FabLab

Intro

In this repository you'll find a collection of tools and software that can be used in Maker spaces and FabLabs.

The focus is mainly on open source and free software that is Linux compatible.

This is a work under progress. Feel free to add your suggestions.

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CAD Tools

Tools you could use to make your digital designs with. Also tools to design PCB's with are added in this list.

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Generators

When you don't have the time or expertise to draw something your self you can use a generator to generate an enclosure or a set of gears.

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Nesting software

Combine multiple designs nested tightly together.

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CNC CAM Tools

This tools can be used to go from a digital design to toolpaths, GCODE, NC files to control your CNC machine.

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3D printer CAM Tools / slicers

This tools can be used to go from a digital design to toolpaths, GCODE, NC files to control your CNC machine.

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G-CODE simulators

Before you send your machine code you might want to check for errors. You can do this with a simulator.

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CNC Controllers.

This tools can be used to control your CNC machine set your origin, calibrate your machine, send G-Code..

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Electronics

Tools for electronics simulation and design.

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Pick and place

Tools for pick and place CNC machines

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File sharing sites

Site with free and open source design files.

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Library

Free sources of information on the web on everything a maker may desire.

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Fonts

Fonts ideal for laser cutting or CNC machining.

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Plotters

Everything for drawing machines.

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To be added

• https://www.reddit.com/r/electronics/comments/ap6m45/curated_list_of_awesome_free_and_open_source/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/coolguides/comments/9irkqd/the_best_completely_free_software_alternatives/e6nu8jg/
• https://wiki.shapeoko.com/index.php/Programming