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  1. #1
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    Question Freecad Post processor for PlanetCNC

    hello,

    my fablab has a planetCNC mk3/4 USB controller driving a CNC milling machine.

    I am looking for a post processor to export my g-code from Freecad, do you know what is compatible with the planetCNC firmware ?

    thanks for your help

    here is a list of the Posts shipped with freecad
    centroid
    comparams
    dxf
    dynapath
    grbl, including support for bCNC header blocks using Job output argument --bcnc
    jtech (laser)
    linuxcnc
    mach3_mach4
    nccad
    opensbp
    phillips
    rml
    smoothie
    uccnc

  2. #2
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    Re: Freecad Post processor for PlanetCNC

    I think you shoud go with linuxcnc and modify for your machine specific, or someone correct me....

  3. #3
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    Re: Freecad Post processor for PlanetCNC

    linuxcnc should work but many others should also. I tried to make our G-code very compatible.
    But then again there are always some machine specific details.

    If you send me g-code I can take a look and tell you if it is ok to run.

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