Package: wnpp Severity: wishlist Owner: Sebastian Kuzminsky <s...@highlab.com>
* Package name : dxf2gcode Version : 20170925 Upstream Author : Damian Wrobel <dwro...@ertelnet.rybnik.pl> * URL : https://sourceforge.net/p/dxf2gcode/wiki/Home/ * License : GPL-3+ Programming Lang: Python Description : converts 2D drawings to G-code for CNC machines This program reads 2D drawings (in DXF, PDF, or Postscript form) and produces G-code for running on CNC machines. Supports tabs (aka breaks). Supports multiple tools. Integrates well with LinuxCNC. dxf2gcode is a CAM program that reads 2-dimensional mechanical drawings of parts, and produces G-code that can be run on CNC machines to produce those parts. It is similar in function to a "slicer" for 3d printing (like the slic3er package), but for subtractive fabrication with milling machines and lathes. There are several closed-source CAM programs (SolidCAM, MasterCAM, CamBam, Fusion 360, etc) but precious few open-source ones, and this shortcoming is preventing adoption of open-source software by hobbyists and small manufacturing shops. I have been an active developer in the open-source fabrication software space since 2007. I have developed and maintained debian packaging for several projects, but I have never tried to get any of them into mainline debian before. Back in 2016 I briefly assisted Ruben Undheim in updating the fpga-icestorm package, and learned lots from him. I am hoping to find a mentor and sponsor to help me make the dxf2gcode package acceptable for inclusion into debian. I have started packaging dxf2gcode (for Stretch). My packages are here: http://highlab.com/~seb/dxf2gcode/ My gbp repo is here: https://github.com/SebKuzminsky/dxf2gcode I think the package is in pretty good shape: it installs and runs on mine and my friends' computers, it produces g-code that runs on LinuxCNC, and both the dsc and deb are fairly clean according to lintian (though not perfect). I *am* a bit concerned about the version numbers. Upstream uses YYYYMMDD date tags as the release version, and I just piggybacked on that. Should I add an epoch? Any other shortcomings/mistakes? I welcome any feedback.
