This project is a CLI tool for generating G-code for flattening wood slabs on a CNC machine. It allows users to specify the width, length, stepover, depth, and other parameters to generate G-code to flatten a given slab.

To use the CLI tool, follow these steps:

1. Run the CLI tool by executing the command python flatten.py, setting slab parameters as documented below.

2. Copy the output of the program to your clipbboard

3. Paste the G-code into your CNC controller, such as Mach4

4. Zero your axes

   1. Set your Z-axis zero to the upper-most height of the slab
   2. Set your X-axis zero to the side of the slab closest to true X0
   3. Set your Y-Axis zero to the side of the slab closest to true Y0

5. Run the program to flatten your slab

The CLI tool provides several options to customize the flattening process. Here are the available options:

• --feed-rate: Specify the feed rate in IPM (Inches Per Minute).

• --spindle-speed: Specify the spindle speed in RPM.

• --skip-direction: Specify the direction to skip (forward or backwards).

• --passes: Specify the number of passes at a specific Z coordinate to take.

• --depth: Specify the depth of cut.

• --stepover: Specify the stepover.

• --width: Specify the width (X axis) of the workpiece to flatten.

• --length: Specify the length (Y axis) of the workpiece to flatten.

Prefer a UI? Install Django (python -m pip install django) and run:

python manage.py runserver

Then open http://127.0.0.1:8000/ and fill in the form to generate G-code without the CLI prompts.

• Install dependencies: python -m pip install -r requirements.txt
• Run tests: pytest

• Ensure DNS: A flattener.ryanlee.site -> <dokku-server-ip>
• Add domain: dokku domains:add flattener flattener.ryanlee.site
• Remove default internal host: dokku domains:remove flattener flattener.dokku0214onubuntu2004-s-1vcpu-1gb-sfo3-01
• Enable TLS: dokku letsencrypt:enable flattener
• Verify: dokku domains:report flattener shows only your real domain

This project is licensed under the MIT License.