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G-code stands for "Geometry" code, a widely-used programming language to control equipment such as 3D printers and CNC machines.

At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) our members often use Autodesk Fusion and/or VCarve to generate G-code to send to our 3D printers and CNC machines.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

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Tips

Export G-code (with software at PPM)

Autodesk Fusion

VCarve

Preview G-code (with software at PPM)

PrusaSlicer G-code viewer

Classes

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

External Training

Links to Wikipedia:

Computer-aided design

Computer-aided manufacturing

G-code

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Mach4 Tips

VCarve Tips

Autodesk Fusion Tips

Blender Tips

Visual Studio Code Tips

STL File Format Tips

GitHub Tips

CNC Router Table - make a reservation

3D Printing — Filament (FDM)

3D Printing — Resin (SLA)

Computers — Windows

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

Mach3 — control motors (stepper & servo) by processing G-Code

Complete list of G-code used by most 3D printers — reprap.org

Top 10 useful G-Code commands for 3D Printing — Maker's Muse on YouTube

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #computing

List of all PPM Slack channels

Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.

Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.

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-Wood Shop — Festool power tools
+'''G-code stands for "Geometry" code,''' a widely-used programming language to control equipment such as 3D printers and CNC&nbsp;machines.
-[[File:Level 3 badge.png|alt=Level 3 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|100x100px|PPM TRAINING & CERTIFICATION REQUIRED]]
-'''The Festool power tools on loan to Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) are Level 3 tools in the Wood Shop Area.'''
-Additional PPM training and then PPM certification is required to use any of our Level 3 equipment.
-Our trainers are passionate about sharing their knowledge and ensuring a positive learning experience for&nbsp;all.
-We are grateful for their commitment and dedication to our community.
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+At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) our members often use Autodesk Fusion and/or VCarve to generate G-code to send to our 3D printers and CNC&nbsp;machines.
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+<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#ff6c00; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
-<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em;  background:#3DA942; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
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-==Festool Orientation==
+[[File:Burst.png|alt=burst of white rays on orange background|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM|right|frameless|250x250px]]
-===How to Become PPM-Certified to use the Festool equipment===
-'''''Contact the Owner of the tools directly on Slack.'''''
-=== Festool Equipment List — Level 3 Tools===
-{| class="wikitable"
-|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#3DA942; color:#ffffff;"
-| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
-|Item
-|Manufacturer
-|Model
-Number
-|Resources
-|Owner
-|-
-|[[File:Festool Track Saw.jpeg|alt=Festool Track Saw|center|frameless|150x150px]]
-|'''Track Saw'''[[File:Level 3 badge.png|left|frameless|55x55px]]
-|[[File:Festool-logo.min.png|alt=Festool-logo.min|left|frameless|91x91px]]
-|FESTOOL
-TS 55 EQ
-|
-|'''John Norton'''
-|-
-|[[File:Festool Half Sheet Sander.jpeg|alt=Festool Half Sheet Sander|center|frameless|150x150px]]
-|'''Sander&nbsp;(Half&nbsp;Sheet)'''[[File:Level 3 badge.png|alt=Level 3 badge|left|frameless|55x55px]]
-|[[File:Festool-logo.min.png|alt=Festool-logo.min|left|frameless|91x91px]]
-|FESTOOL
-RS 2-E-Plus
-|
-|'''John Norton'''
-|-
-|[[File:Festool Orbital Sander.jpeg|alt=Festool Orbital Sander|center|frameless|150x150px]]
-|'''Sander&nbsp;(Orbital)'''[[File:Level 3 badge.png|alt=Level 3 badge|left|frameless|55x55px]]
-|[[File:Festool-logo.min.png|alt=Festool-logo.min|left|frameless|91x91px]]
-|FESTOOL
-ETS 150/5 EQ-Plus
-|
-|'''John Norton'''
-|-
-|[[File:Festool Dust Extractor.jpeg|alt=Festool Dust Extractor|center|frameless|150x150px]]
-|'''Dust Collector'''[[File:Level 3 badge.png|alt=Level 3 badge|left|frameless|55x55px]]
-|[[File:Festool-logo.min.png|alt=Festool-logo.min|left|frameless|91x91px]]
-|FESTOOL
-CLEANTEC&nbsp;CT&nbsp;22&nbsp;E
-|
-|'''John Norton'''
-|-
-|
-|'''Multifunction Table'''[[File:Level 3 badge.png|alt=Level 3 badge|left|frameless|55x55px]]
-|[[File:Festool-logo.min.png|alt=Festool-logo.min|left|frameless|91x91px]]
-|FESTOOL
-|
