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Using Python to produce "pixel" gcode for a CNC router

http://www.jcopro.net/2012/10/21/halftoning-or-pixel-machining-with-a-cnc-router/

by robotico • 14 years ago

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tgflynn• 14 years ago

This is an area I've been curious about.

Is it currently possible to generate CNC instructions automatically from a 3D model or are manual steps required ?

VBprogrammer• 14 years ago

Tool paths are generated from a 3d model. Generally there is some degree of manual intervention to determine order of operations or choosing the correct tool path algorithm.

The below is a good read if you are particularly interested.

http://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/gcnc/

robotico• 14 years ago

I would agree with VBprogrammer's response - "Automatic" tools are available, but generally it takes some work to get everything correct.

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