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How to level the spoiler board

Discussion in 'Sketchup Help' started by Ringo Davis, May 13, 2015.

  1. Ringo Davis

    Ringo Davis Member

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    I don't think my spoiler board is level. Is there any easy way to cut a mm off a large area? My bed is 10" X 14".
    Thanks
     
  2. swarfer

    swarfer Moderator Staff Member

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    I use a python script to generate Gcode for this. I have attached the script and 2 files generated from it, one for 10" X and one for 14" X
    they both use a 1/8" bit to take of 40 thou in 2 passes.

    If you want to run the script you just need to install python, it is free, and once installed you should be able to double click the script file and it will pop up the data dialog.
     

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  3. Ringo Davis

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    Very cool. Thanks.
    ringo
     
  4. TigerPilot

    TigerPilot Well-Known Member

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    swarfer, I'm curious to why you used python to do it. Isn't it easier to do it in SketchUp? Just make a square and use the pocket tool. I have it done in ten seconds.
     
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    sure you can pocket.... (-:
    the python script is from the linuxcnc web site. it can be used alone, or integrated with LinuxCNC to generate the gcode within the Axis display environment and I thought just a cool and quick way to do one thing very well (and to show I am not totally fixated on SketchUcam :)
     

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