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|imagefile=EASEL Logo.png | |||
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|developer=Inventables | |||
|uses=CAD, CAM | |||
|operatingsystem=Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Web | |||
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[[File:Project CatCNC (2).PNG|300px|thumbnail|right|Simulated Toolpath|link=CAM Cat]] | [[File:Project CatCNC (2).PNG|300px|thumbnail|right|Simulated Toolpath|link=CAM Cat]] | ||
Easel is an online CAM tool that can be used to generate G-Code for the [[CNC Mill]] with a similar workflow to the [[Laser Cutter]]. | Easel is an online CAM tool that can be used to generate G-Code for the [[CNC Mill]] with a similar workflow to the [[Laser Cutter]]. | ||
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===File Extension=== | ===File Extension=== | ||
Change the file extension from “.nc” to “.ngc” | Change the file extension from “.nc” to “.ngc” | ||
==SVG format== | |||
2D shapes can be imported in SVG format, for example from [[Inkscape]], using: File > Import SVG | |||
Similarly SVG and settings of a workpiece can be exported using: File > Download ZIP | |||
==Compatibility== | ==Compatibility== | ||
Easel requires the uses of [[Wikipedia:WebGL|WebGL]] for rendering 3D graphics. Old computers circa 2007 may not have the graphics hardware to run it. The [http://webglreport.com | Easel requires the uses of [[Wikipedia:WebGL|WebGL]] for rendering 3D graphics. Old computers, circa 2007, may not have the graphics hardware to run it. The [http://webglreport.com WebGL Report] website will indicate the status of the rendering system on your browser/computer. | ||
[[Category:Computer aided manufacture]] | [[Category:Computer aided manufacture]] | ||
[[Category:Software]] | [[Category:Software]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:55, 25 June 2019
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| Developer | Inventables |
| Uses | CAD, CAM |
| Operating System | Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Web |
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Easel is an online CAM tool that can be used to generate G-Code for the CNC Mill with a similar workflow to the Laser Cutter.
A free account is required to access the website.
Exporting G-Code
- Navigate to the machine menu tab.
- Click Advanced
- Press Generate G-Code
- Press Export G-Code
G-Code Modifications
Start
To turn on the spindle, Add
% M03 S17000
End
To end the program, Add
M30 %
File Extension
Change the file extension from “.nc” to “.ngc”
SVG format
2D shapes can be imported in SVG format, for example from Inkscape, using: File > Import SVG
Similarly SVG and settings of a workpiece can be exported using: File > Download ZIP
Compatibility
Easel requires the uses of WebGL for rendering 3D graphics. Old computers, circa 2007, may not have the graphics hardware to run it. The WebGL Report website will indicate the status of the rendering system on your browser/computer.