LibreCAD
LibreCAD is a cross-platform 2D CAD program written in C++17. It can read DXF/DWG files and can write DXF/PDF/SVG files. It supports point/line/circle/ellipse/parabola/spline primitives. The user interface is highly customizable, and has dozens of translations. (by LibreCAD)
grbl
An open source, embedded, high performance g-code-parser and CNC milling controller written in optimized C that will run on a straight Arduino (by gnea)
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| LibreCAD | grbl | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | 90 | |
| 4,064 | 3,933 | |
| 3.4% | 1.3% | |
| 9.4 | 0.0 | |
| 4 days ago | 3 months ago | |
| C++ | C | |
| GNU General Public License v3.0 or later | GNU General Public License v3.0 or later |
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Stars - the number of stars that a project has on GitHub. Growth - month over month growth in stars.
Activity is a relative number indicating how actively a project is being developed. Recent commits have higher weight than older ones.
For example, an activity of 9.0 indicates that a project is amongst the top 10% of the most actively developed projects that we are tracking.
LibreCAD
Posts with mentions or reviews of LibreCAD.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-07-05.
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Looking for a poor man's AutoCad
LibreCAD, OpenSCAD (more script based and more for solids), FreeCAD.
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If I don't use Windows or Mac and only use Linux, will I run into a lot of compatibility issues?
CAD options on Linux are more limited than windows or mac but they do exist. The industry standard for 2d CAD files is the .dxf file format. I use LibreCAD. https://librecad.org/ The UI is a little clunky and eccentric in places but it is feature complete for 2d CAD drawings.
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Any drawing app other than autocad na easy to access?
Try https://librecad.org/
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Open source alternative that is most similar to AutoCAD?
LibreCAD similar UI, only for 2D
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Windows / MacOS - Home/garden design
You could also try out free AutoCAD alternatives like libreCAD (2D), or brlCAD (2D&3D, I believe)
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Everything you need to know about CAD humble bundle
It seems like a low risk purchase for $1, however, there are free options available too such as https://librecad.org/ . Or see https://www.reddit.com/r/humblebundles/comments/117ki1c/comment/j9v0v37/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 for an older Autocad clone. Beckercad 2D seems like a niche product so I would probably invest my time learning something that is more mainstream.
- Looking for a cheap or free CAD drafting program
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Architectural Software
For 2d stuff I tend to use Libra cad https://librecad.org/
- design software
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I’m looking for software to do custom storage inserts
SketchUp, QCAD, LibreCAD, TinkerCAD
grbl
Posts with mentions or reviews of grbl.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-06-09.
- Potreste aiutarmi a capire il modello di questa macchina ad incisione? (non è laser)
- Has anyone programmed a professional CNC or Laser cutting machine with PLC technology? What are the key points about it?
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H-bot pen plotter imprecise
The other thing to consider is the $12 config in GRBL itself: Arc tolerance. Drawing circles is EITHER a long series of small line segments, OR an "arc". If this problem only effects arcs: you can likely limit your search there.
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limit switches convert 6090 2.2k cnc to grbl
You can use NO limit switches with GRBL. Here is some info. But NC is generally a better option because if there is a failure in a wire or connector, the circuit will open and stop the machine.
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If I don't use Windows or Mac and only use Linux, will I run into a lot of compatibility issues?
Grbl is a firmware for Arduino based microcontroller dev boards. https://github.com/gnea/grbl/wiki Once programmed you stream the gcode to the grbl controller over USB. It's constrained by the limitations of the Arduino hardware or runs on but it's a great entry point to CNC machines. Note that a 32 bit grbl is under development but pre built control boards are still rare.
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How to calibrate a GBRL CNC machine ?
The gnea/grbl GitHub Getting Started page spells all that out.
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building my own laser measurement system for 3d measurements
This may not be a fit, but it may give you ideas for prototyping/software dev. I have prototyped various CNC/optical/medical projects using GRBL GitHub and a simple benchtop frame-gantry setup that I made from 80/20 and steppers.
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Y axis wrong direction
To learn more: https://github.com/gnea/grbl/wiki/Grbl-v1.1-Configuration
- Dead SO3 board
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Is there a way in this software to reverse the direction of X and Y?
If it really is GRBL, you'll find most of the information you need at https://github.com/gnea/grbl/wiki and the $ commands at https://github.com/gnea/grbl/wiki/Grbl-v1.1-Commands
What are some alternatives?
When comparing LibreCAD and grbl you can also consider the following projects:
FreeCAD - This is the official source code of FreeCAD, a free and opensource multiplatform 3D parametric modeler.
grbl-Mega - An open source, embedded, high performance g-code-parser and CNC milling controller written in optimized C that will run on an Arduino Mega2560
libredwg - Official mirror of libredwg. With CI hooks and nightly releases. PR's ok
LaserGRBL - Laser optimized GUI for GRBL
DesignSpark-Mechanical-for-Linux
ESP3D - FW for ESP8266/ESP8285/ESP32 used with 3D printer
solvespace - Parametric 2d/3d CAD
simple-gcode-generators - Simple LinuxCNC G-Code Generators written in Python
leocad - A CAD application for creating virtual LEGO models
grbl-servo - grbl 0.9i with Servo motor support
geogebra - GeoGebra apps (mirror)
grbl - An open source, embedded, high performance g-code-parser and CNC milling controller written in optimized C that will run on a straight Arduino