Open Source CAM - Toolpath Generation for 3-Axis CNC machining

Features

  • read and write STL model files
  • engraving of 2D contour models (from SVG/DXF/PS)
  • generate GCode
  • configurable tools, processes and boundaries
  • customizable support bridges
  • interactive 3D model view
  • engraving single-line fonts
  • estimate machine time for each toolpath
  • scale, move, rotate, flip and transform 2D/3D models
  • 2D projection
  • multi-layered 2D models
  • extrusion of 2D models with configurable slopes
  • non-interactive GCode generation via commandline
  • uses multiple CPU cores automatically
  • server/client mode for distributed calculations

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License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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User Reviews

  • Hello~~ I Want the pycam++ ( QT or C++) Version. There is the pycam++-0.1.0 Version. I want the pycam++-0.5.1 Version. Please Help me.
  • I have to start tried pycam in the terminal and receive the following error message. Psyco is not available (performance will probably suffer slightly) Enabled 2 parallel local processes Font directory: /Users/werner/Downloads/pycam-0.5.1/share/fonts ** Gtk:ERROR:gtkrecentmanager.c:2074:get_icon_fallback: assertion failed: (retval != NULL) Abort logout Software Installed: X11 Macports XQuartz OSX 10.7.5
  • Great tool! But on windows I cant' load binary .stl, modified Utils\__init__.py: def open(self): if self.is_local(): return open(self.get_local_path(),'rb') then it works fine. But I didn't get the gtk stuff with python 2.7 running, so it would be great to get an updated binary!
  • I think you guys are on the right track but your STL import does not work. I have a script that might help... please let me know if you are interested.
  • Very good Software.
    1 user found this review helpful.
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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Linux, BSD, Windows

Intended Audience

End Users/Desktop, Engineering

User Interface

OpenGL, GTK+

Programming Language

Python

Related Categories

Python CAD Software, Python Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software, Python CNC Software, Python Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Software

Registered

2008-08-25