Gcode
Everything your Hyrel 3D Printer does is done by executing GCode, whether you are aware of it or not.
Below, I will explain those gcodes about which we get the most questions.
Movement
There are two primary movement commands: G0 and G1, and are thus explained:
G0
G0 is a rapid positioning move. It is not a working move, meaning that your equipment will not be printing, milling, lasering, or doing any other active work during a G0 move. G0 is intended to move your tool to a new position, where the work will happen. Accordingly, G0 movement speeds are set in your configuration settings, rather than being specified in your gcode file. A G0 command will not make use of an F value (feed rate, or movement speed), even if specified. The only workaround is to first manually set another G0 speed by using a
| Actual Code | Behavior | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| G0 X50 Y50 Z10 | Makes a (rapid) non-printing move from the current position to X50, Y50,Z10 at the rate specified in your settings. | These can be absolute or relative distances, depending on your environment. Use G90 to use absolute distances; use G91 to use relative distances. G0 may have X, Y and/or Z values for the new position; undeclared values will not change (ex: if no Z value provided, no Z movement executed). |
| M203 X2000 Y2000 | Specifies G0 speed of 2000 mm/min in both Y and X axes. Subsequent moves will be made at the newly specified rate. | The values set on your unit are set based on testing. Exceed them at your own risk. |