My CNC machines all run Linux, we have a couple of Macs and Macbooks and iPads/iPhones, so Windows is definitely the odd thing in our abode. Saying the above, my thoughts are to use Windows 10 more often, but it seems to be always updating when I turn it on, so there goes my evening. After that, back on my Martin-Evans "Ivatt", when that's complete, we'll see. I'm building 2 of them, and parts are interchangeable, as one would expect. My current project is finishing up two Southworth 3" pumps I just QCAD up the parts, CAMBAM them, and transfer the gcode files to my CNC machines in my workshop. ![]() I do watch what Jason does fantastic work. I build to plans I enjoy making parts the 3D designing part of my brain gets used for other things other than Model Engineering, so likely my thoughts are different than the norm. I did download CAMBAM on Windows, so I do know it starts up, but have not actually used it. I just like Linux, and do share my monitor with an Apple Mac Mini, and poor old Windows comes last. I actually do 99% of my CAD on my Linux machine, my Windows partition containing Alibre Atom 3D and Meshcam gets turned on maybe every 6 months or so. Paid the "subscription" for both of them. I'm a CamBam Linux user, and a QCAD linux user. Michael - maybe off topic, maybe not? You decide. Having said that I do use Qcad regularly, and I have played with the Cam part but don't actually use it in anger, not having any CNC machines. If you are exporting/importing from one program to another then you basically have to start again with the newly imported revised part.Ī major problem for me is that there is no Linux version of CamBam ! Where as Qcad with the Cam module does support Linux. The one big advantage of having the CAD and CAM in the same program is that if part way through the CAM you find you need to alter the part it should be possible to do that and the CAM file automatically update. There are also people on here that can help too - me included. It will accept DXF files from QCAD, as well as STL & STEP for any 3D work you may want to do in the future.ĬamBam has an excellent support forum which will put you back on track as and when you need it. If you just want a well sorted & reliable CAM system for milling & laser at a reasonable price point, then I suggest you download the CamBam trial software. It seems you may struggle to find many users of the QCAM module - it's not something I have come across in my CAD/CAM travels, I must admit. Whilst I am grateful for you taking the trouble to respond: What I want is some advice from someone who has the practical experience that I lack. I currently have a small grbl laser engraver, but will hopefully be venturing into other aspects of CNC. What I want to know is how good, and how versatile, this module actually is. but, since I am still considering my possible use, I am seeking guidance from those more familiar with such things.ĭid you view the Demo video ? if not that may answer some questions. I notice you are able to download a copy of the CAM program FOC, do this and you can compare easily what's available within the program and see if it would suit your use. There seems to be very little information about it on t'internet. which seems a very useable 2D package īut I am struggling to decide about the CAM module : **LINK** Command line tools (dwg2pdf, dwg2svg, dwg2bmp, etc.I am on the verge of purchasing a licence for QCAD.Very complete and extremely powerful ECMAScript (JavaScript) scripting interface.Various powerful entity selection tools.Construction and modification of points, lines, arcs, circles, ellipses, splines, polylines, texts, dimensions, hatches, fills, raster images.You don't need any CAD experience to get started with QCAD immediately. QCAD is an easy to use but powerful 2D CAD system for everyone. But what people notice most often about QCAD is its intuitive user interface. QCAD was designed with modularity, extensibility and portability in mind. The source code of QCAD is released under the GPL version 3 (GPLv3), a popular Open Source license. With QCAD you can create technical drawings such as plans for buildings, interiors, mechanical parts or schematics and diagrams. ![]() QCAD is a free, open source application for computer aided drafting (CAD) in two dimensions (2D).
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