I like the idea of using a small laser for exposing the PCB. I already have a CNC router with roller skate bearings (it doesn't yet use the linear bearings and rails I bought to upgrade it). Might be nicer than milling the PCB although still need to drill holes too.
John > -----Original Message----- > From: Dan Bloomquist [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: July-24-18 6:53 PM > To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) > Subject: [Emc-users] Fwd: Re: CAD for LinuxCNC > > > > John Dammeyer wrote: > >> I've been using Fusion 360 for a few years now. The license is > >> $300/year. They have a post processor for linuxcnc so the CAM directly > >> generates g-code that I can take out to the machine. As an example, I > >> had to cut a couple of these from 303: > >> <http://lakeweb.net/CNC/images/200-024.png> > > Hi Dan, > > Sweet. Are you running a MAC or PC with windows for Fusion? > > John > > Hi John, > Thanks. This is my wife's and my business. > <https://reserveanalyst.com/> > > My desk machine, where Fusion lives, is windows 7. Linux is on my mill > and I have a couple of beaglebone blacks. > > But I have to use windows as it is my day job. As far as Apple goes, I > was all about it back in the Apple I and II days. But they prioritized > when they went to Mac, so I lost interest in Apple. Now that there is > Linux, who needs apple :) > > Best, Dan. > > P.S. I like this: > <https://github.com/hzeller/ldgraphy> > I would build the machine differently. But great thing is, you can use > the same machine to do a photo sensitive solder mask as a next step! > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most > engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
