time.
Whether you’re a beginner, a hobbyist, or a small business owner looking for a tool that can quickly pay for itself. Backed by the industry's best support and return policy. Enjoy the confidence in knowing your Sainsmart Genmitsu machines are guaranteed to perform and will enjoy support for years to come with our growing ecosystem of accessories and parts.
Take < 35 mins to finish the assembly
Efficient Pre-assembly
This mostly pre-assembled desktop CNC machine gets you up and running in 35 minutes instead of hours, making it no challenge for beginners.
Compatible with Most Software
It’s compatible with user-friendly CAD/CAM software like Carveco, Fusion360, and Easel, so you can easily bring your creative ideas to life.
You can find detailed instructions in the SainSmart Resource Center (see User G u i d e). Besides, our customer support team is always ready to assist with any questions you may have.
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ASIN | B07ZFD6SKP |
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4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #128,048 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #30 in Power Milling Machines |
Date First Available | October 21, 2019 |
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Here at SainSmart we have been serving the maker community for years, starting in the early days with high-quality electronic parts and into today with our Genmitsu line of CNC mills for every experience level.
We love making, we are just a bit different than the people we make our products for. Our passion is making the best, most affordable tools available and getting them out to the maker community at large to do their thing!
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Accuracy | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.4 |
For beginners | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 2.8 |
Tech Support | 3.4 | — | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.1 |
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power source | Corded Electric | ac/dc | ac/dc | Corded Electric | ac/dc | — |
material | Aluminum | — | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
voltage | 24 volts | 110 volts | 24 volts | 48 volts | 24 volts | — |
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Customers like the quality and value of the router power tool. For example, they mention it's well-engineered, built like a tank, and the materials provided are good. That said, some complain about the controller and differ on ease of assembly, performance, fit, and documentation.
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Customers like the quality of the router power tool. They say it's well-engineered, built like a tank, and the materials provided are good. They also say the machine kit builds OK and is super reliable. Customers also mention that the carbide bits hold up very well and that it'll be adequate for the job.
"Cutting to the chase, this machine is great. It's built like a tank, assembly instructions were fine, and there are a ton of resourced available..." Read more
"...However, once you've done it, this thing is super reliable!..." Read more
"...Stars for ease of setup, unexpectedly good performance, value as a teaching tool.Deductions for z-travel hinderances and noise." Read more
"...product comes with substantial documentation, but it's insufficient even for an expert...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the router power tool. They mention that it is a great product for the price, and is impressed with the quality for the cost. The tools are relatively inexpensive, and the machine is well worth the money.
"Let's face it, you're probably a bit skeptical. It's inexpensive, it's small, it's mass produced. How good can it possibly be?..." Read more
"...Great way to learn CNC work. Price was right too!" Read more
"Very affordable, relatively easy to assemble, good documentation, perfect size for a small shop...." Read more
"...Tools are relatively inexpensive, so as an entry into using CNC machines or for light duty work, this is a good choice." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the support provided by the router power tool. They mention that the support from the manufacturer is good, and more is available. They also appreciate the outstanding support organization and the community support.
"...Support from the manufacturer is good and is included with the machine, and more is available from other users...." Read more
"Nice product for the price. Great product support...." Read more
"Support has been great and very high class." Read more
"Easy assembly and lots of community support." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the router power tool. Some mention it's relatively easy to assemble, with good documentation. They say the installation manual was clear and easy to understand. However, others say the process might be difficult for a novice, and there are a couple of hours of assembly work. They also mention that the industry is not very plug and play, and that it takes quite a bit of time to acclimate to the many options.
"...Once you do, you'll be quite impressed. It's easy to set up (the 15 minute setup is nonsense - budget at least an hour), tolerances are quite good,..." Read more
"...Stars for ease of setup, unexpectedly good performance, value as a teaching tool.Deductions for z-travel hinderances and noise." Read more
"...It has by far the most features, but also the steepest learning curve. If you're familiar with Fusion360, you'll have no trouble...." Read more
"...The video makes that pretty straight forward and also shows you some extras on how to calibrate and get the machine ready for your first cuts with..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the router power tool. Some mention that it works very effectively, and the Easyl Pro works great with it. However, others say that the supplied Candle does not perform the operations shown in the YouTube video, and that something internal on the switch is not working correctly.
