cnc

[rickther]

i, I don't post much but I read a lot of the posts. My question is, (and don't get me wrong, I love my scroll saw), I just purchased and x carve cnc for the (shall I say) more boring parts of projects. IE backer boards and some pieces. I love doing the intricate parts on the scroll saw. Is there a way to convert patterns to g code? I am using Fusion 360 and easel software. thanks.   Rick

[don in brooklin on]

Steve does not come often here to answer questions. 

I suggest you email him.  Depends how busy he is.

All Steve's patterns can be opened in Inkscape and you can get an svg.

You sometimes have to group paths or do union as Steve adds veining lettering in separate paths.  I depend on what you want to cut.

I know Inkscape has  a whole extension on gcodetools.  I know there are youtube videos on this subject.

[daveo]

hi
dont use the inkscape extension unless you know a lot about g code
now I dont use fusion I use artcam which is also an autodesk product so assume they are similar
you need to create a solid black image like say the attached letter b
save it as jpg or png
then open it in fusion, from there you will convert it to a vector then create 2 toolpaths one for the inner cut and one for the outer
and away you go

Dave