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LinuxCNC (the Enhanced Machine Control)

LinuxCNC: an open source CNC machine controller. It can drive milling machines, lathes, 3d printers, laser cutters, plasma cutters, robot arms, hexapods, and more. subtitle

Top 6 Open-Source Alternatives to LinuxCNC (the Enhanced Machine Control)

FreeCAD Ink/Stitch OpenBuilds CONTROL

Summary

The top open-source alternatives to LinuxCNC (the Enhanced Machine Control) are jscut, FreeCAD, and Ink/Stitch. One of the criteria for ordering this list is the number of mentions that products have on reliable external sources. You can suggest additional sources through the form here.
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    A CAM in your browser! Convert your SVG files to CNC cutting paths with this tool.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #3D #Architecture #CAD 1 social mentions

  2. An open-source parametric 3D modeler
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #3D #3D Modeling #CAD 2 social mentions

  3. An Inkscape extension for designing machine embroidery patterns.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #3D #Architecture #Graphic Design Software 20 social mentions

  4. A GCode sender (not only for lasers or plotters) for up to two GRBL controller. SVG, DXF, HPGL import. 6 axis DRO.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #3D #Architecture #CAD

  5. A full featured gcode platform used for interfacing with advanced CNC controllers like GRBL and TinyG.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Photos & Graphics #Tool #3D 4 social mentions

  6. OpenBuilds CONTROL is an application for connecting to, and controlling, your CNC, Laser, Plasma or Dragknife machine.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #3D #Photos & Graphics #Tool

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