I am building a cnc router table 5x6 actual size. I am planning ahead and would like to know what is a good software cadcam to start with. I will be routing flat sheets of acrylic primarily. I think a 2d software would probably work but i do not know how the z axis would know to lift up and drop back down for the next cut? Please keep in mind if these are dumb questions its because i have 0 cnc experience. Also i downloaded mach3 and it gave me 3 icons plasma,lathe,and milling. The only one i can get my motors to work is the plasma cnc? the others just wont move the motors at all?
Any help i can get on the topic would be great. I also have done a ton of research on this subject but it seems that everything i find is a little more advanced than i need or just way to expensive for me to try. Thanks for any help!!