MIDILLI G-Code Generator for CNC Routers

Description

MIDILLI G-Code Generator is a free and versatile command-line tool for creating G-Codes files to prepare box-shaped parts. It supports circular drill holes, rectangular cutouts, and precise dimensions in metric units. The generated G-code files are compatible with CNC routers supporting GRBL, ensuring seamless design preparation.

Derived from the in-house MIDILLI Tech Automation Suite, this tool is a simplified yet robust solution.

It is offered free for non-commercial use. You can find the full license details here.

User Manual can be found here.

Check version history here.

Features

• Box Creation:
  • Generate rectangular shapes with up to six sides to form a complete box structures.
  • Option to omit any side during box design.
  • Option to use the sizing for the inner volume or the outer volume.
• Customizable Cutouts:
  • Create holes or rectangular cutouts (also called components) on specific sides of the box with precise locations.
  • Create screw holes on top or bottom^* side with the given screw diameter.
• Component Rotation:
  • Rotate components to any specified angle.
• Recess Support:
  • Create flush surfaces with custom dimensions that prevent movement of e.g., button caps and improve functionality.
  • Create recesses for screw heads^*.
• Bit Diameter Compensation:
  • Compensate the bit diameter to create exactly the specified drill holes/cutouts.
  • Straight and V-shaped bits are supported.
• Feedrate:
  • Set feedrate for movement on axes.
• Layered Outputs:
  • Separate component, recess, outline layers’ outputs to only perform a single step at a time.
• Material Thickness:
  • Adjust material thickness for accurate cuts and fits.
• Box Sizing:
  • Automatically adjust box sizes for inner or outer edges, depending on user preference.

_{* Using recess for screws on bottom side requires manual flipping of the surface.}