"...higher-power applications, but the included 775 motor is actually plenty powerful for most engraving and PCB milling applications...." Read more
"...The inclusion of limit switches is important. While limit switches can be a bit frustrating, they are there to make sure you don't accidentally..." Read more
"...Stars for ease of setup, unexpectedly good performance, value as a teaching tool.Deductions for z-travel hinderances and noise." Read more
"...The prober function does nothing and I've gone through all the documentation for setting the Gcode and positioning...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the router power tool. Some mention that it's inexpensive, small, and mass produced. The platform is a decent size, and the fit is well engineered. However, others say that the provided with the unit is too small and too low-resolution. The actual working area is based on the advertised size, while the Z-Travel is extremely small.
"...SLOW AND EASY is the name of the game. This thing has a small, not very powerful motor. That's not a con, it just is what it is...." Read more
"...and the size of the workspace. The 3018 is actually a great size for a small workspace like mine, where it will need to be moved and worked around,..." Read more
"...The kit comes with 10 tiny v blades that are far too small for most projects and aren't adequately profiled for use with CAM software...." Read more
"...The photos are in a printed manual provided with the unit, but too small and too low-resolution to tell what you should be doing...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the documentation of the router power tool. Some mention that it's relatively easy to assemble, well documented, and helpful. They also say that YouTube is very helpful and there are a ton of resources available online. However, others say that the included manual is not helpful, the technical documentation is not available, and the instructions are outdated.
"...a tank, assembly instructions were fine, and there are a ton of resourced available online...." Read more
"...* The external controller leaves a fair bit to be desired. Documentation is poor, the UI is clunky, and the buttons just aren't very reliable/..." Read more
"Very affordable, relatively easy to assemble, good documentation, perfect size for a small shop...." Read more
"...Now for the challenges. The product comes with substantial documentation, but it's insufficient even for an expert...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the router power tool's controller. They mention that the off-line controller did not function properly, the integrated controller doesn't do a good job, and the machine has control problems. Some customers also report issues with the control board. Overall, customers are disappointed with the quality and functionality of the controller.
"...The integrated controller doesn't do a good job there...." Read more
"...Sometimes commands are not executed from the machine just when jogging with Candle the software that comes with it...." Read more
"...I'm close to packing this up and sending it back. It's either a bad controller or some stupid simple undocumented setting......." Read more
"...sheet foam and a cord grip pretty much cuts the noise, the controller is a little tricky, so just make sure you play around try some simple copy and..." Read more
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In fact, the only issues that any of my cuts have had were of my own making. The machine works very well. That said, prepare to do some learning, some troubleshooting, and some problem solving. This is my first CNC, but I have extensive experience with 3D printers, and they're the same way. This machine isn't there to hold your hand while carving out intricate masterpieces. It's a tool that you need to learn to use.
Another reviewer said something like "8 hours of failure was too much." (I had the same problem that he did. It was solved by changing the "Safe Retracts" setting in Fusion360.) If 8 hours of failure is too much for you, then this isn't the machine you want. To make this (or really any CNC machine) "work", you will need some basic understanding of G Code, 3D modelling, woodworking, and electronics. You don't need to be a master at any of this stuff, but you're going to touch all of it. It will take time. You will screw things up. You will get sawdust in your hair. That's what makes these things fun.
Now, more specific to this machine itself, I was very, very impressed. There are many very similar units on Amazon, and I selected this one because of the included upgrades, and the known brand name. I found the machine to be extremely well built, and straightforward to assemble. The inclusion of limit switches is important. While limit switches can be a bit frustrating, they are there to make sure you don't accidentally send the machine a command that will damage it, and the work perfectly for that. I find the offline controller to be wonderful. There seems to be a lot of hate for this part, but I like that I can run he machine "headless" and not have to leave a laptop in my dust shop. I actually had a much smoother experience using the offline controller than I did using the PC-based Candle, but they both do the same job. My motor doesn't wobble, isn't loud, and hasn't had any issue cutting through various woods at 300mm/min. I did several calibration tests on the machine as soon as I got it built, and didn't have to adjust anything.
