PyCAM: a toolpath generator

PyCAM generates toolpaths (GCode) based on 2D or 3D models for 3-axis CNC machining.

Running

Extract the archive or clone the repository.

Graphical Interface: pycam/run_gui.py

Scripted Toolpath Processing: pycam/run_cli.py FLOW_SPECIFICATION_FILE

Resources

See the documentation for a short introduction.

Development

Contributors

Lode Leroy: initiated the project; developed the toolpath generation, collision detection, geometry, Tk interface, ...
Lars Kruse: GTK interface and many features
Paul: GCode stepping precision
Arthur Magill: distutils packaging
Sebastian Kuzminsky: debian packaging
Nicholas Humfrey: documentation, recovery of old sourceforge-wiki
Piers Titus van der Torren: documentation
Reuben Rissler: gtk3 migration