Mach3 G Code Examples

1 Load a marker into the spindle (Keep the spindle off!) Markers work better than pens or pencils because the tip is softer and more forgiving.. Download the g code example fileG17 G20 G90 G94 G54G0 Z0 25X-0 5 Y0 Z0 1G01 Z0 F5. 1

Use this program to test your CNC machine and confirm your axis directions are set correctly.. nc file downloaded above in a text editor like Notepad You can also copy and past the above lines into a text editor and create your very own CNC program.. G02 X0 Y0 5 I0 5 J0 F2 5X0 5 Y0 I0 J-0 5X0 Y-0 5 I-0 5 J0 X-0 5 Y0 I0 J0 5G01 Z0.. Simply save the file with a nc extension Start HereUse the following steps to run the program If you are more of a visual learner, scroll down and click on the video below for walk through of the process. Click

Also setup a piece of paper or other material on which to draw near the center of your machines work envelop.. 1 F5 G00 X0 Y0 Z0 25This simple program will draw a 1 diameter circle about the origin.. Note all gcode programs a simple text files save with a nc extension You can open the circle.. G Code ExampleThe following is exactly what is saved in the circle nc file Click the link below to download the file. HERE

First photo is a 'sphere in cube' example I found on the forum, second is your g-code Ger21, it looks like a sculpted 1/4 round object (part of a plaque?).. Congratulations, you machine is under its own power By now you have spent some time jogging the machine around using the keyboard or the buttons on Universal G-Code Sender.. Jog (move) the spindle to the center of your machine tablea Under the Machine Control Tab enter . b0d43de27c Click

1 into the Step Size box & press enterb Ensure inches is selectedc.. Jan 22, 2011 - Also, I am after some simple G-code examples for testing purposes.. This is all well and good, but the real power of your CNC machine lies in its ability to run long complex gcode programs.. The following is a step by step guide on how to run a CNC program We even include a gcode example program to run that will draw a circle. HERE