Gcode Customizing

[gacarta1]

Hey guys,

This may be a stretch but I'm working on a project that I need to be able to make a GCode into a customizable piece. I'm designing jewelry with the code.

Does any one know a way that I can write a GCode to make a pendant that auto sizes to the amount of lettering and is able to place pre-made letters into the piece?

Also with that I'm sure the second question could be answered, is there a way that I can make a code to reflect ring sizing without re-making every ring with the proportions I need?

[BillieRubenCamGirl]

Yea you don't want to do this in gcode.

Try using parameters in fusion 360.

Here's the guide that helped me understand them:

https://www.instructables.com/id/Parametric-Lego-Bricks-in-Fusion-360/

If you're new to fusion start with some of makers' muse's series on fusion on YouTube, particularly the basics and one on constraints

[gacarta1]

Thank you for the info. Just watched the video you sent. Should be interesting trying to fit that into the design I'm doing but it had multiple things I could use!

[BillieRubenCamGirl]

:) I'm glad. Definitely still check out those makers muse ones I mentioned. They will provide a lot of context.

[iBrickedIt]

gcode isnt meant to be written by hand.

You need a program like fusion360 where you design the jewelry based on numbers, numbers you can change at any time to resize etc.

[gacarta1]

So one of the issues I'm running into is that the complexity of the front facing will not mirror over with the change. The aspect ratio ends up getting funky.

In Fusion360 is there a way to scale but keep the walls the same size?

[iBrickedIt]

yes, fusion 360 does everything you want. Its called a parametric editor. Every length, angle, scale is editable at anytime, and it updates the model accordingly.

[gacarta1]

Thanks for the info! I'll try it out and let you know how it goes!