bmp2cnc - command line program to convert bitmaps to g-code, that runs in Linux, DOS and Windows.Very basic Windows program for converting bitmap images (.bmp files) to G-Code for carving lithophanes. Windows programs (requiring DOT NET 3.5) to engrave pixel maps as either halftones or dot patterns.īased on a gray scale image darkness or lightness. Processing technique: Image_Engraving: The Gold MethodĪnother option is to start with a 3D model, and then render that into a grayscale pixel image: Type Note that some 2.5D programs listed in the next section are also able to import images for CAM. based on: or maths it leverages off Clipper openjscad may be used for parametric work. Kiri:Moto - combination CAM tool and slicer for FFF, lasercutting and rotary spindles. open-source pure javascript CAM for plasma cutters 3D printing Reads SVG and DXF files interprets the data and sends commands to the K40 controller to move the laser head and control the laser accordingly.
K40 Whisperer: Control software for the stock K40 Laser controller with M2nano controller board - alternative to the the Laser Draw (LaserDRW) program that comes with the cheap Chinese laser cutters available on E-Bay and Amazon. See also the Windows tool G-code Optimizer lists on the G-Code Utilities See also Font to G-Code CNC VB2005E which allows one to directly convert text using any Windows font into G-code which will cut to a specified depth. Image to Gcode converter, it is designed for laser engravers based on GRBL. SVG and DXF supported for cutting, PNG, BMP, JPEG support for raster engraving.
Node.js based, Windows/Linux/Mac/Raspberry Pi/Vagrant supported, host software for Lasercutters/Engravers running Marlin/Smoothieware/Grbl/LasaurGrbl with integrated parametric Gcode generators, Raster support, as well as Raster and Vector Engraving. Tool to modify G-code for use on a laser. Part-cutting software which does a “travelling salesman” routine to determine optimal path.
Note that Grbl 1.0 and later over-ride M4 to enable lasermode.Ī notable example of this potential is the nascent fork of the “MakerBot Unicorn G-Code Output for Inkscape Plugin”: Type The simplest use case, software for this may also allow the machine to function as a plotter. Note that some CAD programs are able to directly export to G-code, FreeCAD for example has added a Path Workbench which is particularly capable, and certain other special purpose CAD tools may serve for CAM functions. QCAD has a CAM module implemented as a script: Tool-path generators Effort to collect them here: (note that it may include some commercial post-processors) One common need for many CAM applications is a post-processor to convert from and internal G-code representation to a particular variant.