Re: DXF to G-code vs hand made toolpaths in CAD/Rhino3D

I've got a program, MeshCAM, that does most of what DeskProto does. You can get it
from http://www.robgrz.com/meshcam.phtml .

If you're looking to do simpler toolpaths in Rhino and convert a curve direct to GCode
then I also wrote a Rhino plugin to do that. You're free to try it, but I've only got it
compiled for Rhino 2.0 for Win2k and XP. (Rhino 2.0 had an odd behavior that
required a different plugin for Unicode systems like Win2k and XP and a different one
for 98 and, I believe, ME). Let me know if you want it.

Robert

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Neil" <njackso@c...> wrote:
> Good evening all,
> For starters, Thank you for being here.
>
> I'm running a small engraving/carving machine. Controller is from
> http://www.stepper3.com/33.htm. I'm using Kcam-4 with this controller
> and Kcam seems to handle most DXF conversions with minimal hand work.
> I.E. rewriting g-code. I'm also looking at a program called
> DeskProto. Rather pricy for me right now. I have Rhino3D and Autocad.
> And was wondering if it may be easier to just simply draw tool paths
> myself for objects created? What do the more experienced people do?
>
> TIA.
> Neil