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The option II of the G-Code converter was designed for images composed mostly of solid colors, like shapes and letters, and allows the user to have more control over the tool selection and material removal. The method is also base in color depth similar to a mesh created from the image. See example bellow.

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Bitmap size: The bitmap size is given in pixel and represents the actual bitmap width and height. The Ratio is the width divide by the height. The size of the bitmap is used to calculate the resulting carving dimensions.

Combine: When YZ Axis is checked linear motion on the Y and Z axis are combined, creating a wave effect. If not checked change on the Z Axis offset 90 degrees with respect to the Y Axis motion.

The tool diameter.

Mill vertical and Mill Horizontal define the direction of milling process. When both checked the g-code file contain code for a vertical pass and then for a horizontal pass

Tool geometric

Carving dimension: The carving dimension represents the size of the bitmap to be machined projected in the material stock. Image to G-Code will try to maintain the aspect ratio of the original bitmap.  The initial value is set by the program.

Depth: Maximum depth penetration on the Z Axis. In the color table white is equal to 0 and black is equal to the depth value. If the reversed option is checked then black is equal to 0 and white is equal to depth value.

Adv. Steps: The steps required to advance the tool its full diameter base in the tool geometric.

Side Steps: The steps required to advance the tool its full diameter each scan line base in the tool geometric.

 

Tool Path Example:

 

 

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