The Next Wave CNC HD controllers with LCD Pendant are compatible with a myriad of gcode commands based on GRBL, however, it is not compatible with all gcode commands. The information listed below are the known compatible Gcode commands that we currently use in conjunction with Vectric's Vcarve and Aspire software. Next Wave CNC does not have post processors available for other CAD/CAM software such as Fusion 360, Rhino CAD, BobCad, Auto-Desk, and Solid Works to name a few. Please also see the links below for Vectric's Post Processor Editing Guide, a list of the current Next Wave CNC Post Processors for Vcarve and Aspire, as well as an attached example file of gcode generated through the Vcarve design software. Next Wave CNC is not able to support or assist with building custom gcode or post-processor for other CAD/CAM software. We hope the information provided here can provide a starting point if you choose to use another CAD/CAM software.
Vectric Ltd. Post Processor Editing Guide
Next Wave CNC Post Processor list
Supported G-Code
Non-Modal Commands: G4
Motion Modes: G0, G1, G2, G3
Unit Modes: G20, G21
Distance Modes: G90, G91
Program Flow: M2
Spindle Control: M3, M5
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Variable Name |
Output using |
Value |
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FEED_RATE |
[F] |
Current Feed Rate. |
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CUT_RATE |
[FC] |
Current Cut Feed Rate. |
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PLUNGE_RATE |
[FP] |
Current Plunge Feed Rate. |
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SPINDLE_SPEED |
[S] |
Current Spindle Speed in R.P.M. |
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POWER |
[P] |
Current power setting for jet-based tools (e.g. lasers) |
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X_POSITION |
[X] |
Current coordinate of tool position in X axis. |
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Y_POSITION |
[Y] |
Current coordinate of tool position in Y axis. |
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Z_POSITION |
[Z] |
Current coordinate of tool position in Z axis. |
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A_POSITION |
[A] |
Current coordinate of tool position in A axis. |
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ARC_CENTRE_I_INC_POSITION |
[I] |
Arc centre in X Axis (relative to last X,Y position). |
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ARC_CENTRE_J_INC_POSITION |
[J] |
Arc centre in Y Axis (relative to last X,Y position). |