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Subject: Re: [geda-user] gCode output
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On Tue, Sep 1, 2015 at 11:59 PM, Benjamin L. Naber
(benjamin AT project23d DOT com) [via geda-user AT delorie DOT com]
<geda-user AT delorie DOT com> wrote:
> So I'm curious, under what standard was the gCode generator built?
>
> Having experimented with a handful of EDA gcode generators, every single
> one outputs a different style of gcode. And, too add to this mess, every
> single CAM and machine controller responds differently to gcode styles.

I don't know. I have a CNC at work but I have never thought about
using it to cut boards.

> This is very annoying.
>
> I also notice that no one sticks to a standard of something such as
> turning on a spindle, specifying speed, and so on.

Speeds and feeds are changed with the type of material being cut and
the tool used. The machine is also a factor.

> Where are the options to adjust the output of the gcode, so the gcode
> output from PCB editor can produce something useful, and not having to
> go through yet another damn program in the toolchain to generate a PCB
> from a pretty picture on the screen?
>
> ~Benjamin
>



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