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|extension=.gcode / .g
|extension=.gcode / .g
|type=machine control commands
|type=machine control commands
|software=[[slicers]] (e.g. [[Cura]]), [[G-Code Senders|G-Code senders]], text editor
|software=[[:Category:Slicers|Slicers]] (e.g. [[Cura]]), [[G-Code Senders|G-Code senders]], text editor
|machines=[[3D Printers|3D printers]], [[CNC Router|CNC router]]
|machines=[[3D Printers|3D printers]], [[CNC Router|CNC router]]
|repositories=nope - machine-specific!
|repositories=nope - machine-specific!

Latest revision as of 13:27, 6 February 2019

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G-code

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File Extension(s): .gcode / .g
Type: machine control commands
Software: Slicers (e.g. Cura), G-Code senders, text editor
Machines: 3D printers, CNC router
Repositories: nope - machine-specific!

G-code is frequently used in CNC to control the moving/heating/spinning parts of the tool according to the user's instructions. As it is generated for a specific machine, it is rarely a good idea to use old or foreign G-code!

3D Printing

Besides G-code generators like Cura you may need single commands now and then - there is an exhaustive overview in the RepRapWiki.

CNC Routing

see "G-Code senders" for our collection of machine interaction experiences