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Makera CAM

Amazingly Simple CAM Software

Makera CAM takes the complexity out of CNC machining, transforming your designs into reality faster and with greater ease.

Whether you're working with 2D designs, 3D models, 4th-axis projects, or the laser, we've got you covered through this all-in-one software solution!

Carvera & Carvera Air customers get free access to Makera CAM—and if you don’t own a Makera machine yet, enjoy a 15-day free trial on us!

Makera CAM (Windows)
Windows 10 (64-bit) or above
Makera CAM (Mac)
MacOS 10.15 or above

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For more details and tutorials, visit our Wiki page >
To see all releases, visit our GitHub page >

Carvera Controller
Carvera & Carvera Air Controller

A powerful machine needs powerful software. The Controller software fully supports your Carvera or Carvera Air machine and can run across Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and iOS, either wired or remotely.
The software checks for updates automatically and the latest version is available for download below.

   Controller (Windows)   Controller (Mac)   Controller (Android)   Controller (Linux)    iOS Version(Coming Soon)

Windows USB Driver     See install instruction and full release here >

Carvera Firmware
Carvera & Carvera Air Firmware

The Carvera and Carvera Air Firmware is the software that runs on the machine, you can download and upgrade to the machine in the Controller.

Supported CAM Software


Check out the CAM software profiles list we have supported.
We recommend Makera CAM for the Carvera and Carvera Air as it has been carefully optimized for your machine, making them easier and more intuitive to use for both beginners and professionals.

Have your own software preference? No worries! We play well with others! Fusion, VCarve, SolidWorks, and other popular CAM software solutions are fully supported. We're always listening to our users and expanding compatibility so you can design and create as you wish.

Fusion 360
Fusion 360

Fusion 360 is a cloud-based CAD/3D modeling, CAM, CAE, and PCB software platform for both product design and manufacturing.
Compare to other industrial software, Fusion 360 is relatively easy to learn and is an all-in-one solution. If you are new to CAD and CAM, and you are interested in making mechanical/electronic/robot/drone parts or something like them, fusion 360 is a good option.
It's free for students or startups with full functions, the personal version is free too but has some limitations.

VCarve Desktop
VCarve Desktop

VCarve Desktop gives you the power to produce complex 2D patterns with profile, pocket, drill and inlay toolpaths, plus gives you the ability to create 3D and rotary relief by importing 3d model files. It can also do laser engraving with an add-on module.
VCarve Desktop is suitable for woodworking, jewelry making, art making, etc.

Kiri:Moto
Kiri:Moto

Kiri:Moto is free, open-source, browser-based application that bridges 3D design to fabrication with tools for CAM, 3D Printing, and Laser output. There is no software to install, and all data and processing happen privately and local to the browser window. Import STL, OBJ, and 3MF files and output GCode or SVG. 3 and 4 axis CAM operations include: roughing, pocketing, contouring, tracing, and more. Preview and animate your jobs ahead of time to see what you will get before the milling begins.

LightBurn
LightBurn

LightBurn is a layout, editing, and control software for your laser cutter. With LightBurn you can:

- Import artwork in a variety of common vector graphic and image formats.
- Arrange, edit, and even create new vector shapes within the editor.
- Apply settings like power, speed, number of passes, cut order, brightness & contrast, dithering mode, and much more.

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