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# PopCAM

This command line tool converts Eagle brd files into pick and place gcode files for the [RetroPopulator](http://hackaday.io/project/1605) pick and place retrofit.

Note: PopCAM currently only supports OSX and Linux at the moment. It should be possible to install PopCAM on Windows however I haven't tried it yet.

## Installation (OSX and Linux)

### Dependencies

There are no packages for PopCAM at this time (if you build one let me know!).
So before you install PopCAM you will need to install:

1. Ruby (1.8 or higher, this should be pre-installed on OSX)
2. Bundler (run `gem install bundler`)

### Download and Installation

Run the following in your command line from the directory where you want to install PopCAM:

1. `curl -L https://github.com/D1plo1d/PopCAM/archive/master.zip | tar -zx`
2. `./PopCAM-master/scripts/install.rb`

## Useage

### 1. Adding a .yml file

This is where it gets a bit tricky (mainly because PopCAM is very much a work
in progress). To convert your .brd file to gcode your going to need to create a
.yml file with the same name as your .brd file in the same directory.

For example: if your .brd file is `./test_123.brd` your .yml file should be `./test_123.yml`

The best way to do this is to copy the contents of [HeartSparkBar_V2p0.yml](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/D1plo1d/PopCAM/master/examples/HeartSparkBar_V2p0.yml) into your new .yml file.

Once you've got that done you'll want to modify the file to include all the settings for your RetroPopulator jig setup. The example file contains documentation on how to configure its various settings.

### 2. Running PopCAM

Once you've got your .yml file setup run `popcam MY_BRD_FILE.brd` and PopCAM will create your gcode file.

For example: `popcam ./test_123.brd` will take `./test_123.brd` and `./test_123.yml` and create `./test_123.gcode`

Now take that gcode file, put it in whatever 3D printer software you prefer and get pick and placing!

## License

GPL3

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