G-code File Format Tips

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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.

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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

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External Training

Links to Wikipedia:

Computer-aided design
Computer-aided manufacturing
G-code

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

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
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