CNC Torch Table Team

Jeremy Ulstad

Hello Marcin,

I've been a lurking true fan for a while now, and might be able to contribute to the python toolchain work you mentioned in today's update.

Some context so you can pre-screen me:

I'm currently an IT manager at Thomson Reuters, but did a fair amount of python coding (which I miss) in previous sysadmin/developer gigs. I've never worked with CNC software specifically, but am interested. I also have two young children, which means my spare cycles consist of sporadic weekend hours and after the family is asleep. So if you find someone with more experience and time, you're much better off.

If you're still interested after that, could you elaborate a bit on what you're looking for? Enhancements to DXF2gcode, new software, or all the above? Do you have a git (or other revision control) repository for code?

I could setup a machine with EMC2 and DXF2gcode easily enough, but have no CNC hardware to test with. I'm not sure what kind of development workflow you want. In theory, I could setup conversion software to run on a cloud server and you could convert any files you want there, then test them and let me know what did/didn't work. Lather, rinse, repeat.

It's late and I'm rambling. If you feel I can help, drop me a line. If not, I completely understand. If I end up doing some work and you don't see timely or useful results, you can say so and you won't hurt my feelings.

Cheers and congratulations on all you've accomplished this fall.