Re: [Emc-users] using linuxcnc to trace something

2024-11-15 Thread andy pugh
On Fri, 15 Nov 2024 at 01:29, John Dammeyer wrote: > > Quick question. > Are the velocities and distances in millimeters? Yes, all metric. > G38.5 F500 X#2 Y#3 > Would likely snap the probe if it was 500 ipm. That is also a move away from the workpiece. -- atp "A motorcycle is a b

Re: [Emc-users] using linuxcnc to trace something

2024-11-14 Thread John Dammeyer
ember 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, > wrote: > > > I have copied thin 2D objects by scanning them, importing the outline > > into Illustrator

Re: [Emc-users] using linuxcnc to trace something

2024-11-14 Thread John Dammeyer
t: 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, > wrote: > > > I have copied thin 2D objects by scanning them, importing the outline > > into Illustra

Re: [Emc-users] using linuxcnc to trace something

2024-11-14 Thread marcus . bowman
Thanks for that useful tip, Andy. I use Fusion and understand the 'fit point spline' business, so I will try that on the next suitable project. I wasn't aware of the ability to calibrate a canvas. I do find VCarve Pro useful for most 2D work, but being able to use Fusion's 3D extrude commands

Re: [Emc-users] using linuxcnc to trace something

2024-11-14 Thread andy pugh
On Thu, 14 Nov 2024 at 07:42, 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 "Ca

Re: [Emc-users] using linuxcnc to trace something

2024-11-13 Thread marcus . bowman
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 export the toolpath as a GCode file, and use it in LinuxCNC. Marcus On 2024-11-13 16:25, fxkl47BF--- via Emc-users wrote: i

Re: [Emc-users] using linuxcnc to trace something

2024-11-13 Thread andy pugh
On Wed, 13 Nov 2024 at 16:31, fxkl47BF--- via Emc-users wrote: > > i place a 2d object on my mill table > i put a pointer in the spindle > i use axis controls to move the spindle from one position to another > at each position i pause and record the coordinates > add a little gcode to these coordi

Re: [Emc-users] using linuxcnc to trace something

2024-11-13 Thread fxkl47BF--- via Emc-users
On Wed, 13 Nov 2024, andy pugh wrote: > On Wed, 13 Nov 2024 at 16:31, fxkl47BF--- via Emc-users > wrote: >> >> i place a 2d object on my mill table >> i put a pointer in the spindle >> i use axis controls to move the spindle from one position to another >> at each position i pause and record the

Re: [Emc-users] using linuxcnc to trace something

2024-11-13 Thread Nicklas SB Karlsson
Yes you use g-code https://linuxcnc.org/docs/html/gcode/g-code.html and save in .ngc file. Then this file could be loaded and executed, this is how a CNC machin is usually used though also have to locate work piece. Nicklas Karlsson ons 2024-11-13 klockan 16:25 + skrev fxkl47BF--- via Emc-

[Emc-users] using linuxcnc to trace something

2024-11-13 Thread fxkl47BF--- via Emc-users
i place a 2d object on my mill table i put a pointer in the spindle i use axis controls to move the spindle from one position to another at each position i pause and record the coordinates add a little gcode to these coordinates and i've got a program is there something that helps to automate this