Quick question.
Are the velocities and distances in millimeters? I'm guessing a G-Code command
like this:
G38.5 F500 X#2 Y#3
Would likely snap the probe if it was 500 ipm.
Thanks
John
> -----Original Message-----
> From: andy pugh [mailto:bodge...@gmail.com]
> Sent: November 14, 2024 2:03 AM
> To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] using linuxcnc to trace something
>
> On Thu, 14 Nov 2024 at 07:42, <marcus.bow...@visible.eclipse.co.uk>
> wrote:
>
> > I have copied thin 2D objects by scanning them, importing the outline
> > into Illustrator and using the Trace command to trace the outline, then
> > sent it to VCarve Pro.
>
> I sometimes use a similar process, but entirely inside Fusion 360.
>
> You can create a "Canvas" from a photo in Fusion, and can then
> "Calibrate" the canvas using two known points to get the geometric
> scale correct.
>
> I then (manually) dot around the image with the "fit point spline" to
> get an outline.
>
> This works well when I have no access to the physical object, and has
> given good results. For example this brace to stop a crack growing was
> made using a photo that was emaled to me, plus a diameter measurement.
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/yvfoMn2kZji79Qsf9
>
> --
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> lunatics."
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