post processor for SMC5-5-N-N controller

[ghiggsUVQ9T]

Would you please consider creating a post processor for the standalone controller.

I have tried Mach3 post and Linuxcnc posts for this controller but the controller does not like some of the code at all 😞

Thanks

Glen

[Anonymous]

I'd like that too. It looks like a nice controller to update to. If it had a good post processor it could be more popular

[Anonymous]

I have one it can be used with a little messing with the post but still unpredictable

[Anonymous]

Hi, Roger Webb here, I use standard G-code mm (tap) output for the SMC controller, I have had no issues with running up to a million lines of 3D G-code. I have videos of the SMC running a CNC router that I built on YouTube.

[MigF117]

Hi Roger

What is the Post Process name you use in Fusion 360?

[Anonymous]

Hi,
The post-processor I use for Fusion 360 is - Gcode mm (tap) and Mach3 Gcode
mm tap.
To my knowledge, the SMC doesn't recognize inch Gcode only mm

[nvision81]

I have a custom Post-processor that I made for the SMC - even prints router dial setting fro your selected speeds if using a router.

[MigF117]

Hi @nvision81 

Could you share your custom Post-processor?

[scruff.r]

@nvision81, it's nice that you tell us that you did that 👍

However, it would have been so much more helpful to also contribute it to the community 😉

[scruff.r]

@Anonymous, thanks for the hint, but excuse my ignorance.

Where would I find these post-processors in Fusion 360? 

When I go to the MANUFACTURING space and there go to MANAGE and select Post Library I do get a list of manufacturers and their respective post-processors. 

However, when I enter any of your suggested post-processor names "Gcode mm (tap)" or "Mach3 Gcode
mm tap" (even in part only) I don't get any hits.

The closest were "Artsoft - Mach3Mill" and "CNC Router Parts - CNC Router Parts (Mach3Mill)".

https://cam.autodesk.com/hsmposts? didn't really help me any further either.

[Anonymous]

Hi All,

This seems a very interesting option to the Mach3/4 . my big question is, Does it support screw cutting/threading for cnc turning please.

[tomvjoha]

Hi

just set up my SMC5 and wondering what post processor to use, and as i see the Gcode alternatives suggested by @Anonymous are not available in my version as far as i can see. maybe there is a shared processor to download somewhere? or is there a usable alternative in 360?

[Anonymous]

I used sheet cam and edited the post
The std post saw the drawing pionts as circles

[randyt150]

The community need a postprocessor for the SMC5. Looking at the manual it does use a lot of the G codes and M codes I have used with Mach3. I can't get it to load or run some of the code I have made with Fusion.

I would be open to paying a small amount for the post processor if it worked well. 

I build CNC custom equipment and would like to use the SMC5 controller on more projects but it is way to hard to make work. Please someone make a post processor for this product.

[scruff.r]

@randyt150, sorry for the late reply - I hope you weren't stuck all this time.

Since I also didn't get any feedback on my own post, I read up on how to tweak stock post-processors and modified the  Mach3Mill post-processor to work with my SMC5 and DIY CNC router. 

Unfortunately this forum doesn't allow uploading .cps files but if you PM me, we may find a way to send you the file.