CNC3D, Gold Coast (2026)

11/06/2026

What an awesome Metal Storm CNC setup with vacuum table setup by John S and his team in their very modern workshop! 💪😎

The vacuum bed they are using was more than a 3rd of the cost of the entire Metal Storm router itself. 🫨

10/06/2026

We’ve been working on something big behind the scenes and today, you’re getting an early look.

In this video, we’re showcasing brand new features coming to our CNC 3D Design Suite, including one of the most requested additions from our community. Full 3D carving support, now built directly into your workflow.

Even better, you’re not limited to just one carve. You can now run multiple 3D carvings in a single job, keeping everything streamlined and efficient from start to finish.

This release is currently available to our development users, and we’re actively collecting feedback to refine the experience before the full public launch. If you’re on the dev platform, jump in, explore the new tools, and let us know how it performs for you.

For everyone else, we’re targeting a full release very soon, with June 2026 as our goal and July as the latest window.

You may also notice a few additional menu items appearing in this version of Commander. Those are part of a much bigger rollout that’s already in progress, and we’ll be sharing more on that shortly.

As always, everything we build is focused on keeping your workflow simple, powerful, and accessible. That includes continuing to offer these tools completely free, so you can focus on creating without limitations.

Thanks again for the ongoing support. This next phase is all about giving you more capability, more flexibility, and a better overall experience.

CNC3D Design suite can be downloaded for free from our website here:

https://www.cnc3d.com.au/commander

Enjoy!

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18/05/2026

G’day makers 👋

In this video, you’re getting a hands-on look at some of the newest tools inside CNC3D Commander and the CNC3D Design Suite… Our completely free CAD/CAM software built for anyone running a CNC machine.

If you’ve been wanting something powerful without the price tag, you’re in the right place.

🔧 What you’ll see in this video:

• Drag router tabs around your tool path in real time
• Add or remove tabs instantly with a click
• The new Distort tool for shaping designs however you like 🎨
• The Rubber Band tool to wrap clean outlines around grouped parts
• Live toolpath updates so what you see is exactly what your machine cuts 👌

💻 About the software

CNC3D Commander is your machine’s control centre. It runs jobs, handles probing, height mapping, jogging, everything you need to stay in control. Built for CNC3D and Nighthawk systems but it also works seamlessly with standard GRBL setups.

CNC3D Design Suite is where your ideas come to life. Design, import, tool path, preview in 3D, and you’re ready to cut. Routers, lasers, plasma, plotters, drag knives… it’s all covered.

And yes, it’s 100% free.

Not a trial. Not limited. No sneaky restrictions.
Just a proper tool you can use across all your machines, for as long as you like.

🚀 Why we built it this way

We started CNC3D because we genuinely enjoy seeing what people create.

From furniture and signs to workshop parts and one-off ideas, the biggest barrier has always been software cost. So we removed it.

Download it. Design something. Cut it. That’s it.

If you’ve been holding off getting into CNC, this is your moment.
Give it a go and see what you can make 🔥

📥 Free Downloads

https://www.cnc3d.com.au/commander

18/05/2026

G’day makers 👋

In this video, you’re getting a hands-on look at some of the newest tools inside CNC3D Commander and the CNC3D Design Suite… Our completely free CAD/CAM software built for anyone running a CNC machine.

If you’ve been wanting something powerful without the price tag, you’re in the right place.

🔧 What you’ll see in this video:

• Drag router tabs around your tool path in real time
• Add or remove tabs instantly with a click
• The new Distort tool for shaping designs however you like 🎨
• The Rubber Band tool to wrap clean outlines around grouped parts
• Live toolpath updates so what you see is exactly what your machine cuts 👌

💻 About the software

CNC3D Commander is your machine’s control centre. It runs jobs, handles probing, height mapping, jogging, everything you need to stay in control. Built for SharpCNC and NightHawk systems, but it also works seamlessly with standard GRBL setups.

CNC3D Design Suite is where your ideas come to life. Design, import, toolpath, preview in 3D, and you’re ready to cut. Routers, lasers, plasma, plotters, drag knives… it’s all covered.

And yes, it’s 100% free.

Not a trial. Not limited. No sneaky restrictions.
Just a proper tool you can use across all your machines, for as long as you like.

🚀 Why we built it this way

We started CNC3D because we genuinely enjoy seeing what people create.

From furniture and signs to workshop parts and one-off ideas, the biggest barrier has always been software cost. So we removed it.

Download it. Design something. Cut it. That’s it.

