bCNC
GRBL CNC command sender, autoleveler and g-code editor (by vlachoudis)
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)
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| bCNC | LibreCAD | |
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| 14 | 48 | |
| 1,520 | 4,053 | |
| - | 3.1% | |
| 7.0 | 9.2 | |
| 5 days ago | 8 days ago | |
| Python | C++ | |
| GNU General Public License v3.0 only | 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.
bCNC
Posts with mentions or reviews of bCNC.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-04-07.
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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?
For 2.5d, look at bCNC. https://github.com/vlachoudis/bCNC/wiki It is a combined CAM and sender for GRBL based CNC machines. It imports .dxf files and has enough CAM functionality to be useful. The UI is a bit eccentric (A common pattern) but stick with it; bCNC was my go to CAM for years.
- What's the best Gcode sender out there?
- Alternative to Candle/grblControl that includes finding center of holes and workpieces?
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Has anyone LinuxCNC on Orange Pi 800 experience?
Can install straight from pip which is nice. https://github.com/vlachoudis/bCNC
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Out of sheer interest: What is your guys' job? And if you are not working already, what degree to you study? Or what else are you doing?
What about putting together the two jobs!?!? https://github.com/vlachoudis/bCNC this is a CNC controller for GRBL made in python. i use it with my home made cnc milling machine :)
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Anyone out there using a BL touch to align their 3018 mill?
bCNC can do this; https://github.com/vlachoudis/bCNC/wiki/AutoLevel
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Python GCode Client for GRBL
If you are after a Python client for GRBL, give bCNC a try. I use it on my own setup and love it.
- hey! i'm planning to get into arduino and had a couple questions (in comments)
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Hey guys, do you know what to use for creating gcodes, except inkscape (the old version where the extension works is not working with my newer mac). I have build a plotter with cnc shield running on grbl. Which means i have a servo and cant use Fusion 360. i think…
Maybe bCNC could do the job? Haven’t tested it but it sounds promising
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Buying guide?
bCNC (Win, Mac, Linux)
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
What are some alternatives?
When comparing bCNC and LibreCAD you can also consider the following projects:
Candle - GRBL controller application with G-Code visualizer written in Qt.
FreeCAD - This is the official source code of FreeCAD, a free and opensource multiplatform 3D parametric modeler.
cncjs - A web-based interface for CNC milling controller running Grbl, Marlin, Smoothieware, or TinyG.
libredwg - Official mirror of libredwg. With CI hooks and nightly releases. PR's ok
GRBL-Plotter - A GCode sender (not only for lasers or plotters) for up to two GRBL controller. SVG, DXF, HPGL import. 6 axis DRO.
DesignSpark-Mechanical-for-Linux
MKS-SERVO42C - MKS SERVO42C, an upgraded version of MKS SERVO42B, built-in Field-Oriented control algorithm, position/speed/ torque closed-loop, 4 Half bridge driver with 8 MOSFET, it makes the motor quieter, lower vibration and Lower calorific.
solvespace - Parametric 2d/3d CAD
candle - Minimalist ML framework for Rust
leocad - A CAD application for creating virtual LEGO models
gsender - Connect to and control Grbl-based CNCs with ease
geogebra - GeoGebra apps (mirror)