[cnc1000]

I have seen and used a program that took my G-code and a defined block of material and tools and commenced milling, creating a rendered 3d object as it went along. All I can find now are programs to make tool path lines on a grid. It was a fairly simple program, too. It didn't have a lot of features, but it would show you if you had some interference somewhere. You could roll it around in 3D and examine it, making sure it was what you wanted before you went about making chips. Can't find it now and don't remember the name of it. Anyone know what it is or one that does that? It was suitable for beginners. Thanks.
cnc1000

[cnc1000]

Did I post this in the wrong forum?

[SteveWill]

openscam?

[cnc1000]

Hi,
Tried it,but having problems. Define tool as 2mm dia and it comes up like 20mm or so. Not sure if it's a bug or me. Can't make it show progression; only final result. That's ok, I guess. But tool dia problem kills it off.
Any others? Thanks.

openscam?

[cnc1000]

Success! It works great. Still in development, but it does work and the price is right. I struggled with getting it set up, but the author (very helpful) suggested adding a G20 command at the beginning of my g-code to force it into imperial measurements and that solved the problem for me. At this point, it's probably more suitable for a hobbyist, but it does show you what you'll get with your code. Pretty cool.