re:Automated "Manual CNC"

Well, There you go Brian,

a comma delimited file would be easy to parse, and gets you down to the
"bare" coordinates I think you said you were looking for. Just read a
point, and command your motors to the point (closed loop). Easier then
generating arcs for G02, G03 etc.

Fred, What else have you been hiding from us? ;>)

Alan


Fred Smith wrote:

>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com, Alan Marconett KM6VV <KM6VV@a...>
> wrote:
> > Brian,
> >
> > The easiest way would be to use a program like Vector CAD/CAM, put
> > in the tool compensation around the "cuts" (like an offset) you want to
> > make, output a GCODE file, and then run your hardware by interpreting
>
> Vector will generate a comma delimited X,Y,Z numeric output instead
> of G-code. That's pretty much what is used on a Shopbot.
>
> It will also interpolate the arcs into equivalent lines at the max
> arc-chordal deviation that you want.
>
> Best,
>
> Fred Smith
> IMService