{"id":920,"date":"2016-02-16T13:26:08","date_gmt":"2016-02-16T18:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arlduc.org\/senseandscale\/?p=920"},"modified":"2016-02-18T13:40:13","modified_gmt":"2016-02-18T18:40:13","slug":"cam-g-code-overview-and-links","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arlduc.org\/senseandscale\/?p=920","title":{"rendered":"CAM \/ G-Code Overview and links"},"content":{"rendered":"

G-code is the most common language used by fabrication machines including 3D printers, CNC routers, and laser cutters. One way to familiarize your self with G-Code is through the open source software packages used for RepRap: Repetier Host<\/a> and Printrun (pronterface)<\/a>. I’m currently using Repetier Host, which seems to have more extensive documentation at this point.<\/p>\n

Both Repetier and Printrun interface with the converters Skeinforge<\/a> and Slic3r<\/a>, which convert STL model files into G-Code. Right now I’m using Slic3r, which also seems to have more documentation at this point.<\/p>\n

You can use all of these programs without a connection to a fabrication machine. All you need is an STL file. Once you have that, you can download Repetier Host and start with these directions<\/a> to load your STL into the software. Repetier Host will run Slic3r to convert it into G-Code.<\/p>\n

In Repetier Host, your G-Code will look something like the code in this window’s right-hand panel:<\/p>\n

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To understand it better, take a look at these G-Code guides:<\/p>\n