On 1/21/2014 9:13 AM, Dave Covert wrote: > Which app is responsible for adding the G-code for turning the extruder > drive on and off (or varying its speed?) during a print?
The CAM software (slicing program) is responsible for turning a 3D model into a series of coordinated multi-dimensional moves in X, Y, Z, and Extruder space that will create a 3D print. The machine control software (for instance, LinuxCNC) is responsible for reading the G-Code and insuring these coordinated moves happen as programmed, moving all appropriate motors simultaniously. > Is LinuxCNC the thing responsible for setting and holding the extruder/bed > at a certain temp (separate from the shape G-code stream)? Yes, LinuxCNC (or whatever you have performing machine control) is responsible for maintaining and controlling the machine state, including the motor positions, the heater temperatures, fan or coolant enables, etc. -- Charles Steinkuehler [email protected] -- For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "BeagleBoard" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