The only bad things about the machine are the hold-down clamps that are included (they work, but are the definition of "fiddly"), the included Vee bits (again, they work as they should, but why give me a bunch of Vee bits and no end mill?) and the size of the workspace. The 3018 is actually a great size for a small workspace like mine, where it will need to be moved and worked around, but just like everyone else, I'd love to be able to make bigger stuff.
I've probably said enough glowing stuff about this device, but I'll sum it up, here. When I spend ~$350 on a piece of Chinese technology that's based on open source designs, I expect to get a pretty low-end product that I can usually upgrade to make it useful. In this case, I got a solid, well-deigned, functioning piece of gear. I haven't been this amazed at how well a cheap gadget works since the Elegoo Mars Pro.
If you're looking for a cool tool with a steep, but fun learning curve, look no further. If you want to easily and quickly cut wood (or metal) parts with the push of a button, maybe wait a few years.
Software That I Used:
-Candle (included) for machine control
-Easel (very limited free use) for design and GCode Creation
-F Engrave (free) for GCode creation
-Carbide Create (free) for design and GCode Creation
-Fusion360* (free) for design and GCode creation
-Inkscape (free) for image design
*Fusion360 is the real workhorse, here. It has by far the most features, but also the steepest learning curve. If you're familiar with Fusion360, you'll have no trouble. Otherwise start with Carbide Create.
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2021
In fact, the only issues that any of my cuts have had were of my own making. The machine works very well. That said, prepare to do some learning, some troubleshooting, and some problem solving. This is my first CNC, but I have extensive experience with 3D printers, and they're the same way. This machine isn't there to hold your hand while carving out intricate masterpieces. It's a tool that you need to learn to use.
Another reviewer said something like "8 hours of failure was too much." (I had the same problem that he did. It was solved by changing the "Safe Retracts" setting in Fusion360.) If 8 hours of failure is too much for you, then this isn't the machine you want. To make this (or really any CNC machine) "work", you will need some basic understanding of G Code, 3D modelling, woodworking, and electronics. You don't need to be a master at any of this stuff, but you're going to touch all of it. It will take time. You will screw things up. You will get sawdust in your hair. That's what makes these things fun.
Now, more specific to this machine itself, I was very, very impressed. There are many very similar units on Amazon, and I selected this one because of the included upgrades, and the known brand name. I found the machine to be extremely well built, and straightforward to assemble. The inclusion of limit switches is important. While limit switches can be a bit frustrating, they are there to make sure you don't accidentally send the machine a command that will damage it, and the work perfectly for that. I find the offline controller to be wonderful. There seems to be a lot of hate for this part, but I like that I can run he machine "headless" and not have to leave a laptop in my dust shop. I actually had a much smoother experience using the offline controller than I did using the PC-based Candle, but they both do the same job. My motor doesn't wobble, isn't loud, and hasn't had any issue cutting through various woods at 300mm/min. I did several calibration tests on the machine as soon as I got it built, and didn't have to adjust anything.
The only bad things about the machine are the hold-down clamps that are included (they work, but are the definition of "fiddly"), the included Vee bits (again, they work as they should, but why give me a bunch of Vee bits and no end mill?) and the size of the workspace. The 3018 is actually a great size for a small workspace like mine, where it will need to be moved and worked around, but just like everyone else, I'd love to be able to make bigger stuff.
I've probably said enough glowing stuff about this device, but I'll sum it up, here. When I spend ~$350 on a piece of Chinese technology that's based on open source designs, I expect to get a pretty low-end product that I can usually upgrade to make it useful. In this case, I got a solid, well-deigned, functioning piece of gear. I haven't been this amazed at how well a cheap gadget works since the Elegoo Mars Pro.
If you're looking for a cool tool with a steep, but fun learning curve, look no further. If you want to easily and quickly cut wood (or metal) parts with the push of a button, maybe wait a few years.
Software That I Used:
-Candle (included) for machine control
-Easel (very limited free use) for design and GCode Creation
-F Engrave (free) for GCode creation
-Carbide Create (free) for design and GCode Creation
-Fusion360* (free) for design and GCode creation
-Inkscape (free) for image design
*Fusion360 is the real workhorse, here. It has by far the most features, but also the steepest learning curve. If you're familiar with Fusion360, you'll have no trouble. Otherwise start with Carbide Create.
