RCFoamCutter - The Software
There are 3 options to run our machines:
1. Using the old PC printer port - this option will only work on WinXP or Win7 32 bit OS
2. Using USB adapter UC100 - The adapter will work with Win7 64 bit, Win8 and win10
3. Using Arduino with DevCNC-USB software -
4 Axis stepper motor driver board
WinXP or Win7 32 Bit
Mach3
25 pin connctor
printer port
Mach3
Parallel Port
Left X motor
Left Y motor
Right X motor
Right Y motor
OR
4 Axis stepper motor driver board
Win7, Win8 , Win 10
Mach3
Mach3
Mach3
USB
Mach3

USB
Mach3
USB
Left X motor
Left Y motor
Right X motor
Right Y motor
4 Axis stepper motor driver board
Win7, Win8 , Win 10
Mach3
USB
Mach3
DevCNC
DevCNC
USB

Left X motor
Left Y motor
Right X motor
Right Y motor
The Process & Software
Foam cutting requires 3 steps:
1. Design - 2D shapes - save in DXF format (R14 or 2000 are preferred)
2. Convert the DXF to G code - use DevFoam or other g code generation tools
In order to generate G code (convert DXF to G code in order to run the machine) we recommend using DevFoam - for straight cuts
and DevFoamPro for tapered shapes. Program can be found here www.devcad.com
3. To run the 4 axis hot wire machine, there are two options.
Option 1 - Using Mach3 available from
If using WinXP or Win7 32 bit windows machine with an onboard parallel port, setup the program as in this link
If using Win7 64 bit, Win 8 or Win10, you will need to use the UC100 or an equivalent adapter, make sure to install all
the necessary driver and then setup mach3.
Option 2 - Using DevCNC available from
Using DevCNC requires a different hardware package
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DevFoam and DevFoamPro setup
Follow the step by step instructions in the video below
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