G code Generators

Around December 2007 I started writing the Simple G code Generators in Python and Tkinter. I'm re-writing them with Python 3 and PyQt5. I have the facing routine done AFAIK if anyone would like to test it that would help. There is a deb that will install a menu item in the LinuxCNC menu if it is there, otherwise it goes in Utilities I think.

github.com/jethornton/gcode

JT

what am i missing ?

My guess is units and a proper preamble... and cut depth and step depth are not negative but if it makes more sense they could be...

Thanks for testing.

Edit: gnipsel.com/linuxcnc/gcode/face.html

JT

And it looks like I'd be better off using Python decimal numbers instead of floats.

JT

Milling uses negative values for everything Z under the top of the material that is 0, and positive for above the material top and safe height and rapid moves.

Ok, I'll change that. I added units to the first page and uploaded a new deb.

Thanks again for testing and input.

JT

You can save the settings now and I've fixed the precision to 4 places.

JT

What type of path should a pocket routine use? Just G1 or an arc in the corners?

JT

It works !
Also tested on a sim, everything looks good, might need more testing.

Finally making progress on the pocket routine.


JT