gcodeToObj

Rust 2021 Edition.

A G-code visualization tool written in rust

A nom based parser, outputs a "Wavefront Obj" file which can be imported into blender and a Bevy app for visualization

How to use

Pass the gcode file in as 'StdIn' and the program will send the obj file to 'StdOut' :-

cargo run --release -- < ../assets/bency.gcode > benchy.obj

Which for example can be imported into blender for visualization.

Within blender :-

1. This obj has been "Imported".
2. Converted into a "Curve".
3. Finally a circular bevel object has been applied to make the object solid [ A circle to represent a 0.1mm fibre].

see todo

Future work

• As the gcode-nom library developes we could handle binary-gcode files.

• I have only tested against gcode files that use absolute positioning. I must test will relative positioning.