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T0
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M6 T0.0
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# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
# *****************************************************************************
# * *
# * (c) sliptonic (shopinthewoods@gmail.com) 2014 *
# * (c) Gauthier Briere - 2018, 2019 *
# * (c) Schildkroet - 2019-2020 *
# * (c) Gary L Hasson - 2020 *
# * *
# * This file is part of the FreeCAD CAx development system. *
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# * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify *
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# *****************************************************************************
from datetime import datetime
import argparse
import shlex
import FreeCAD
from FreeCAD import Units
import PathScripts.PathUtil as PathUtil
import PathScripts.PostUtils as PostUtils
Revised = '2021-10-21' # Revision date for this file.
# *****************************************************************************
# * Due to the fundamentals of the FreeCAD pre-processor, *
# * this post processor can only operate in the following modes: *
# * G90 Absolute positions *
# * G21 Metric units (mm) *
# * G17 XY plane (3 axis vertical milling only) *
# * *
# *****************************************************************************
TOOLTIP = '''
Generate g-code from a Path that is compatible with the Duet controller (RepRapFirmware).
import rrf_post
rrf_post.export(object, "/path/to/file.nc")
'''
# *****************************************************************************
# * Initial configuration, not changeable *
# *****************************************************************************
MOTION_MODE = 'G90' # G90 only, for absolute moves
WORK_PLANE = 'G17' # G17 only, XY plane, for vertical milling
UNITS = 'G21' # G21 only, for metric
UNIT_FORMAT = 'mm'
UNIT_FEED_FORMAT = 'mm/min'
# *****************************************************************************
# * Initial configuration, changeable via command line arguments *
# *****************************************************************************
PRECISION = 3 # Decimal places displayed for metric
DRILL_RETRACT_MODE = 'G98' # End of drill-cycle retractation type. G99
# is the alternative.
TRANSLATE_DRILL_CYCLES = True # If true, G81, G82, and G83 are translated
# into G0/G1 moves
OUTPUT_TOOL_CHANGE = False # Do not output M6 tool change (comment it)
RETURN_TO = None # None = No movement at end of program
SPINDLE_WAIT = 3 # 0 == No waiting after M3 / M4
MODAL = False # True: Commands are suppressed if they are
# the same as the previous line
LINENR = 100 # Line number starting value
LINEINCR = 10 # Line number increment
PRE_OPERATION = '''''' # Pre operation text will be inserted before
# every operation
POST_OPERATION = '''''' # Post operation text will be inserted after
# every operation
TOOL_CHANGE = '''''' # Tool Change commands will be inserted
# before a tool change
# *****************************************************************************
# * Initial gcode output options, changeable via command line arguments *
# *****************************************************************************
OUTPUT_HEADER = True # Output header in output gcode file
OUTPUT_COMMENTS = True # Comments in output gcode file
OUTPUT_FINISH = False # Include an operation finished comment
OUTPUT_PATH = False # Include a Path: comment
OUTPUT_RRF_CONFIG = True # Display expected #defines for RRF config
OUTPUT_LINE_NUMBERS = False # Output line numbers in output gcode file
OUTPUT_BCNC = False # Add bCNC operation block headers in output
# gcode file
SHOW_EDITOR = True # Display the resulting gcode file
# *****************************************************************************
# * Command line arguments *
# *****************************************************************************
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(prog='rrf', add_help=False)
parser.add_argument(
'--header',
action='store_true',
help='output headers (default)')
parser.add_argument(
'--no-header',
action='store_true',
help='suppress header output')
parser.add_argument(
'--comments',
action='store_true',
help='output comment (default)')
parser.add_argument(
'--no-comments',
action='store_true',
help='suppress comment output')
parser.add_argument(
'--finish-comments',
action='store_true',
help='output finish-comment')
parser.add_argument(
'--no-finish-comments',
action='store_true',
help='suppress finish-comment output (default)')
parser.add_argument(
'--path-comments',
action='store_true',
help='output path-comment')
parser.add_argument(
'--no-path-comments',
action='store_true',
help='suppress path-comment output (default)')
