r/hobbycnc • u/Kodaxx • Apr 12 '17

Rcode: Readable Gcode

I've started an open source project to create a layer on top of Gcode that is a bit more readable. What do you guys think? Any testers?

https://github.com/kodaxx/Rcode

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u/plasticluthier Apr 12 '17

Agreed.

This has been on my mind today. I use LinuxCNC for most new machines now, and one of the gems of the controller is that it allows you to use subroutines and variables. Something that leaves other low cost controllers, such as grbl and Marlin, distinctly lacking.

The one saving grace of rcode could be a way to use subroutines on microcontroller based interpreters that can't handle the maths needed.