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* To start the spindle, press the green button on the VFD. Use the up and down keys to vary the speed. | * To start the spindle, press the green button on the VFD. Use the up and down keys to vary the speed. | ||
== | == Generating g-code from your designs == | ||
There are a lot of different options for preparing a g-code file which can be loaded onto the CNC to cut a design. Some examples | There are a lot of different options for preparing a g-code file which can be loaded onto the CNC to cut a design. Some examples include; | ||
2D Packages | 2D Packages | ||
* MakerCam (Free) http://www.makercam.com/makercam.swf | * MakerCam (Free, runs in a browser via Flash) http://www.makercam.com/makercam.swf | ||
* Cambam (LHS has a license, installed on the Robotics laptop) http://www.cambam.info/ | * Cambam (LHS has a license, installed on the Robotics laptop) http://www.cambam.info/ | ||
3D Packages | 3D Packages | ||
* Autodesk Fusion 360 (Free for | * Autodesk Fusion 360 (Free for hobbyists and students, Windows / OSX) http://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/fusion-360/overview | ||
When using Fusion 360, in order to post to the Hackspace CNC machines, the Generic EMC2 post-processor should be selected when finally saving the g-code file. LinuxCNC recognises the "ngc" file extension although any extension can be used. | When using Fusion 360, in order to post to the Hackspace CNC machines, the "Generic EMC2" post-processor should be selected when finally saving the g-code file. LinuxCNC recognises the "ngc" file extension although any extension can be used. | ||
