# Newbie checking in **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [April 19, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/newbie-checking-in/12567 "2022-04-19T16:12:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Flycav](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/flycav/32/9949_2.png) [@Flycav](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Flycav)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/newbie-checking-in/12567/1 "2022-04-19T16:12:08Z")
I pulled the trigger yesterday on the Woodworker X-50. I’m hoping to dive into the forum over the next 6-8 weeks waiting for delivery. I am a lifelong woodworking hobbiest and have been wanting a cnc for quite a while to kick some of my projects up to the next level and maybe make a little $$ on the side. Priority list over the next couple months: 1. pick a design software 2. research options and upgrades 3. familiarize myself with open source plans/projects 4. start designing some ideas already bouncing around the old noodle I’ve heard nothing but good things about the people in this forum and am looking forward to interacting with you all and hopefully someday contributing. ---
**Author:** ![WaywardWoodworker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e79b87/32.png) [@WaywardWoodworker](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/WaywardWoodworker)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2022, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/newbie-checking-in/12567/2 "2022-04-19T17:07:48Z")
Hi Shawn, welcome to the forums, there is tons of good information here for you to read though while you wait for the CNC to arrive. I wouldn’t get too sidetracked on accessories before you get your machine, you can review this post for some of the more essential items: > [@What does Onefinity recommend to purchase? (FAQ)](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/what-does-onefinity-recommend-to-purchase/11792): > > We get many questions asking what we recommend in terms of machine, wasteboard, bits, router, software, monitor etc. We’ll try to answer that in this FAQ. There are more advanced answers (and workarounds) to some of these points, but this is the easiest, general, beginner friendly, answers we can give. Machine (required) Let’s start with the machine. We’d always recommended getting the largest one you can fit. You can always cut smaller pieces on a larger machine, but (generally) you cannot… Now is a good time to find some CAD/CAM software you like - most have a free trial version you can use (some are completely free as well) > [@What CAD/CAM software can be used to make gcode files for the Onefinity CNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/what-cad-cam-software-can-be-used-to-make-gcode-files-for-the-onefinity-cnc/10253): > > What CAD/CAM software can be used on the Onefinity CNC? CNC Here are the CAD software packages that work, are supported, and have a Onefinity specific post processor: Our software page we sell directly : [https://www.onefinitycnc.com/shop/category/software](https://www.onefinitycnc.com/shop/category/software)Paid: Vectric: Comes in several types, most popular being Vcarve Pro. Has trial versions (but cannot run trial gcode on any CNC machines). Has Onefinity Specific Post Processor. We sell it [HERE.](https://www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/v-carve-pro) (80% of Onefinity users choose a Vectric prod… ---
**Author:** ![Flycav](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/flycav/32/9949_2.png) [@Flycav](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Flycav)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2022, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/newbie-checking-in/12567/3 "2022-04-19T17:31:13Z")
Thanks Derek. I appreciate it!! ---
**Author:** ![349iq2345](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/bb73d2/32.png) [@349iq2345](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/349iq2345)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2022, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/newbie-checking-in/12567/4 "2022-04-20T12:49:12Z")
Hey Shawn, welcome to the forum! [Brand new to CNC, looking for what is really needed](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/brand-new-to-cnc-looking-for-what-is-really-needed/10804/6)