CNC Router Machine PROVerXL 4030 V2, Fast Speed for Wood Metal Acrylic PCB MDF, Upgrade 3 Axis Engraving Machine with Closed-Loop Motor and Ball Screw, Working Area 400 x 300 x 110mm

I spent weeks going through all the CNC manufacturers on the net and Amazon (of course). With so many to choose from, it was an exhausting process. Luckily, I was able to find the Genmitsu 4030 V2 and ordered it. It arrived in just 2 days (Amazon, of course) and I was anxious to get it up and printing. It took less than an hour to unpack and assemble - it comes partially assembled. I am amazed at the construction - every part is cut and milled to perfection. The directions were easy to follow - even the cabling was well marked and there were pictures, a good thing. I do much better when there are pictures.I spoke to several users who had various different CNC machines and received a lot of feedback on what I needed, as a new CNC user. I wanted a midsize unit, with enough creative space and a good starting path. Ultimately, that led me to the Genmitsu PROVerXL 4030 V2. It is large enough for my use and can also be expanded when I am ready for a larger unit.Software: I had been researching the various vendors to see what software is used on a PC for direct connection. Genmitsu had it covered. The directions were easy to follow and took me about 20 minutes to install and my PC was directly connected. No copying files to a memory stick. Just design and send. You can also use remote access on your cell phone. Not sure that will ever be needed, but it's there.I have also found other software that work with CNCs - my current trial is with Easel (free for 30 days). There is also Fusion 360 and Vectric which I will also be trialing.I am also impressed with the support - I had several questions to ask and I got immediate responses from Jamie. This was a HUGE plus for me.I've been very impressed with the quality of the machine and the support - those are the two main reasons I purchased the Genmitsu.The machine also does metal , acrylic, MDFAlmost forgot - the machine does laser engraving. Something I will be delving into as a side use.Having fun and creating things - what better time spent? ENJOY

I gave it 5 stars because it just worked. I've watched other people put a whole lot of time into assembly and software and settings... And this was pretty painless. I gave 4 stars for "For Beginners" because it still doesn't come right out of the box ready to go. Tech Support gets 3 stars because even though the manual is nicely printed, the instructions are incomplete, and the images may be too small for some people to discern.1) All the tools you need for assembly are in the box. This includes a USB drive with the driver and Candle software which controls the CNC.2) Screws are labelled and there is one extra of each.3) Mounting the gantry is pretty obvious. Mounting the wiring may take a bit of intuition. However, all of the wired connections (2 for each motor and the spindle) are labelled so there's no excuse for not connecting this up correctly. The wires are all ganged together in a single cable. It comes with a USB cable.4) Copy the contents of the USB drive to your computer. Unzip the and install the driver.5) The Candle software (Windows, Mac or Linux) doesn't need installation.6) Power it up. Select the correct USB port.7) Press the home button and the CNC should find home in 3 axes.8) For a test - to see the device do its thing - jog the spindle (sans cutting bit) to the forward/left quadrant of the cutting service and bring the spindle down about 50 mm, a few inches above the cutting surface. Be careful to not hit any limit switches while doing this.9) Load one of the example files and press send. The CNC should turn on the spindle and start outlining the image. You can track progress in the Candle app.If you do hit a limit switch - not during the home sequence - while manually jogging the or running a file the "Alarm" flag will show. Hit the unlock button and jog the motor away from the home switch. You may have to do this twice.

In January I purchased the Genmitsu 4030 V2 with the extension to make it 6060. So far it is a great machine. I am trying to learn the software while trying to make sure the machine is working as it should. So far it is great and I have used it every day since I received it.Setup was easy. The box it all came in was great. It was well packed. So far I couldn't be happier. It is very solid. It has ball screws so it should last a long time. The step motors are very powerful. It is everything as described.I did have two issues. 1. the controller box had a couple of loose wire connections. I brought them to the attention of the Tech people at Sainsmart and withing hours they had shipped me a replacement. No cost or hassle. 2. I purchased the Genmitsu 1.25 router with the machine. After a couple of hours it started arcing inside and stopped. Again I notified customer service and after sending them my invoice a new one was in the mail. This was the router - not the machine.I'm new to CNC but this has been a great experience so far. I learn something new everyday and there are user groups that can help if you have a problem. If you are on the fence about this machine - don't be. It has treated me well and I expect it to continue to do so. I did a lot of comparison shopping and this soon became my top choice.