Homebrew PCBs

if you can get the pin out from your printer I am certain linux cnc will do
this. however I donot know what code the cricut uses if its just gcode or
eia or ascii? The point being you would may  to use some other toolpath
software such as pcb to gcode. The linuxcnc site has links and the
software, i think probotix has links for the pcb software I think that pcb
is free, I recall in the ubuntu software center there being a bunch of
electronics software. You can dual boot alongside windows and the
installation is not that difficult, tuning without the stepper specifics
may be trial and error, im kind of curious  though how fast does this thing
feed? a dremel turning 30000 rpm with a carbide tool should peel off copper
at a pretty good clip. Unless the problem is stepper resolution IE steps
per revolution thats the reason for excessive feed, maybe. linuxcnc may
still allow compensation for this in the acceleration and velocities
section. If you need any help email me and ill give it my best good luck




On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 4:06 PM, Mark Lerman <mlerman@...> wrote:

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> Since the Silhoutte uses steppers, perhaps some
> of the free cnc programs could be used.
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> >Mike
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> >--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "tda7000" <Tda7000@...> wrote:
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jeremy youngs


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