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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: Rune on June 18, 2012, 10:25:54 AM

Title: Can I use google skechup phlatscript G-code on mach3 software??? How?
Post by: Rune on June 18, 2012, 10:25:54 AM

Can I use google skechup phlatscript G-code on mach3 software??? How? I really like the sketchup but i can not make the gcode from it to work.. if sombody now how it works please inform me... many thanks.

Title: Re: Can I use google skechup phlatscript G-code on mach3 software??? How?
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on June 18, 2012, 11:00:48 AM

Hi Rune,

There should be no problem using the Phlatscript GCode with Mach3.
If you post your code I will take a look to see why you are having a problem.

Tweakie.

Title: Re: Can I use google skechup phlatscript G-code on mach3 software??? How?
Post by: Rune on June 18, 2012, 11:46:32 AM

%
(Generated by PhlatscripT {0.923})
(File: camair robot 2.skp)
(Bit diameter: 0.118110236220472)
(Feed rate: 100)
(Material Thickness: 0.236220472440945)
(Material length: 0.0 X width: 0.0)
(www.PhlatBoyz.com)
G90 G20 G49
M3 S8000
G0 Z   0.050
G0 X0 Y0
M05
G0 Z0
M30
%

This is all i got in my gcode file from phlatscript.. what are im doing wrong?

Title: Re: Can I use google skechup phlatscript G-code on mach3 software??? How?
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on June 18, 2012, 12:44:17 PM

Hi Rune,

The GCode is fine and this is not really a Mach3 issue because the problem appears to be with your use of Sketchup. You have no material size set so there is nothing to make.

My best suggestion is that you check out the Sketchup tutorials in order to find out how to select the area of the drawing you wish to create the GCode for. The Phlatforum will have all the information you need but you will have to search for it.

Hope this helps.

Tweakie.

Title: Re: Can I use google skechup phlatscript G-code on mach3 software??? How?
Post by: Rune on June 18, 2012, 03:14:55 PM

I found out what i did wrong, i forgot to make the work area for the part that i generated gcode for... Many thanks.. it helped alot sinse i tought that phlatscript not was compatible with mach3 program....

Thanks alot..

Best Regards
Rune Karlsen

Title: Re: Can I use google skechup phlatscript G-code on mach3 software??? How?
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on June 19, 2012, 01:50:52 AM

Hi Rune,

I am pleased that you have found the solution.  ;)

Tweakie.