parser.add_argument(
'--rrf-config',
action='store_true',
help='output #defines for RRF')
parser.add_argument(
'--no-rrf-config',
action='store_true',
help='suppress output #defines for RRF (default)')
parser.add_argument(
'--line-numbers',
action='store_true',
help='prefix with line numbers')
parser.add_argument(
'--no-line-numbers',
action='store_true',
help='do not prefix with line numbers (default)')
parser.add_argument(
'--show-editor',
action='store_true',
help='pop up editor before writing output (default)')
parser.add_argument(
'--no-show-editor',
action='store_true',
help='do not pop up editor before writing output')
parser.add_argument(
'--precision',
default='3',
help='number of digits of precision, default=3')
parser.add_argument(
'--translate_drill',
action='store_true',
help='translate drill cycles G81, G82, G83 into G0/G1 movements (default)')
parser.add_argument(
'--no-translate_drill',
action='store_true',
help='do not translate drill cycles G81, G82, G83 into G0/G1 movements')
parser.add_argument(
'--preamble',
help='set commands to be issued before the first command, default=""')
parser.add_argument(
'--postamble',
help='set commands to be issued after the last command, default="M5"')
parser.add_argument(
'--tool-change', action='store_true',
help='Insert M6 for all tool changes')
parser.add_argument(
'--wait-for-spindle',
type=int,
default=3,
help='Wait for spindle to reach desired speed after M3 or M4, default=0')
parser.add_argument(
'--return-to',
default='',
help='When done, move to, e.g. --return-to="3.175, 4.702, 50.915"')
parser.add_argument(
'--bcnc',
action='store_true',
help='Add Job operations as bCNC block headers. \
Consider suppressing existing comments: Add argument --no-comments')
parser.add_argument(
'--no-bcnc',
action='store_true',
help='suppress bCNC block header output (default)')
TOOLTIP_ARGS = parser.format_help()
# *****************************************************************************
# * RRF *
# * Ignores commands that it does not implement. *
# * Some machining-related commands may conflict with gcodes that RRF *
# * has assigned to 3D printing commands. *
# * Therefore, check FreeCAD gcodes for conflicts with RRF. *
# * RRF ignores the ENTIRE COMMAND LINE if there is more than *
# * one command per line. *
# *****************************************************************************
# Default preamble text will appear at the beginning of the gcode output file.
PREAMBLE = ''''''
# Default postamble text will appear following the last operation.
POSTAMBLE = '''M5
'''
# *****************************************************************************
# * Internal global variables *
# *****************************************************************************
MOTION_COMMANDS = ['G0', 'G00', 'G1', 'G01', 'G2', 'G02', 'G3', 'G03']
RAPID_MOVES = ['G0', 'G00'] # Rapid moves gcode commands definition
SUPPRESS_COMMANDS = [] # These commands are ignored by commenting them out
COMMAND_SPACE = ' '
# Global variables storing current position (Use None for safety.)
CURRENT_X = None
CURRENT_Y = None
CURRENT_Z = None
def processArguments(argstring):
global OUTPUT_HEADER
global OUTPUT_COMMENTS
global OUTPUT_FINISH
global OUTPUT_PATH
global OUTPUT_RRF_CONFIG
global OUTPUT_LINE_NUMBERS
global SHOW_EDITOR
global PREAMBLE
global POSTAMBLE
global UNITS
global UNIT_FEED_FORMAT
global UNIT_FORMAT
global TRANSLATE_DRILL_CYCLES
global OUTPUT_TOOL_CHANGE
global SPINDLE_WAIT
global RETURN_TO
global OUTPUT_BCNC
global PRECISION
try:
args = parser.parse_args(shlex.split(argstring))
if args.no_header:
OUTPUT_HEADER = False
if args.header:
OUTPUT_HEADER = True
if args.no_comments:
OUTPUT_COMMENTS = False
if args.comments:
OUTPUT_COMMENTS = True
if args.no_finish_comments:
OUTPUT_FINISH = False
if args.finish_comments:
OUTPUT_FINISH = True
if args.no_path_comments:
OUTPUT_PATH = False
if args.path_comments:
OUTPUT_PATH = True
if args.no_rrf_config:
OUTPUT_RRF_CONFIG = False
if args.rrf_config:
OUTPUT_RRF_CONFIG = True
if args.no_line_numbers:
OUTPUT_LINE_NUMBERS = False
if args.line_numbers:
OUTPUT_LINE_NUMBERS = True
if args.no_show_editor:
SHOW_EDITOR = False
if args.show_editor:
SHOW_EDITOR = True
if args.preamble is not None:
PREAMBLE = args.preamble
if args.postamble is not None:
POSTAMBLE = args.postamble
if args.no_translate_drill:
TRANSLATE_DRILL_CYCLES = False
if args.translate_drill:
TRANSLATE_DRILL_CYCLES = True
if args.tool_change:
OUTPUT_TOOL_CHANGE = True
if args.return_to:
RETURN_TO = args.return_to
if RETURN_TO.find(',') == -1:
RETURN_TO = None
print('--return-to coordinates must be specified as:')
print('--return-to "x.n,y.n,z.n"')
if args.bcnc:
OUTPUT_BCNC = True
if args.no_bcnc:
OUTPUT_BCNC = False
SPINDLE_WAIT = args.wait_for_spindle
PRECISION = args.precision
except Exception as e:
