CNC Software Toolchain
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OSE Requirements
- Is open source, and native in Linux
- Can work on any computer
- Can work for multiple application
- Has separate interoperable modules for CAD, toolpath generation, and machine control
- Applicable to stepper motors, servos, and many auxiliary functions such as feedback from a plasma torch, digital readout, end stops, and can control other outputs such as cutting gas turn-on in oxyacetylene cutting
- Can work with or without feedback
- Is well-documented, scalable, and multipurpose
- Fits with the rest of the GVCS architecture
Links
- FreeCAD is developing a CAM plugin - the Path Module - [1]
- HeeksCAD for Ubuntu - 2014 - [2]
- http://www.thebitbangtheory.com/2012/01/cnc-software-toolchain-linux/ - somewhat outdated