Convert Gcode to tap file

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sinardet
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Convert Gcode to tap file

Post by sinardet »

Hi,
I would like to convert gcode file from picengrave software to tap , cause I would to use it with my cnc shark controller software.
So if everyone knows how to do it could give me the solution..
Thanks

4DThinker
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Re: Convert Gcode to tap file

Post by 4DThinker »

The G-Code in a Tap file is preceded by header info the controller looks for. It is added by the post processor when tool paths are saved. I know I've been able to get .TAP files to run on my tinyG controller which simply ignores header info, but suspect you'll need to add header info to get the shark controller to think it is a legit .TAP file.

sinardet
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Re: Convert Gcode to tap file

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Thanks for your advice.
I will try it and return the result.
Cheers

sinardet
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Re: Convert Gcode to tap file

Post by sinardet »

hi,
I come back for more questions.
In fact, I would like to use a laser engraver on my cnc shark , I stopped my choose on jtechphotonics with pic laser lite software.
The only probleme is that their software made gcode files and my cnc shark control panel doesn't know to understand that code.
Perhaps someone can tell me if it's a good choose or how to solve this trouble.
Thanks

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