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Document different gcode data block encoding format in specification

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Right now the G-Code data block just lists the encoding header format and lists the possible values for the header field: ``` 0 = No encoding 1 = MeatPack algorithm...

mtreinish

Something sorely needed in the CNC world is security. GCode isn't just used for 3D printing, it is used in CNC equipment moving tons of material at high speed. We...

hallambaker

According to the spec, the size of the block parameters is variable, but not defined anywhere in the block. This is not a good idea, since a generic reader will...

meup

https://github.com/prusa3d/libbgcode/blob/bc390aab4427589a6402b4c7f65cf4d0a8f987ec/doc/specifications.md is a bit unclear in my opinion: It says that several of the blocks are "tables of key-value pairs". No where is the format of that table defined. I'm...

VorpalBlade

Print metadata: add standard keys like "Overall dimensions", "first layer dimensions", "total filament length/weight"

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It would be great to have a standard set of keys for the metadata. For instance: * Overall dimensions. The printer might reject or warn the user in case the...

vlsi

How the tittle says, can we add to the readme, after concerting the G-code to binary, how can we send it to the printer, and how will the printer use...

taos15

WDYT of using key-value encoding rather than INI encoding?

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I believe a structured encoding for key-value might be easier to parse. For instance: ``` unit16_t keySize; char* key; uint16_t valueSize; char* value; ``` The specification might add a limit...

vlsi