Machine Profiles

Configure machine-specific settings for validation and optimization.

Overview

Machine profiles define physical limits and capabilities of your CNC machine. They enable:

• Boundary validation (axis limits)
• Feed rate validation
• Spindle speed validation
• Machine-specific optimizations

Using Profiles

List available profiles:

gscriptc machines

Use a profile:

gscriptc compile program.gscript --profile cnc-3018 --target grbl
gscriptc validate program.gscript --profile cnc-3018

Built-in Profiles

cnc-3018

GRBL 3018 CNC Router

• X: 0-300mm
• Y: 0-180mm
• Z: 0-45mm
• Max feed: 3000 mm/min

cnc-3040

GRBL 3040 CNC Router

• X: 0-400mm
• Y: 0-300mm
• Z: 0-65mm
• Max feed: 4000 mm/min

Custom Profiles

Full custom profile support coming soon

Create JSON profile files in profiles/ directory:

{
  "name": "my-machine",
  "axes": {
    "x": {"min": 0, "max": 500},
    "y": {"min": 0, "max": 400},
    "z": {"min": 0, "max": 100}
  },
  "max_feedrate": 5000,
  "max_spindle_rpm": 24000
}

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Next Steps

• CLI Commands - Using profiles with commands
• Validation - Profile-aware validation

For more information, see GSC-36 and GSC-61.