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  1. #1
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    EMC with what g-code generator?

    I have some g-code files created under mach3 that when EMC opens give invalid gcode errors... So will ACE generate proper files? or is there a better way?

  2. #2
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    Does it tell you what the errors are? Id guess that possible the I,J settings for arcs are different (absolute vs incremental), or it's possibly one of the first few lines of code, with all the different Gxx's in it.
    Gerry

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  3. #3
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    OPENCAM is the solution

    Hey guys:
    OPENCAM is the g-code generator , free and open source for EMC:

    http://opencam.sourceforge.net/

    "If you have the doors open, why use windows?" (dunno who wrote)

    :rainfro:

  4. #4
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    You rock, Ito-brazil. Thanks. I look forward t otrying it.

  5. #5
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    thanks a lot

  6. #6
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    Hello

    i have a question is there any windows based free cam like opencam?

  7. #7
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    Hi.

    Yes, you can use Cambam Free


    Dejan

  8. #8
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    does cambam make g-code for 4 axes foam cutting?

  9. #9
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    opencam

    Just a heads up...
    I just downloaded and installed opencam and as soon as I clicked on the desktop shortcut it broke my ubuntu installation. I couldnt open any folders or open nautilus in terminal...and all the icons and folders disappeared from the desktop.

    The ubuntu was a newly installed linux emc version with no modifications on my part. Luckily I have backups.

    There isnt any documentation to the opencam software but I think it does some strange things to the ubuntu emc installation....?


    Quote Originally Posted by Ito-Brazil View Post
    Hey guys:
    OPENCAM is the g-code generator , free and open source for EMC:

    OpenCAM hosted by: - OpenSource Computer Aided Manufacturing

    "If you have the doors open, why use windows?" (dunno who wrote)

    :rainfro:
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  10. #10
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    on the linuxcnc wiki there seems to be a warning about Opencam:

    'and dangerous install; attempts to overwrite your libstdc++ without regard to architecture.'

  11. #11
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    TAREQ, check CamBam website for more info.


    Dejan

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