Generators are programs that take some sort of input file (STL, DXF, BMP, etc.) and transform it into machine specific code. Here are some good GCode generators:
Free / Open Source
SkeinForge
SkeinForge is an awesome little script that will generate very nice GCode. Its free, its Python, and its awesome.
RepRap Host Software
The RepRap host software is now capable of outputting GCode. Its a bit tricky to use, but it does work.
cam.py
cam.py is a free Python script that creates G-Code from *.svg, *.dxf, *.cmp,*.sol,*.plc,*.sts,*.stc,*.gtl (Gerber) and *.jpg files. Its from the MIT FabLab folks and is pretty nice.
- Objects: Everything except images
- Line widths map onto tools
- Mapping layers to depth
- Path optimization
- Reverse conversion (ngc2fig) for post-processing in xfig
Non-Free / Closed Source
I don't have much experience with these, suggestions wanted.
Suggestions?
Please email moc.liamg|nekeoh#moc.liamg|nekeoh if you know of a free/cheap/easy gcode generator. Or, log in and edit this page yourself!
