I need someone to build me a simple gcode file

See OpenBuilds CAM Gcode Creator - Public Beta

 

You need to create a model in a CAD software. Then you need to create the gcode with CAM software like OpenBuilds CAM. It takes about 30 seconds to make a rectangle in CAD software like Sketchup or Fusion360 and export it as a .dxf file. Unless you learn how to do it, you will have a paperweight for a machine. Fusion360 is free: Fusion 360 for Personal Use | Fusion 360 | Autodesk So is Sketchup. I prefer Fusion 360 because it is more intuitive to me. Sketchup Make 2017 is the most recent version that can be downloaded. Downloading older versions | SketchUp Help

Here is a 90 x 3 rectangle. Now you can use OpenBuilds CAM to create your gcode. See attached:

 

OpenBuilds CAM has a rectangle tool built in, saves you 30 seconds

 

Actually closer to a minute because it took Fusion about 30 seconds to load.

I forgot you could draw in OpenBuilds CAM.

 

Is the truth though, you will have to face the learning curve. Its easier than creating a post asking for help, so work through it - knowledge is power

 

You can do the drawing AND the Gcode in Sketchup
draw the flat rectangle of the size you want
set the cut parameters for SketchUcam
add the toolpath around the outside of the rectangle
generate Gcode
transfer to CONTROL (the latest SketchUcam has a button for this!)

 

now watch the attached video
note:

1. If you want to cut inside the 3mm wide rectangle your bit has to be smaller than 3mm
2. if you want the slot hollowed out you need to select 'pocket' not 'inside cut'.
   
3. YOU need to research feeds and speeds for your material, if you go too fast or too slow, there can be problems. Same for RPM and bit choice.
4. Depth of cut depends mostly on your machine stiffness. 0.5mm at a time may be too much, or it may be easy, it all depends on the machine and the material.
5. You will need to jog the tool to the bottom left corner of your proposed cut and use the 'setzero' buttons as needed, same for Z, the tool must be barely touching the surface of the material for Z zero setting. Research 'the paper method of touching off'.

 

When working with most of our FTDI products you are going to be using the FTDI as a "Virtual Com Port" or VCP. This is important to note when looking at the FTDI driver download page. We will NOT be installing any D2XX drivers.

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• Download the driver to your computer https://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP/MacOSX/FTDIUSBSerialDriver_v2_4_4.dmg
• Open the installer DMG file
• Open the FTDIUSBSerial.pkg file. This will open an installer dialog box. Click continue through the main windows, and agree to terms of software license agreement to install

** note : ** This operation will require Administrative access.

• Enter your admin password
• Click Install Software
• Wait while install processes
• Installation should be successful

 

How well do you trust the wiring job? docs:blackbox:faq-usb-connection-failed [OpenBuilds Documentation] could be the reason

 

if it works on the other one, but not the macbook, it still boils down to FTDI drivers for the Mac. We sadly cannot provide IT support, so speak to your local Apple service agent, IT guy