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There is also FreeCad that can do CAD & CAM to export gcode.

Step by Step guide to creating GCode for the Maslow with FreeCAD

First, I’d like to thank @Gero and everyone who helped me learn this, in addition to this Tutorial. I thought I’d write it up with some screen shots to help anyone else learn without as much Q&A. This is a simple example of a small wheel. You can make it a bit more complex as in the Tutorial if you want, but it helps to go through once with a simple object before trying more complex creations. Part 1: Create the Sketch Step 1: Open FreeCAD, create a new document, and save it. Save often! [3…

The basic Maslow system setup is:

The Arduino Controller that is on the Malsow machine and connected to the motors. That has firmware updates which are available here: GitHub - MaslowCNC/Firmware: Maslow Firmware

You then have a computer or RaspberryPi that runs the Control User Interface and connects to Arduino Controller using the USB cable. You open your gcode file using this and run the cuts. That can use software:

• WebControl (recommended) - GitHub - WebControlCNC/WebControl: Web-based Ground Control
  OR
• GroundControl - GitHub - MaslowCNC/GroundControl: This is the Ground Control software used to control the Maslow CNC Machine
  You upload your gcode files to these and it controls the cutting process.

Finally you have your CAD/CAM software of which there are many options (such as FreeCAD [offline], Fusion360 [requires internet], estlCAM etc). This is not provided my Maslow and must export Maslow compatible gcode.

I am currently learning FreeCAD as a replacement for Fusion360 but CAD/CAM software often changes dramatically in UI and workflow between companies so is often difficult to learn.