return False
return True
# For debug...
def dump(obj):
for attr in dir(obj):
try:
if attr.startswith('__'):
continue
print('>' + attr + '<')
attr_text = "%s = %s" % (attr, getattr(obj, attr))
if attr in ['HorizFeed', 'VertFeed']:
print('==============\n', attr_text)
if 'mm/s' in attr_text:
print('===> metric values <===')
except Exception: # Insignificant errors
# print('==>', obj, attr)
pass
def export(objectslist, filename, argstring):
if not processArguments(argstring):
return None
global UNITS
global UNIT_FORMAT
global UNIT_FEED_FORMAT
global MOTION_MODE
global SUPPRESS_COMMANDS
print('Post Processor: ' + __name__ + ' postprocessing...')
gcode = ''
# Write header:
if OUTPUT_HEADER:
gcode += linenumber() + '(Exported by FreeCAD)\n'
gcode += linenumber() + '(Post Processor: ' + __name__
gcode += '.py, version: ' + Revised + ')\n'
gcode += linenumber() + '(Output Time:' + str(datetime.now()) + ')\n'
# Suppress drill-cycle commands:
if TRANSLATE_DRILL_CYCLES:
SUPPRESS_COMMANDS += ['G80', 'G98', 'G99']
# Write the preamble:
if OUTPUT_COMMENTS:
gcode += linenumber() + '(Begin preamble)\n'
for line in PREAMBLE.splitlines(True):
gcode += linenumber() + line
# Write these settings AFTER the preamble,
# to prevent the preamble from changing these:
if OUTPUT_COMMENTS:
gcode += linenumber() + '(Default Configuration)\n'
gcode += linenumber() + MOTION_MODE + '\n'
gcode += linenumber() + UNITS + '\n'
gcode += linenumber() + WORK_PLANE + '\n'
for obj in objectslist:
# Debug...
# print('\n' + '*'*70 + '\n')
# dump(obj)
# print('\n' + '*'*70 + '\n')
if not hasattr(obj, 'Path'):
print('The object ' + obj.Name +
' is not a path. Please select only path and Compounds.')
return
# Skip inactive operations:
if PathUtil.opProperty(obj, 'Active') is False:
continue
# Do the pre_op:
if OUTPUT_BCNC:
gcode += linenumber() + '(Block-name: ' + obj.Label + ')\n'
gcode += linenumber() + '(Block-expand: 0)\n'
gcode += linenumber() + '(Block-enable: 1)\n'
if OUTPUT_COMMENTS:
gcode += linenumber() + '(Begin operation: ' + obj.Label + ')\n'
for line in PRE_OPERATION.splitlines(True):
gcode += linenumber() + line
# Get coolant mode:
coolantMode = 'None' # None is the word returned from the operation
if hasattr(obj, 'CoolantMode') or hasattr(obj, 'Base') and \
hasattr(obj.Base, 'CoolantMode'):
if hasattr(obj, 'CoolantMode'):
coolantMode = obj.CoolantMode
else:
coolantMode = obj.Base.CoolantMode
# Turn coolant on if required:
if OUTPUT_COMMENTS:
if not coolantMode == 'None':
gcode += linenumber() + '(Coolant On:' + coolantMode + ')\n'
if coolantMode == 'Flood':
gcode += linenumber() + 'M8\n'
if coolantMode == 'Mist':
