Using QCAM with ArcDroid

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Blackgt350h
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Using QCAM with ArcDroid

Post by Blackgt350h » Mon Jan 02, 2023 12:35 am

I just purchased an ArcDroid plasma machine and wonder if anyone has experience using it with Qcam. How would I go about getting a postprocessor for it?

I'm using Windows 10 with the latest version of Qcad.

CVH
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Re: Using QCAM with ArcDroid

Post by CVH » Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:58 am

Hi, and welcome to the QCAD forum.
Blackgt350h wrote:
Mon Jan 02, 2023 12:35 am
How would I go about getting a postprocessor for it?
There are several ways, all depends on the type of CNC controller.
- Use an existent postprocessor, you could search in the forum on "plasma" or on the controller type.
- Write a new one based on some existed postprocessor with some specific tweaks.
- Order a custom postprocessor written by Andrew but this may be a paid services.

You can ask any question about postprocessors and tweaking them here in this forum. :wink:
I assume there are not much plasma postprocessor yet but there are several laser based.
The coding is extremely malleable and can suit about any needs.
Height compensation can be a hurdle.

Regards,
CVH

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Re: Using QCAM with ArcDroid

Post by CVH » Mon Jan 02, 2023 9:08 am

From the ArcDroid site:
The ArcDroid™ uses a standard set of G-Code commonly used with the Marlin control firmware.

One match on the Forum for "Marlin":
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic. ... 108#p27108

Regards,
CVH

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