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  1. 18th February 2010, 11:35 PM #1
    GWH74
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    Default Good free 2D dxf to g-code software

    Hi Guys

    I have been playing around with Mach3, driver board and some stepper motors while i am waiting for parts to arrive before i can start a router build.
    What i require is a good free dxf to g-code toolpath generator. I have played a bit with Cut2D and i like it but do not want to pay for software at this stage until i am all set-up and running.
    Can anyone suggest something that is free?
    I have couple across a couple in the past and not sure what they were.
    Would like something that is easy to use.

    Thanks
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  3. 19th February 2010, 02:45 AM #2
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    Only one I know of is Cambam
    I haven't used it so can't comment on it.
    Cheers,
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  4. 21st February 2010, 09:47 AM #3
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    Default CamBam

    CamBam is very easy to use, but be aware for the free version (V0.8). It sometimes pushes the Z-Axis to -41 or -43 for some reason. Noramally on shallow work where only one cutting pass is neccasary, it will for some reason drop Z to -43 after the first pass and try and do a second pass. Fortunately my Z limit switch stops it from doing any damage.

    The latest version (V 0.9.7f) works just fine, but it is not free.

    Cheers

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  5. 21st February 2010, 03:25 PM #4
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    Thanks for the feedback Piet

    That is an incentive to buy the full product
    Can you see the deep Z moves in the gcode??
    Cheers,
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