A curated list of resources for Makera desktop CNC machines, including the Carvera, Carvera Air and Z1.
Official and community software, firmware, post-processors, mods, workholding, guides and communities for Makera owners, and for anyone deciding whether to become one.
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- Official Resources
- Machines
- Controllers & Apps
- Firmware
- CAM & Post-Processors
- Macros & Utilities
- Accessories
- Upgrades & Printable Mods
- Tooling & Workholding
- Guides & Tutorials
- Videos
- Communities
- Makera GitHub - Official organization hosting the controller, firmware, MakeraCAM releases and machine profiles.
- Makera Support - Official support hub for technical, software and order help, with links to the wiki.
- Makera Wiki - Official manuals, troubleshooting, maintenance guides and project sharing for Makera machines.
- Manual & Examples Guide - Downloads of the official instruction manuals and example project guides.
- Carvera - Original enclosed desktop CNC mill (C1) with automatic tool changer, auto probing, vacuum system and laser engraver.
- Carvera Air - Compact enclosed desktop CNC (CA1) with quick manual tool change, 300x200x130 mm travel and optional 4th axis.
- Carvera vs Carvera Air - Official comparison to help choose between the two Carvera models.
- Makera Z1 - Entry-level die-cast desktop CNC with quick tool changer, camera and auto probing, sold in Z1 and Z1 Pro variants.
- Makera Z1 vs Z1 Pro - Official comparison of the Z1 and the Z1 Pro, which adds closed-loop steppers and ball screws.
- Carve Control - Open-source web-based controller and network proxy for remote access to Carvera machines.
- Carvera Controller - Official open-source controller for Carvera and Carvera Air on desktop and mobile.
- Carvera Controller Community - Open-source community fork of the controller with advanced probing, pendant support and many fixes.
- Makera App - Official mobile companion app for machine access and browsing Makerables projects, also on Android.
- OpenSpindle - Open-source desktop app for setting up, simulating and running Z1 jobs, with probing, Fusion 360 import and PCB prep; early alpha.
- Carvera Community Firmware - Open-source community Smoothieware branch adding 3D probe support, variables, Air ATC support and more.
- Carvera Firmware - Official open-source Smoothieware-based firmware for both Carvera and Carvera Air.
- Makera Z1 Firmware - Official open-source Smoothieware-based motion-control firmware for the Z1 and Z1 Pro.
- Carvera Community Fusion Plugin - Beta Fusion add-in that splits post output per operation, setup or tool and supports A-axis indexing.
- Carvera Community Profiles - Community-maintained Fusion, VCarve, FreeCAD and LightBurn posts, machine files and tool libraries.
- Carvera Profiles - Official Fusion machine files, tool libraries and posts, plus VCarve posts and a LightBurn device profile.
- Community HSM Tool Library - Makera shop cutters in HSMLib format for import into Fusion, SolidWorks and HSMAdvisor.
- EasyCAM5000 - Open-source browser-based CAM for PCB and 2.5D/3D milling with a community-tested Makera post.
- Kiri:Moto - Open-source browser-based CAM and slicer that includes Carvera and Carvera Air device profiles.
- MakeraCAM - Official free CAM for the Carvera series, from 2D and PCB milling to 3D carving.
- Makera Studio - Official free CAM, simulation and machine-control suite for Carvera, Carvera Air and Z1, succeeding MakeraCAM.
- BVP Z1-Macros - Open-source G-code utilities for leveling stock, tool changes, and other Z1 workflow tasks.
- cnc-facing - Generates Z1 facing toolpaths for spoilboards, fixture plates, and stock flattening without a CAM workflow. (Source code)
- Carvera 4th Axis Module - Official harmonic-drive rotary axis for the original Carvera with homing and work-coordinate support.
- Carvera Air Add-ons - Official add-ons for the Carvera Air, including the 4th axis and 5 W laser modules.
- Makera 3D Wired Probe - Official 3-axis touch probe for the Z1 and Carvera Air; not compatible with the original Carvera.
- Makera Z1 Add-ons - Official Z1 add-ons, including the 4th axis module, laser module and cyclone dust collector.
- Carvera Air ATC Mod - Work-in-progress build guide that adds an automatic tool changer to the Carvera Air using community firmware.
- Carvera Back Panel Isolation - Printed parts that seal off the back of the original Carvera from chips.
- Carvera Tool Caddy Mk3 - Printable caddy holding commonly used Carvera tools and clamping hardware.
- Carvera Touch Probe Modifications - Wiring guide for fitting a 3D touch probe to the Carvera Air and the original Carvera.
- Makera Z1 Bed CAD Files - Unofficial STEP and DXF references of the Z1 and Z1 Pro bed for designing fixtures.
- Open-Source 3-Axis CNC Touch Probe - Wireless probe with OTA updates and wireless charging, developed primarily for the Carvera.
- Printables Carvera Models - Community printable mods, holders and fixtures tagged for Carvera machines.
- Bits Collar - Official collars in 3, 4, 6 and 6.35 mm sizes that let bits work with the Carvera automatic tool changer.
- CNC Bits - Official Makera end mills, ball nose, V-bits, drills and thread mills sized for Makera machines.
- Makers Carvera Waste Board - Printable waste board that lets standard bolts clamp stock on the Carvera.
- Saunders Makera Fixture Plates - Commercial 6061 aluminum fixture plates for Carvera, Carvera Air and Z1.
- Workholding Techniques for Small CNC Machines - Official guide to vises, clamps, fixture plates and vacuum setups for Carvera machines.
- Anatomy of a Carvera - Community breakdown of the specifications and internal components of the Carvera family.
- Carvera Air Manual - Official digital version of the Carvera Air instruction manual and examples guide.
- Carvera How-To Wiki - Official wiki tutorials and guides for operating the original Carvera.
- Carvera PCB Guide - Double-sided PCB workflow on the Carvera Air with KiCad, FlatCAM, MakeraCAM, UV solder mask and laser silkscreen.
- Carvera PCB Tutorial - MIT CBA tutorial on milling PCBs with the Carvera, using tool changes for traces and board outlines.
- CNC Machining A to Z - Community adaptation of the Shapeoko CNC A to Z beginner guidebook with Carvera-specific content.
- Community Software Documentation - Docs for the community controller, firmware, Fusion post and plugin, plus guides and mods.
- Getting Started with CNC Machines - Official wiki primer preparing beginners for subtractive manufacturing on Makera machines.
- Speeds & Feeds for CNC Projects - Makera's step-by-step guide to choosing spindle speeds and feed rates.
- Carvera Air How To's - Official playlist of tutorials on using the Carvera Air.
- Carvera Community - Channel covering community firmware and controller releases and features.
- Carvera Desktop CNC Mill Test - Teaching Tech review covering setup, 3D relief, PCB, aluminum, laser etching and 4-axis machining.
- Carvera How To's - Official playlist of tutorials on using the original Carvera.
- Makera - Official channel with tutorials, project demos and product videos for all Makera machines.
- Makera Z1 & Z1 Pro How To's - Official playlist of short hands-on tutorials for the Z1 and Z1 Pro.
- Carvera Community on GitHub - Organization hosting the community controller, firmware, profiles, Fusion plugin and docs.
- Makerables - Official project-sharing platform with free CNC project files for Carvera, Carvera Air and Z1.
- Makera Community - Official hub linking to Makera's community groups and channels.
- Makera Discord - Server for discussing, sharing and troubleshooting projects on Makera machines.
- r/Makera - Community subreddit for Makera machines and the projects people make with them.
- Awesome CNC - Broader list of CNC machines, firmware, software and learning resources.
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