What program to generate G-code?
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21 May 2016 20:32 #74923
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What program to generate G-code? was created by customcutter
It's taken several years now, (I'm actually running Ubuntu 10.04 no longer supported if that's an indication). I tried to upgrade back in March when the old 286 died, but the latest 2 versions wouldn't work for some reason so I went back and installed Ubuntu on the newer machine. I get latency errors so I need to address that also, but the main thing is the mill is running, ball screws installed, no backlash, steppers working.
I've tried some programming with GibbsCAM exported my files as DXF and then converted them to G-code, using a DXF to G-code conversion tutorial that I found on-line. The problem is I have no control over the tool path, right-left-or center line. Also there is no depth control on the z axis.
What do you recommend for programming or generating G-code?
thanks,
Ken
I've tried some programming with GibbsCAM exported my files as DXF and then converted them to G-code, using a DXF to G-code conversion tutorial that I found on-line. The problem is I have no control over the tool path, right-left-or center line. Also there is no depth control on the z axis.
What do you recommend for programming or generating G-code?
thanks,
Ken
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21 May 2016 23:50 #74929
by tommylight
Replied by tommylight on topic What program to generate G-code?
For simple 2d tasks i use inkscape with gcodetools, and edit depth manually, but for 3d i am hoping to learn blendercam (time constraints), it is quite a challenge but it is usable for so many things, so well worth the effort. There are plenty of tutorials and videos on the net, so it should go smoothly.
I have used Pycam several times, it is very nice and very usable, but takes forever to generate tool paths.
Regards,
Tom
I have used Pycam several times, it is very nice and very usable, but takes forever to generate tool paths.
Regards,
Tom
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22 May 2016 10:04 #74937
by Rick G
Replied by Rick G on topic What program to generate G-code?
You might look here...
wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?Cam
For different jobs I have used...
Ace Converter www.dakeng.com/ace.html
Sheetcam www.sheetcam.com
Vectric www.vectric.com
DesignCad www.turbocad.com/designcad/designcad-3d-max-25.html
Rick G
wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?Cam
For different jobs I have used...
Ace Converter www.dakeng.com/ace.html
Sheetcam www.sheetcam.com
Vectric www.vectric.com
DesignCad www.turbocad.com/designcad/designcad-3d-max-25.html
Rick G
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