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Software advice for anyone thinking about a cnc router. Usb cnc software install tutorialchinacnczone some of our mini cnc router machine can be connected with our computer by usb cnc interface, such as cnc 3040 series, and cnc 6040 series. Software needed to run my cnc 3040t machinists network. Chinacnczone cnc 3040 pcb cnc router machine for milling. When use usb software, you can transfer the gerber file into gcode very easily. How to convert and mill your pcb layouts on your cnc.