A robotic DIY styrofoam cutter consisting of one rotational and two translational axes. It cuts a variety of shapes out of styrofoam-like materials using a hot wire. This project documents the necessary hardware and software parts.

Don't miss the follow-up project at http://raumschaum.org
Its goal is to further develop hardware and software into an user friendly application.

Features

  • all-in-one: motor controller & GUI software
  • cuts 3D rotationally symmetric objects
  • cuts arbitray 3D objects from *.STL model
  • embedded outline editor
  • 3D (OpenGL) Model Preview
  • embedded easy to use CNC-like command language for advanced users

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License

Other License, GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

MinGW/MSYS2, Linux, BSD, Windows

Languages

English

Intended Audience

Science/Research, Education, Advanced End Users, Engineering

User Interface

OpenGL, Qt

Programming Language

C++, C

Related Categories

C++ 3D Modeling Software, C++ Robotics Software, C++ CAD Software, C++ Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software, C++ CNC Software, C 3D Modeling Software, C Robotics Software, C CAD Software, C Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software, C CNC Software

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2010-07-11