I create the file with the machine code using rhino/grasshopper and that file is being streamed over dropbox to the milling computer and opened using the software that runs the machine. I don’t do sending code straight to the machine either. Regarding sending Gcode directly (and there are people here who are far more expert than me) my opinion is that you should not have your CAD PC connected to the PC that runs your motion controller software. We went to a lot of trouble to turn off everything in the CNC’s PC that could try to do updates or connect to any networks, so it remains as stable as possible. My CNC’s PC is not connected to the internet or to any network and I literally carry the Gcode cut files from my CAD PC over to my CNC PC on a thumb drive. The latter should be completely isolated, so that you have less chance of things like bugs, updates, viruses etc from interrupting any processing or data flow, and stuffing up your cut files while they’re running. It’s a great way to go as you can see, edit, select your Rhino curves in the native program which I find MUCH easier than playing with the model in other programs such as Vectric or Mastercam. I play around with a CNC router doing hobby stuff, model aircraft moulds mostly, and use Rhinocam 5 and I’ve used Madcam and Rhinocam.
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