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Need Some Distance Learning Ideas for COVID-19?

Now that more kids are attending an online high school, they will have more spare time in their hands. Here’s a short list of some of the things that you could do in CIM class with your kiddos while trying out distance learning. All will require a computer (That’s what the C in “CIM”...

Can Students Use DobotStudio without Admin rights?

Written by Chris Hurd.

Question: In a nutshell…we have been working on getting the software installed as a testing means and have no issues running the software in a profile that has admin rights. However, as I am sure you are familiar with…students don’t get admin rights to their profile…and so...

Dobot Magician Start Up Procedure

Written by Chris Hurd.

Question: What’s the proper way to actually get my Dobot Magician to connect to my computer? What software is required? Is it expensive? Solution: Number one, the software is free and it is called Dobot Studio. I am told it always will be, and it is updated regularly. You can install...

Get a deal on a Dobot Magician through Chrisandjimcim!

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

We have found a way to get a Dobot Magician for teaching in your classroom! All you have to do is go to InPosition Technologies here: https://www.dobot.us/ and when your district makes the purchase, use the code chrisandjimcim...

My ________________ doesn’t work. How do I get PLTW Tech Support?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: My ________________ doesn’t work. How do I get PLTW Tech Support? or What’s in the Purchase Manual? or How do I get….. Answer: PLTW now has what is called the Solution Center, and it can be found here: https://www.pltw.org/get-involved/register-pltw/program-support....

ANY IDEAS FOR COLORING PAGES IN THE CLASSROOM?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Problem: I can’t seem to get EdgeCAM or your Flow Arm to work, or any of the other CIM Software for that matter. What should I do? Solution: Well, don’t cry; that doesn’t work. I’ve tried it. Screaming and yelling does not seem to work either. So here’s an idea: Download...

WHERE IS MY 3D MACHINE IN CNCMOTION?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: My CNC machine window in CNCmotion is missing and I cannot get it back! Answer: You are probably using the wrong software. When you get CNCmotion, you actually get two programs. CNCmotion; which is used to simulate machining on the students computers, and CNCbase, which is used to actually...

HOW DO I PUT A NEW TOOL INTO CNCMOTION?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: I get an error in CNCMotion because it can’t find a tool. How do I put tools into CNCmotion? Solution: You need to manually add all the tools in your library the first time you open CNCmotion. This is critical if you want to do multiple tool operations. Watch the video below: .youtube_sc...

Changing Stock Size In CNCmotion

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: The stock in CNCmotion is the wrong size! How do I change it? Solution: This is an easy! Use the 3D Image menu! Watch the video below: .youtube_sc iframe.yp{display:none;}The Adobe Flash Player is required for video playback.Get the latest Flash Player or Watch this video on YouTube. cncmotion,...

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Need Some Distance Learning Ideas for COVID-19?

Can Students Use DobotStudio without Admin rights?

Dobot Magician Start Up Procedure

Get a deal on a Dobot Magician through Chrisandjimcim!

My ________________ doesn’t work. How do I get PLTW Tech Support?

ANY IDEAS FOR COLORING PAGES IN THE CLASSROOM?

WHERE IS MY 3D MACHINE IN CNCMOTION?

HOW DO I PUT A NEW TOOL INTO CNCMOTION?

Changing Stock Size In CNCmotion

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