If you’ve been holding off getting into CNC, this is your moment.
Give it a go and see what you can make 🔥

📥 Free Downloads

https://www.cnc3d.com.au/commander

10/05/2026

🚨 Presenting CNC3D Design Suite.. 🚨

CNC2D Design Suite has officially been relaunched as CNC3D Design Suite. Paired with CNC3D Commander to give you a complete, end-to-end CAD/CAM + CNC control solution for our Nighthawk and most GRBL CNC controllers.

💯 Completely FREE!
No limits. No locked features. No subscriptions. Just full capability from design → toolpath → machine control.

In this video, we walk through the basics of CNC3D design suite, what it can do and how to get everything set up and how the general workflow goes.

🧩 CNC3D Design Suite (CAD/CAM) features:

Create toolpaths for plasma, laser, router, and pen/knife jobs with full control and flexibility.

✔️ SVG & DXF import/export (Inkscape, Illustrator, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, etc.)
✔️ Per-shape kerf compensation with live preview
✔️ Drag-and-drop lead-ins / lead-outs
✔️ Nested groups with full editing control
✔️ Router pocketing with depth preview
✔️ Auto-tabs for profile cuts
✔️ Multi-tool jobs (T1 / T2 / T3 sequencing)
✔️ Fully customizable post processors

💡 If you can define the tool behaviour, you can run it including custom or unconventional CNC setups.

🕹️ CNC3D Commander (Machine Control)

A powerful G-code sender for any GRBL-based CNC machine.

✔️ Real-time 3D toolpath visualizer
✔️ Height mapping for uneven material
✔️ Restart from any line with safety controls
✔️ Backlash compensation + input shaping
✔️ Automatic/Manual tool changes
✔️ External control inputs (mouse, keyboard, pendant, Gamepads, Shuttle)
✔️ Built-in macro system (DaveScript)
✔️ Multi-language support
✔️ “Test Drive” mode (no machine required)

🌍 Built for Makers

Designed for hobbyists, creators, and small businesses who want full capability without ongoing costs.

🧪 CNC3D Design Suite is currently in alpha — feedback is genuinely welcome.

⬇️ Download Here

👉 https://www.cnc3d.com.au/commander

Got feedback or feature ideas? Drop a comment or reach out via the website.

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01/05/2026

Just a quick heads up we’ll be closed on Monday 4th May for the QLD Labour Day public holiday.

We’ll be back to business as usual from 9am Tuesday!

Our team will be unavailable on Monday so support will resume once we’re back on Tuesday.

If you get stuck, you can check out our Support FAQ here:
👉 https://www.cnc3d.com.au/support

Or ask other's in our CNC3D Playground Facebook group:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/cnc3dplayground

24/04/2026

Nighthawk CNC Controller - Input Shaping + Backlash Compensation

🔥 The Nighthawk CNC Controller isn’t what a lot of people think a hobby controller is.

Now sporting genuine Input Shaping and Backlash Compensation. Features normally locked inside $2,000+ industrial CNC controllers. The Nighthawk now delivers industrial-grade motion quality at a hobbyist level price point. ⚙️🚀

In this video, we break down the two new features that used to define the line between hobby-grade and industrial-grade CNC control:

✨ Input Shaping — Cancels machine resonance and ringing in real time, so you can push faster feeds without sacrificing surface finish or chasing ghost marks.

🎯 Backlash Compensation — Restores positional accuracy on machines with mechanical lash in belts, leadscrews, ballscrews, rack-and-pinion systems, or worn drivetrains.

💡 We have worked hard for this and we now believe the Nighthawk is now arguably the most feature-complete hobby level priced CNC controller in the world as of right now.

16/04/2026

✨ Good news! Local pickup is available ✨

While we are still technically 100% online, you can now pick up your order locally!

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬:
🛒 Place your order via our website: www.cnc3d.com.au
📩 Wait for your “ready for pickup” notification email
📦 Collect your order via 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐮𝐩

🚫 Walk-in visits or purchases are strictly not available! Orders via the website only!

NOTE:
Pick-up is from Varsity Lakes, QLD - The full pick-up address will be provided once you have placed you order.

‼️️ Please note: Fully Assembled CNC Machines are not available for pickup from our QLD location. Please contact us to discuss pick-up options.

16/04/2026

What a TV dinner feels like.

07/04/2026

CNC3D is officially off-grid for the rest of the week.....🌅🏕️

Dave & Viky have escaped to beautiful Moreton Island for a well-earned break, and have given the rest of the team an extended break too.

We’ll be back and ready to go from 9am Monday 13th April.

👉 During this time, our team will be completely offline, support will resume once we’re back.

If you get stuck, you can check out our Support FAQ here:
👉 https://www.cnc3d.com.au/support

Or jump into the CNC3D Playground Facebook group:
👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/cnc3dplayground

We appreciate your patience while we recharge, See you next week!

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