Getting Started: G-Code
Introductory
Middle School
High School
Duration
1.5 Hours
Subject Areas
Best Practices
Equipment
CNC Mill, CNC Router
Overview
Overview
Description: This project introduces g-code, which is the language of CNC machines. Understanding the structure and purpose of g-code is one of the most important steps towards mastering CNC machines.
Standards: This project aligns to International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards and applies to a wide range of grade levels and subject areas.
21st Century Skills: Technology Literacy
Learning Outcomes
Students will…
Identify and define common g-codes.
Identify (X,Y) coordinates.
Write a simple program using g-code.