Second thing you'll want to do is to resurface (face) your spoilboard. Do this, and you won't need to fiddle with autoleveling the entire PCB or anything like that when milling PCBs. Also, your engravings and woodworking will come out beautifully, same with laser engravings and the like.
While the integrated offline controller works okay, this mill is best used with a PC so that you can accurately reposition the toolhead during tool changes. The integrated controller doesn't do a good job there. The depth probe works very well, make sure to replace the included GCode with updated GCode from the manual. The stock probe height is 14.19mm, but I found that mine is actually closer to 14.35mm. Be sure you use a good caliper to measure it.
By far the biggest learning curve is setting up your CAD software (e.g., Fusion 360) to work with the mill. However, once you've done it, this thing is super reliable! Same for figuring out things like KiCad - you'll want to make things extra "chunky", by using extra large pads and making your traces larger. I was able to do 0.2mm traces, but those aren't reliable. Instead, I just set 1mm trace sizes and 1mm of clearance, and every board has been perfect. I know it's not ideal for large-scale integration, but that's the wrong application for this mill.
Ultimate verdict is this: Take the time to learn this mill's limitations and how to best get it set up. Once you do, you'll be quite impressed. It's easy to set up (the 15 minute setup is nonsense - budget at least an hour), tolerances are quite good, and like I said, it reliably does what you need it to do. At this price, it's impossible to beat this machine!
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2020
Second thing you'll want to do is to resurface (face) your spoilboard. Do this, and you won't need to fiddle with autoleveling the entire PCB or anything like that when milling PCBs. Also, your engravings and woodworking will come out beautifully, same with laser engravings and the like.
While the integrated offline controller works okay, this mill is best used with a PC so that you can accurately reposition the toolhead during tool changes. The integrated controller doesn't do a good job there. The depth probe works very well, make sure to replace the included GCode with updated GCode from the manual. The stock probe height is 14.19mm, but I found that mine is actually closer to 14.35mm. Be sure you use a good caliper to measure it.
By far the biggest learning curve is setting up your CAD software (e.g., Fusion 360) to work with the mill. However, once you've done it, this thing is super reliable! Same for figuring out things like KiCad - you'll want to make things extra "chunky", by using extra large pads and making your traces larger. I was able to do 0.2mm traces, but those aren't reliable. Instead, I just set 1mm trace sizes and 1mm of clearance, and every board has been perfect. I know it's not ideal for large-scale integration, but that's the wrong application for this mill.
Ultimate verdict is this: Take the time to learn this mill's limitations and how to best get it set up. Once you do, you'll be quite impressed. It's easy to set up (the 15 minute setup is nonsense - budget at least an hour), tolerances are quite good, and like I said, it reliably does what you need it to do. At this price, it's impossible to beat this machine!
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Also, the machine is super easy to assemble and the limit switch on the x,y, and z axis make it very safe. The spindle is pretty powerful and can do some damage and it can also cut some thin aluminum. (You need to go very slow).
The one thing that this machine can improve on is the instruction on the programming side. As a beginner, I spent a lot of time and installed several programs (including freeCad) to start to cut my piece.
At the end, I found the easiest way is to create a simple text file and type the G-Code myself. If there is simple instructions/examples on G-Code like G0, G1 and G2, it will make a big difference to get a beginner started. As beginner, I just want to cut a straight line to test it out, but I found that it was a lot of learning and time using freeCAD other CAD program to do such a simple thing.
Je remercie infiniment Marcia pour le suivi et la recherche de solution à mon problème ainsi que sa réactivité aux nombreux mails que nous avions ensemble.
I bought also the enclosure Genmitsu Acrylic CNC Enclosure - Enhanced Protection, Dustproof, Noise Reduction, the laser unit (not yet tried) and a few bits.
Putting it together was quite straight forward with the help of the manual. There are also quite a few videos on the web explaining the process.
The tricky bit is to work with it, as little errors will upset the process. The worst so far is that I broke a bit as the speed of the spindle wasn't quite right. The machine is not intelligent, so if you give the wrong instructions, it will do the wrong actions...
Support of SainSmart is brilliant, quick, helpful and patient. There is also a user group - although it is on Facebook :-( - and loads of good material available on the web.
I've 'designed' my first item (a box) on fusion 360 and now up to a more sophisticated model...