-|'''John Norton'''
-|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
-| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
-|
-|
-|
-|
-|
-|}<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
-File:Festool Track Saw in Systainer.jpeg|alt=Festool Track Saw in Systainer|'''FESTOOL Track Saw,<br>in Systainer'''
-File:Festool Orbital Sander in Systainer.jpeg|alt=Festool Orbital Sander in Systainer|'''FESTOOL Orbital Sander,<br>in Systainer'''
-File:Festool Half Sheet Sander in Systainer.jpeg|alt=Festool Half Sheet Sander in Systainer|'''FESTOOL Half Sheet Sander,<br>in Systainer'''
-</gallery>
-==Benefits==
+==Tips==
-{{Member Benefits}}
+===Export G-code (with software at PPM)===
+:[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?query=G-code '''Autodesk Fusion''']
+:'''[https://www.vectric.com/ VCarve]'''
-==Policies ==
+===Preview G-code (with software at PPM)===
-'''Materials'''
+:[https://help.prusa3d.com/article/prusaslicer-g-code-viewer_193152 '''PrusaSlicer G-code viewer''']
-:'''Donate for "Sheet Goods" via PayPal:  [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]'''
-:'''''Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.'''''
-===[[New Member Orientation#Red Tags|Red Tags]]===
+==Classes==
+:PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
+==External Training==
+'''Links to Wikipedia:'''
+:'''[[wikipedia:Computer-aided_design|Computer-aided design]]'''
+:'''[[wikipedia:Computer-aided_manufacturing|Computer-aided manufacturing]]'''
+:'''[[wikipedia:G-code|G-code]]'''
 ==Related Pages==
 '''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
+:'''[[Mach4 Tips]]'''
-:[[Wood_Shop|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#3DA942">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Wood Shop'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
+:'''[[VCarve Tips]]'''
-:[[Wood Shop -- SawStop|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#3DA942">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Wood Shop — SawStop'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
+:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]'''
+:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
+:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]'''
+:'''[[STL File Format Tips]]'''
+:'''[[GitHub Tips]]'''
 :[[CNC|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#2B78BE">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''CNC Router Table'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]'''
-:[[Metal_Shop|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Metal Shop'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
+:[[3D Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Filament (FDM)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
+:[[3D Printing -- Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
-:[[Vented_Room|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#0F99D7">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Vented Room'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]'''
-:[[Shed|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#766FAF">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Shed'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
+:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
-:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]'''
+==Hand-Curated Links==
-:'''[[VCarve Tips]]'''
-:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
-== Hand-Curated Links ==
 '''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
-:'''[https://www.festoolusa.com/service/owners-manuals FESTOOL Owner's Manuals]''' — on festoolusa.com
+:'''[https://www.machsupport.com/software/mach3/ Mach3]''' — control motors (stepper & servo) by processing G-Code
-:'''[https://www.printables.com/@Festool/models FESTOOL 3D Models]''' — on Printables.com
+:'''[https://reprap.org/wiki/G-code Complete list of G-code used by most 3D printers]''' — reprap.org
-:'''[[wikipedia:Festool|Festool]]''' — on Wikipedia
+:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePT8iM1ibNs Top 10 useful G-Code commands for 3D Printing]''' — Maker's Muse on YouTube
-:'''[https://www.youtube.com/user/StumpyNubsWorkshop/videos Stumpy Nubs Woodshop]''' — on YouTube
+== For Additional Help==
-:'''[https://owwm.org/ Old Woodworking Machines (OWWM)]'''
+:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
-:'''[https://colowood.com/index.php Colorado Woodworkers' Guild]''' — learn and share information about woodworking
-== For Additional Help ==
-:Use the PPM Slack channel #wood-shop
 :[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
 :Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
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+<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#ff6c00; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
-<!--Bandsaw Tablesaw Woodshop-->
+[[Category:Incomplete]]
+[[Category:Software]]