Open Source Linux CNC Software

DXF2GCODE is a tool for converting 2D (dxf, pdf, ps) drawings to CNC machine compatible GCode. Windows, Linux, and Mac support by using python scripting language.

The goal of the project is the realization of a modular firmware that allows to control a CNC machine with different utensils. For instance, a CNC with a drill, with few changes can become a plotter with a pen or cutting machine to cut cardboard or stickers. In order to do that, we want project a CNC router with a mechanism that allows a fast utensil change and a controlling firmware which can use different utensils changing some configuration parameters.

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.

GentooCNC is a Gentoo based Linux didtribution designed to support hard real-time control of equipment such as industrial machine tools, 3D printers, laser cutters, robots, and coordinate measuring machines using LinuxCNC. GentooCNC is designed to target embedded platforms such as the BeagleBone, Mini2440, as well as conventional desktop platforms.

This is a open source 3D laser scanner targeted for CNC machinery but not only.

GNU CNC CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) Tool for converting DXF (CAD) Files to G-Code (RS-274) NC-Files.

Software script assembly to be executed on cnc machines and robots to build, maintain and replicate open source fablab. Here software meets hardware.

An interpreter for the G-code language, which can control a 3-axis Cartesian positioning system (ie for a CNC milling machine) which has electronics compatible with the RepRap project.

LinuxCNC controls CNC machines. It can drive milling machines, lathes, 3d printers, laser cutters, plasma cutters, robot arms, hexapods, and more.

Universal CNC (Computer Numerical Control) system with accompanying communication and graphics libraries

SNCManager is NC file manager.(for CNC Machining.) Only use GPL(www.gnu.org).

XinCNC is a free software for Computer Numerical Control (CNC).

Converts Gerber R-274X compliant files to G-Code suitable for a CNC solder paste dispenser. The user can input real world coordinates to align the board before code creation. Also supports batch jobs of multiple boards on the same work area.