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| − | Written in python by Neil Gershenfeld of the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms, CAM.PY | + | Written in python by Neil Gershenfeld of the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms, CAM.PY generates g-code tool paths for milling 2D and 3D objects. Useful in creating g-code for cutting PCB's. |
http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/dist/cad.py | http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/dist/cad.py | ||
Revision as of 08:51, 18 September 2011
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Content Needed!
Machine Shop wardens, tool-owners and users! Make this page more awesome and provide content about the voodoo you do so well!
Bench Grinder
Safety Notes
- Do not use the bench grinder on aluminum as the aluminum flakes can trap heat in and cause the wheel to fracture.
- Do not cut off any piece of your body
Useful Sites
Virtual Machine Shop
Information on a wide variety of machining operations.
http://kanabco.com/vms/library.html
G-Code Generators
CNC Halftone Wizard
Creates the g-code for creating a halftone interpretation of a PNG, JPG or GIF.
http://synapticcircle.com/technopolis/2011/09/04/cnc-halftone-wizard-1-0/
CAM.PY
Written in python by Neil Gershenfeld of the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms, CAM.PY generates g-code tool paths for milling 2D and 3D objects. Useful in creating g-code for cutting PCB's.
http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/dist/cad.py
Trash
- Please don't throw sheet metal, copper, or aluminum away. We recycle these.
