Loading the G-Code
Loading from a local file on Disk
In order to load a local G-Code file on disk,
you just drag and drop the file on top of the browser window with Chillipepr In
Recent Files
Chillipepr seems to cache the most recent files that have been dragged / dropped onto it.
If you need to clear the cache for any reason the controls at the upper left can be used.
These can also reset the G-Code to the default Chillipepr logo.
Widgets
There are a number of widgets available that can be handy to use
- Auto-Level - This can be used with an inductive sensor to map out the imperfections in a copper board before milling.
- JSCut - This can be used to directly import G-Code from JSCut
- Eagle BRD Import - This can be used for importing a Eagle board file in and converting it to G-Code.
For Gerber files from other ECad software such as KiCad I’d suggest looking at FlatCAM first then using the Auto-level feature in combination. - TouchPlate - Can be used (once we have a sensor setup) to position the end of the mill bit on the Z Axis correctly.