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 Second: Your first job should probably not be done in metal. Try using wood, plastic or foam first to get a feel for how the machine works.
-Generating Gcode: On the machine itself, we have Inkscape with gcodetools (probably better for more precision work) and MakerCAM (easy for beginners, but not very precise).
+Generating Gcode: On the machine itself, we have Inkscape with gcodetools (probably better for more precision work) and MakerCAM (easy for beginners, but not very precise). We also now have bCNC installed as a Gcode sender/editor/CAM suite.
-Running Gcode Sender: right now this is run from the command-line. I'll get a clickable launcher going soon.
+Zeroing: In bCNC, use the arrow keys to move X&Y, and Page Up/Page Down to move Z. You can set the step size in the software - 1mm is good for big moves, and .1mm when closing in on zero. Get your endmill to within a few thousandths of the material (use a sheet of paper, and you're there when moving it is "tight"). Click "reset zero" and the work position will be set to zero.
-Zeroing: In Gcode Sender, use the arrow keys to move X&Y, and Page Up/Page Down to move Z. You can set the step size in the software - 1mm is good for big moves, and .1mm when closing in on zero. Get your endmill to within a few thousandths of the material (use a sheet of paper, and you're there when moving it is "tight"). Click "reset zero" and the work position will be set to zero.
 Run your job. Attend the work. If cutting metal, apply cutting fluid every few passes. If something goes terribly wrong, hit the emergency stop.