gcode += linenumber() + 'M7\n'
# Parse the op:
gcode += parse(obj)
# Do the post_op:
if OUTPUT_COMMENTS and OUTPUT_FINISH:
gcode += linenumber() + '(Finish operation: ' + obj.Label + ')\n'
for line in POST_OPERATION.splitlines(True):
gcode += linenumber() + line
# Turn coolant off if previously enabled:
if not coolantMode == 'None':
if OUTPUT_COMMENTS:
gcode += linenumber() + '(Coolant Off:' + coolantMode + ')\n'
gcode += linenumber() + 'M9\n'
# Do the post_amble:
if OUTPUT_BCNC:
gcode += linenumber() + '(Block-name: post_amble)\n'
gcode += linenumber() + '(Block-expand: 0)\n'
gcode += linenumber() + '(Block-enable: 1)\n'
if OUTPUT_COMMENTS:
gcode += linenumber() + '(Begin postamble)\n'
for line in POSTAMBLE.splitlines(True):
gcode += linenumber() + line
# Optionally add a final XYZ position to the end of the gcode:
if RETURN_TO:
first_comma = RETURN_TO.find(',')
last_comma = RETURN_TO.rfind(',') # == first_comma if only one comma
ref_X = ' X' + RETURN_TO[0: first_comma].strip()
# Z is optional:
if last_comma != first_comma:
ref_Z = ' Z' + RETURN_TO[last_comma + 1:].strip()
ref_Y = ' Y' + RETURN_TO[first_comma + 1:last_comma].strip()
else:
ref_Z = ''
ref_Y = ' Y' + RETURN_TO[first_comma + 1:].strip()
gcode += linenumber() + 'G0' + ref_X + ref_Y + ref_Z + '\n'
# Optionally add recommended RRF configuration to gcode file:
if OUTPUT_RRF_CONFIG:
gcode += linenumber() + '(RRF Configuration)\n'
gcode += linenumber() + '(The following should be enabled in)\n'
gcode += linenumber() + '(the config.g)\n'
gcode += linenumber() + '(M453)\n'
# Show the gcode result dialog:
if FreeCAD.GuiUp and SHOW_EDITOR:
dia = PostUtils.GCodeEditorDialog()
dia.editor.setText(gcode)
result = dia.exec_()
if result:
final = dia.editor.toPlainText()
else:
final = gcode
else:
final = gcode
print('Done postprocessing.')
# Write the file:
with open(filename, 'w') as fp:
fp.write(final)
def linenumber():
if not OUTPUT_LINE_NUMBERS:
return ''
global LINENR
global LINEINCR
LINENR += LINEINCR
return 'N' + str(LINENR) + ' '
def format_outlist(strTable):
# construct the line for the final output
global COMMAND_SPACE
s = ''
for w in strTable:
s += w + COMMAND_SPACE
return s.strip()
def parse(pathobj):
global DRILL_RETRACT_MODE
global MOTION_MODE
global CURRENT_X
global CURRENT_Y
global CURRENT_Z
out = ''
lastcommand = None
precision_string = '.' + str(PRECISION) + 'f'
params = ['X', 'Y', 'Z', 'A', 'B', 'C', 'U', 'V', 'W', 'I', 'J', 'K', 'F',
'S', 'T', 'Q', 'R', 'L', 'P']
if hasattr(pathobj, 'Group'): # We have a compound or project.
if OUTPUT_COMMENTS:
out += linenumber() + '(Compound: ' + pathobj.Label + ')\n'
for p in pathobj.Group:
out += parse(p)
