picture file to G-code

[zachjowi]

is there any kind of software that can convert a picture to g-code for my Sherline CNC milling machine. I am running linux on it.

[lakeside]

there are a few software that can do this but they are add ons to the main software package. Some of them would be, mastercam art, Bobart Pro X, Artcam cam and a few others

[ger21]

Mach3's LazyCAM, www.artofcnc.ca
MeshCAM, www.meshcam.com
Image to G-code, http://www.imagetogcode.com/
Another, http://www.timeguy.com/cradek/image-to-gcode
ImageCarve, http://www.timeguy.com/cradek/image-to-gcode
VS3D, http://www.designscomputed.com/vs3d/index.html
Acme Profiler, http://www2.fwi.com/~kimble/scispec/scispec.htm
Photo VCarve, http://www.vectric.com/WebSite/Vectr.../pvc_index.htm

[zachjowi]

I have software that came with my Sherline mill on my computer that controls the mill using Linux and it can import G-code, so is there any software that can be used on my Windows XP computer to make the G-code and import it on the Linux machine?

PS does Autodesk inventor, Auto Cad 2006, sketchup, or prodesktop do jpg to gcode because I have those software titles.

[ger21]

All the ones I listed will make the G-code in XP. The ones you listed won't.

[zachjowi]

Originally Posted by ger21 All the ones I listed will make the G-code in XP. The ones you listed won't.

can I make a DXF? and then convert that to g-code?

[ger21]

a .dxf from an image?

[zachjowi]

Originally Posted by ger21 a .dxf from an image?

yes is that possible using Autodesk inventor?

[ger21]

I don't think so.

[wizard]

Not to be short here, but did you look up any of the addresses mentioned? Frankly you have left me confused about what you want. Further if you scroll down on the root menu page you will see a section call open source software. There you will find a thread on doing a grey scale to CNC conversion.

If you search around a bit you are likely to find other programs also.

As to the DXF conversion i have no idea why you would want to do that. To get the best develoment of G-code direct conversion is the answer. Even if by chance nothing you find on the net fits the bill as far as a G-code generator goes there is enough info out there that you could write your own. it is not a big deal.

Thanks
dave

[zachjowi]

Originally Posted by wizard Not to be short here, but did you look up any of the addresses mentioned? Frankly you have left me confused about what you want. Further if you scroll down on the root menu page you will see a section call open source software. There you will find a thread on doing a grey scale to CNC conversion. If you search around a bit you are likely to find other programs also. As to the DXF conversion i have no idea why you would want to do that. To get the best develoment of G-code direct conversion is the answer. Even if by chance nothing you find on the net fits the bill as far as a G-code generator goes there is enough info out there that you could write your own. it is not a big deal. Thanks dave

I can't write my own because I just started learning. I need this software to run on Linux and I know very little about Linux and how to install software on it.

[ynneb]

Mach3's LazyCAM, www.artofcnc.ca MeshCAM, www.meshcam.com Image to G-code, http://www.imagetogcode.com/ Another, http://www.timeguy.com/cradek/image-to-gcode ImageCarve, http://www.timeguy.com/cradek/image-to-gcode VS3D, http://www.designscomputed.com/vs3d/index.html Acme Profiler, http://www2.fwi.com/~kimble/scispec/scispec.htm Photo VCarve, http://www.vectric.com/WebSite/Vect...c/pvc_index.htm

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