Easel

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Easel
Developer Inventables
Uses CAD, CAM
Operating System Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Web
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Simulated Toolpath

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.

http://easel.inventables.com/

Exporting G-Code

  1. Navigate to the machine menu tab.
  2. Click Advanced
  3. Press Generate G-Code
  4. 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.