Free Tool To Convert Dxf Drawings Into Dat Airfoil Coordinates

In this video, I explain how to construct a DXF file from an image or a plan. You can then use it to create a DAT file using the new application I've developed. Once you have the DAT file you can use DevWing Foam 2 or one of the free wing generators to produce the g-code for a CNC Foam cutter.
At the end of the video, I show some new microcontrollers I'm working on for CNC Foam cutting. This includes the MKS Tinybee running the ESP32 controller with wifi and the SKR Pico with TMC2209 drivers.
I also show some firmware updates I'm working on to allow the Arduino Mega 2560 with a RAMPS to drive an external MOSFET so a voltage higher than 12 volts can be used for the hot wire
Link to DXFtoDAT application rckeith.co.uk/...
Link to xflr5 program sourceforge.ne...

[@AerialWaviator]

Very interesting video with lots of useful references. Note: the wings on the Ranger 1600mm are the same as on the Phoenix 1600mm (also true of the 2m versions).

[@thenatedog]

Awesome Keith, i know i have asked this specific question of you before.

[@rcforall4842]

Excellent work as usual, 👏👏👏👏

[@rckeith]

Thanks

[@wollo0871]

Very good and helpful!! 👌👌👍👍

[@SlavaStels]

Amazing as always! Could you please share a brand and type of that black XPS foam (expensive one) that you use?

[@rckeith]

It's from here www.panelsystems.co.uk/product/craftfoam-grey I bought a box of 600x600 50mm which was quite expensive but will last me a very long time. The company are local to me so I just collected from them, avoiding any shipping costs

[@SlavaStels]

@@rckeith Thank you!

[@elvisevanessa4713]

Perfect !!!

[@Saggi2025]

I have bought a fox alien hot wire cutter. Can this be modified to a 5 axis cutter if I could change the controller? How would I modify this please? Thank you

[@rckeith]

I don't think you can because you need 5 independent axes this looks to only have 3 with XYZ you need XYUVA. I don't have this machine so I can't be 100% sure

[@tomcadet2899]

A quick and dirty way is to use the DXF file in Jedicut, depending on the number of nodes it may not end up quite as smooth.

[@rckeith]

Yes, Jedicut does read in DXF. I just can't bring myself to use it. Not the easiest program to use and the one I get most questions about.

[@IndraKurniawan-vk2qb]

I have a question, What does it limit to 2 spline? Iam curious. Friend of mine tried to use your software to cut fuselage

[@rckeith]

When you create the DXF file you must only use 2 splines one for the top profile of the wing and one for the bottom. The software will error if it sees any more. During the development, I tried more but it created a very jagged profile. 2 splines is the limit in the DXF file.

[@IndraKurniawan-vk2qb]

Ah, I see. My many thanks for the quick response , and your Software. Btw do you know any free software that convert any shape in dxf to Dat/cor?@@rckeith

[@TwinEngineCorsa]

Hi pal. How do I get intouch with you? I can not find your email?

[@rckeith]

via the website rckeith.co.uk, there is a contact page

[@luckylau-o4u]

What is the meaning of 'File not found' in dxf2dat?

[@rckeith]

You probably are trying to load a dxf file from a folder with a space in the folder name. Move it to a folder with no spaces in the name and it will work. It's explained on the download page.

[@luckylau-o4u]

Thanks for replying. It worked!@@rckeith

[@rckeith]

There is an updated version on the website now that fixes this error.

[@CharlesQueguiner]

Hi, DXFtoDAT exe from your link does not work, was it updated since your video? Thank you

[@rckeith]

Hi the link works fine for me can you confirm the URL you are trying

[@CharlesQueguiner]

@@rckeith Ok, sorry, download it again and works now, sorry

[@peteelliott2446]

Top man Keith lol re carrot cake

[@rckeith]

Love a bit of cake😃