I got a Benchtop CNC Machine. Setup & first use of Genmitsu 4040 Pro

My first ever CNC machine: The Genmitsu 4040-PRO! I’ve been thinking about getting a benchtop CNC for a while.. something that I can use to make hydrofoils, but not too expensive, and easy to use… In this video, I’m unboxing it, putting it together, and running my very first test carve—a wooden sign.

Genmitsu ended up sponsoring this video! Thank you to them. 🙂
Here is the link to their site. https://www.sainsmart.com/products/genmitsu-4040-pro-semi-assembly-desktop-cnc-machine-for-carving-and-cutting

What’s inside the video:

The Build:
First Setup: connecting to my Mac via USB.
The Carve: Designing a simple sign in [Easel] and watching it cut for the first time.

⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro for my first CNC
01:20 – Unboxing the 4040 pro
03:55 – Assemble the 4040 pro
08:40 – Getting ready for first use.
16:40 – First carve: Let’s make a sign
19:00 – My first impressions

💡 CNC QUICK TIPS
Q: Is it actually easy to build?
A: Yeah, it’s mostly pre-assembled. you can build this in about 30 minutes.

Q: Can I run this on a Mac?
A: Definitely. I used a direct USB cable and it worked perfectly with [Easel]. No special apps were needed for my setup.

🔗 I USED
The CNC: Genmitsu 4040-PRO

Software: Easel

#CNC #Genmitsu #4040PRO #WorkshopUpgrade #MakerLife #Woodworking #DIYCNC #Sainsmart

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