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eric.meehan

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Registered: 2020-01-01

Posts: 52

G-Code Executer

Hello all!

I would like to use Arch as a controller for my 3D printer and CNC router; however my Arch installation does not have (nor do I want) a GUI.  I am finding a lot of packages for executing GCode, but never just that - most include some interactive features that I do not need.

Does anyone have a recommendation for GCode software?  I am using OpenSCAD to design objects, KiCAD to design PCB's, so I just need a CLI that can send the resulting GCode over USB to the printer.

Thanks!

Trilby

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Registered: 2011-11-29

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Re: G-Code Executer

I've not used G-Code, but with related protocols, you can generally just send it directly to the device:

cat /path/to/gcode.file > /dev/usbWHATEVER

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progandy

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Registered: 2012-05-17

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Re: G-Code Executer

I think linuxcnc should have textmode and/or cli interfaces. If you do not have to execute the code, but only upload it to your printers, maybe you can use curl / tty / minicom /... directly

Last edited by progandy (2021-09-27 19:36:37)

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frickelhans

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Registered: 2021-09-28

Posts: 7

Re: G-Code Executer

Maybe

pronsole

suits your needs. It is meant for 3D printers though. I have not yet used it myself because I usually work with GUIs.

eric.meehan

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Registered: 2020-01-01

Posts: 52

Re: G-Code Executer

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, Trilby's suggestion is similar to what I saw on [StackOverflow](https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/qu … x-terminal) (though the baud rate needs to be set).  The printer just arrived so I am going to be setting it up and trying it out over the next few days.  I'll share any progress!