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Subject: Re: [geda-user] gcode for carving pcb's on a milling machine?
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2022 18:16:12 -0400
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On Sunday, 17 April 2022 12:35:09 EDT you wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I have something which you might be able to modify for your needs. As
> background, I am not a CNC guy. I do all my milling by hand. I just
> took a quick look a g-code script and it appears that my efforts might
> be adapted to g-code.
> 
> About 2 years ago, I needed an error-proof method of generating a small
> PC board for an RF detector. Since about 60 steps were required, I
> felt that a semiautomated method of generating step-by-step
> instructions was in order. Hence, my program which I called millpath.
> It takes a data file and processes it into a list of X,Y (one
> coordinate at a time) operations (adjusted for cutter diameter and
> whether coordinates specify the center or the (leading) edge of the
> cutter). It also outputs a postscript file which shows the removed
> material (back) and the remaining copper (red). This is useful for
> validating the data file and identifying areas which might need
> cleaning up.
> 
> For what it's worth, I am attaching the source, an example data file,
> the output file and postscript graphic generated for that data file.
> 
> Stephen Menasian
> 
Thanks, saved both in my src directory.
> 
> On Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:16:39 -0400
> "gene heskett (gheskett AT shentel DOT net) [via geda-user AT delorie DOT com]"
> 
> <geda-user AT delorie DOT com> wrote:
> > Hi, I've been lurking here since forever, but am now wondering if the
> > geda suite of tools can now issue files in gcode to mill away the
> > copper and create a double sided circuit board, like I could a decade
> > back with the eagle program before they killed it by selling it. I
> > need to create and make a board for a MAP sensor, a 3 terminal
> > device that needs some onboard noise filtering.
> > 
> > Cheers, Gene Heskett.
> > --
> > 
> > "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty:
> >  soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order."
> > 
> > -Ed Howdershelt (Author, 1940)
> > If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law
> > respectable.
> > 
> >  - Louis D. Brandeis


Cheers, Gene Heskett.
-- 
"There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty:
 soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order."
-Ed Howdershelt (Author, 1940)
If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable.
 - Louis D. Brandeis