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14-12-2012 #21
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The Following User Says Thank You to HankMcSpank For This Useful Post:
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14-12-2012 #22
For people that have an open source fetish or are broke and don't want to pay for software there is a good tutorial here for an all free workflow. It's worth pointing out that most of this software will also work just fine on windows (gimp, inkscape, pycam) I'm not 100% sure but I don't think EMC2 will work on windows at all.
Open Source CNC Toolpathing Workflow
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04-10-2013 #23
The only drawing program I have ever used was the free version of SKETCHUP some time ago and I could easily use that to design my machine.
Or I could use the design exercise as an opportunity to get accustomed with more of a proper CAD program that could also be used to design parts for the machining workflow after the build.
Based on what I have learnt on this forum, I am currently favouring VIACAD 2D 3D V8 which at less than $100 USD looks like decent value-for-money for me as a hobbyist with very limited budget, so I have just downloaded the 14-day free trial.
Does anybody on the forum have good or bad views of VIACAD 2D 3D V8 please ?
Thanks, AndyLast edited by AndyGuid; 04-10-2013 at 08:55 AM.
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04-10-2013 #24
Just a quick heads-up for anyone that uses Sketchucam, a new version was released last month which has quite a few updates and new features. It looks like you need to register to download it now, but it is a 'free' solution for simple gcode generation from within Sketchup.
There is also another plugin for Sketchup in development at the moment for use with 3,4 and 6 axis machines which is getting close to completion : Sketchup Plugins for use in Aircraft Design | FoamCasualty
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