return out
else: # Parsing simple path
# groups might contain non-path things like stock.
if not hasattr(pathobj, 'Path'):
return out
if OUTPUT_COMMENTS and OUTPUT_PATH:
out += linenumber() + '(Path: ' + pathobj.Label + ')\n'
for c in pathobj.Path.Commands:
outlist = []
command = c.Name
outlist.append(command)
# Debug:
# print('pathobj.Path.Commands:', c)
# If modal is True, delete duplicate commands:
if MODAL:
if command == lastcommand:
outlist.pop(0)
# Add the remaining parameters in order:
for param in params:
if param in c.Parameters:
if param == 'F':
if command not in RAPID_MOVES:
feedRate = Units.Quantity(
c.Parameters['F'], FreeCAD.Units.Velocity)
if feedRate.getValueAs(UNIT_FEED_FORMAT) > 0.0:
outlist.append(param + format(float(
feedRate.getValueAs(UNIT_FEED_FORMAT)),
precision_string))
elif param in ['T', 'H', 'D', 'S', 'P', 'L']:
outlist.append(param + str(c.Parameters[param]))
elif param in ['A', 'B', 'C']:
outlist.append(param + format(
c.Parameters[param], precision_string))
# [X, Y, Z, U, V, W, I, J, K, R, Q]
else:
pos = Units.Quantity(
c.Parameters[param], FreeCAD.Units.Length)
outlist.append(param + format(float(
pos.getValueAs(UNIT_FORMAT)), precision_string))
# Store the latest command:
lastcommand = command
# Capture the current position for subsequent calculations:
if command in MOTION_COMMANDS:
if 'X' in c.Parameters:
CURRENT_X = Units.Quantity(
c.Parameters['X'], FreeCAD.Units.Length)
if 'Y' in c.Parameters:
CURRENT_Y = Units.Quantity(
c.Parameters['Y'], FreeCAD.Units.Length)
if 'Z' in c.Parameters:
CURRENT_Z = Units.Quantity(
c.Parameters['Z'], FreeCAD.Units.Length)
if command in ('G98', 'G99'):
DRILL_RETRACT_MODE = command
if TRANSLATE_DRILL_CYCLES:
if command in ('G81', 'G82', 'G83'):
out += drill_translate(outlist, command, c.Parameters)
# Erase the line just translated:
outlist = []
if SPINDLE_WAIT > 0:
if command in ('M3', 'M03', 'M4', 'M04'):
out += linenumber() + format_outlist(outlist) + '\n'
# RRF: P for milliseconds, S for seconds, change P to S
out += linenumber()
out += format_outlist(['G4', 'S%s' % SPINDLE_WAIT])
out += '\n'
outlist = []
# Check for Tool Change:
if command in ('M6', 'M06'):
if OUTPUT_COMMENTS:
out += linenumber() + '(Begin toolchange)\n'
if OUTPUT_TOOL_CHANGE:
for line in TOOL_CHANGE.splitlines(True):
line = line.replace('M6', '')
out += linenumber() + line
if not OUTPUT_TOOL_CHANGE and OUTPUT_COMMENTS:
outlist[0] = '(' + outlist[0]
outlist[-1] = outlist[-1] + ')'
if not OUTPUT_TOOL_CHANGE and not OUTPUT_COMMENTS:
outlist = []
if command == 'message':
if OUTPUT_COMMENTS:
outlist.pop(0) # remove the command
else:
out = []
if command in SUPPRESS_COMMANDS:
outlist[0] = '(' + outlist[0]
outlist[-1] = outlist[-1] + ')'
# Remove embedded comments:
if not OUTPUT_COMMENTS:
tmplist = []
list_index = 0
while list_index < len(outlist):
left_index = outlist[list_index].find('(')
if left_index == -1: # Not a comment
tmplist.append(outlist[list_index])
else: # This line contains a comment, and possibly more
right_index = outlist[list_index].find(')')
comment_area = outlist[list_index][
left_index: right_index + 1]
line_minus_comment = outlist[list_index].replace(
comment_area, '').strip()
if line_minus_comment:
# Line contained more than just a comment
tmplist.append(line_minus_comment)
list_index += 1
# Done removing comments
outlist = tmplist
# Prepend a line number and append a newline
if len(outlist) >= 1:
out += linenumber() + format_outlist(outlist) + '\n'
return out
# *****************************************************************************
# * As of RRF 3.3 canned drill cycles do not exist. *
# * The following code converts FreeCAD's canned drill cycles into *
# * gcode that RRF can use. *
# *****************************************************************************
def drill_translate(outlist, cmd, params):
global DRILL_RETRACT_MODE
global MOTION_MODE
global CURRENT_X
global CURRENT_Y
global CURRENT_Z
global UNITS
global UNIT_FORMAT
global UNIT_FEED_FORMAT
class Drill: # Using a class is necessary for the nested functions.
