FabMaker Studio System Requirements
Supported Operating Systems
FabMaker Studio is a web-based program that requires an Internet connection. It has been tested to run on Mac OS X 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15, 11, 12 Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11, Chromebooks, iPads, and tablets that support the following browsers:
Chrome
Firefox
Internet Explorer
Edge
Safari
Requirements for Digital Fabrication
To fabricate using the Silhouette digital cutter, you must have a PC or MAC to connect directly to the cutter.
To get started, download the Fabrication Quick Start Guide or Fabrication Check List (an easier guide on how to use the fabricator).
FabMaker Studio requires two pieces of installed software in order for the Silhouette digital fabricator to function properly:
FabMaker App
Silhouette Studio
Silhouette Studio is Silhouette's stock software which contains the drivers that allow the computer to tell the Silhouette how to move around its parts. Silhouette Studio must be installed and opened at least once, but it MUST NOT be running while using FabMaker Studio. It is also important that Silhouette Studio is up to date.
Suggested Hardware
FabMaker Studio supports a range of technology including hand tools, the Silhouette line of digital fabricators, and an on-ramp to 3D printers. Besides hand tools like scissors, we recommend you start with one or more digital fabricators produced by Silhouette.
FabMaker Studio works with the Silhouette Portrait 1, 2, 3; Cameo 2, 3, 4 and 4 PRO; and Curio.
The digital fabricator will come with everything you need: a power cable, a USB cable to connect to your computer, and cutting mats. FabMaker Studio’s basic on-ramp to 3D printing lets you export 2D objects to STL format to open in your 3D printer application.
FabMaker Studio will communicate with the Portrait 2, 3 and Cameo 3, 4, and 4 Pro, however it must be a wired connection as Bluetooth capabilities aren't functioning yet.