Re: Software Costs

Well there's a few folks using my 'CNC Toolkit' for free which is an
extension to GMAX (free) and 3DS MAX (expensive)
It may not be as powerfull, user friendly or polished as the
commercial options but it can help create toolpaths and output G-Code.

Regards,
Rab Gordon,
Rainnea
http://www.rainnea.com/cnc_toolkit.htm

> Well I am sure there are hobbyists that can afford these prices,

but there

> are a LOT who cannot.
> It just annoys that when somebody say they are looking for

cheap/free

> software people barge in with
> software that costs 300-500 dollars. I just wish they would state

for the

> serious hobbyist
> rather than assume we all have money to burn.
>
> There is a large gap between 0 and 300 dollars, its a shame nobody

sees fit

> to fill the gap.
> Software like Eagle for PCB's is much better priced, its free with

a lot of

> restrictions, Hobby use means reasonably
> priced for some restrictions and has an expensive option for those

who need

> it.
>
> IMHO CAM software providers could learn a lot from their experience.