gcode = ''
strFormat = '.' + str(PRECISION) + 'f'
if OUTPUT_COMMENTS: # Comment the original command
outlist[0] = '(' + outlist[0]
outlist[-1] = outlist[-1] + ')'
Drill.gcode += linenumber() + format_outlist(outlist) + '\n'
# Cycle conversion only converts the cycles in the XY plane (G17).
# --> ZX (G18) and YZ (G19) planes produce false gcode.
drill_X = Units.Quantity(params['X'], FreeCAD.Units.Length)
drill_Y = Units.Quantity(params['Y'], FreeCAD.Units.Length)
drill_Z = Units.Quantity(params['Z'], FreeCAD.Units.Length)
drill_R = Units.Quantity(params['R'], FreeCAD.Units.Length)
drill_F = Units.Quantity(params['F'], FreeCAD.Units.Velocity)
if cmd == 'G82':
drill_DwellTime = params['P']
elif cmd == 'G83':
drill_Step = Units.Quantity(params['Q'], FreeCAD.Units.Length)
# R less than Z is error
if drill_R < drill_Z:
Drill.gcode += linenumber() + '(drill cycle error: R less than Z )\n'
return Drill.gcode
# Z height to retract to when drill cycle is done:
if DRILL_RETRACT_MODE == 'G98' and CURRENT_Z > drill_R:
RETRACT_Z = CURRENT_Z
else:
RETRACT_Z = drill_R
# Z motion nested functions:
def rapid_Z_to(new_Z):
Drill.gcode += linenumber() + 'G0 Z'
Drill.gcode += format(
float(new_Z.getValueAs(UNIT_FORMAT)), strFormat) + '\n'
def feed_Z_to(new_Z):
Drill.gcode += linenumber() + 'G1 Z'
Drill.gcode += format(
float(new_Z.getValueAs(UNIT_FORMAT)), strFormat) + ' F'
Drill.gcode += format(
float(drill_F.getValueAs(UNIT_FEED_FORMAT)), '.2f') + '\n'
# Make sure that Z is not below RETRACT_Z:
if CURRENT_Z < RETRACT_Z:
rapid_Z_to(RETRACT_Z)
# Rapid to hole position XY:
Drill.gcode += linenumber() + 'G0 X'
Drill.gcode += format(
float(drill_X.getValueAs(UNIT_FORMAT)), strFormat) + ' Y'
Drill.gcode += format(
float(drill_Y.getValueAs(UNIT_FORMAT)), strFormat) + '\n'
# Rapid to R:
rapid_Z_to(drill_R)
# *************************************************************************
# * Drill cycles: *
# * G80 Cancel the drill cycle *
# * G81 Drill full depth in one pass *
# * G82 Drill full depth in one pass, and pause at the bottom *
# * G83 Drill in pecks, raising the drill to R height after each peck *
# * In preparation for a rapid to the next hole position: *
# * G98 After the hole has been drilled, retract to the initial Z value *
# * G99 After the hole has been drilled, retract to R height *
# * Select G99 only if safe to move from hole to hole at the R height *
# *************************************************************************
if cmd in ('G81', 'G82'):
feed_Z_to(drill_Z) # Drill hole in one step
if cmd == 'G82': # Dwell time delay at the bottom of the hole
Drill.gcode += linenumber() + 'G4 S' + str(drill_DwellTime) + '\n'
# RRF uses P for milliseconds, S for seconds, change P to S
elif cmd == 'G83': # Peck drill cycle:
chip_Space = drill_Step * 0.5
next_Stop_Z = drill_R - drill_Step
while next_Stop_Z >= drill_Z:
feed_Z_to(next_Stop_Z) # Drill one peck of depth
# Set next depth, next_Stop_Z is still at the current hole depth
if (next_Stop_Z - drill_Step) >= drill_Z:
# Rapid up to clear chips:
rapid_Z_to(drill_R)
# Rapid down to just above last peck depth:
rapid_Z_to(next_Stop_Z + chip_Space)
# Update next_Stop_Z to next depth:
next_Stop_Z -= drill_Step
elif next_Stop_Z == drill_Z:
break # Done
else: # More to drill, but less than drill_Step
# Rapid up to clear chips:
rapid_Z_to(drill_R)
# Rapid down to just above last peck depth:
rapid_Z_to(next_Stop_Z + chip_Space)
# Dril remainder of the hole depth:
feed_Z_to(drill_Z)
break # Done
rapid_Z_to(RETRACT_Z) # Done, retract the drill
return Drill.gcode
# print(__name__ + ': GCode postprocessor loaded.')
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