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* The cutter appears to spin off-centre | * The cutter appears to spin off-centre | ||
** When slotting in the collet make sure to put it the right way in as it's got a notch which will only go in fully when aligned | ** When slotting in the collet make sure to put it the right way in as it's got a notch which will only go in fully when aligned | ||
== 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 include; | |||
2D Packages | |||
* MakerCam (Free, runs in a browser via Flash) http://www.makercam.com/makercam.swf | |||
* Cambam (LHS has a license, installed on the Robotics CAD/CAM laptop) http://www.cambam.info/ | |||
3D Packages | |||
* 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. | |||
== Training == | == Training == | ||
The system is currently in an "beta" state. If you would like to get trained to do a specific job you have in mind, on the understanding that you may find issues along the way (which helps us too!) you can email the Robotics mailing list to arrange a time for training. You will find this easiest if you take a look at one of the recommended packages above (or your own choice of package, we will try to accomodate). | The system is currently in an "beta" state. If you would like to get trained to do a specific job you have in mind, on the understanding that you may find issues along the way (which helps us too!) you can email the Robotics mailing list to arrange a time for training. You will find this easiest if you take a look at one of the recommended packages above (or your own choice of package, we will try to accomodate). | ||
