Smoothieware/Smoothieware
Modular, opensource, high performance G-code interpreter and CNC controller written in Object-Oriented C++ observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
75/100
- Activity 96
- Release rhythm 35
- Longevity 100
Flags: no_releases no_readme
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 5462
- days_rel: n/a
- days_push: 26
- n_releases_24m: 0
Adoption not part of the score
1403 stars · 997 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
Smoothieware is a modular, open-source G-code interpreter and CNC controller firmware written in object-oriented C++ for 32-bit controller boards like the SmoothieBoard. It drives 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills, and pick-and-place machines via USB, Ethernet, or SD card.
Use cases
- control a 3D printer with open-source firmware
- run a CNC mill from G-code files
- drive a laser cutter with LightBurn or G-code
- set up a pick-and-place machine
- migrate from GRBL or Marlin firmware
- support delta, CoreXY, HBot, or SCARA kinematics
When to choose
- you use a SmoothieBoard or compatible 32-bit controller
- you need one firmware for 3D printing, laser, and CNC use
- you want a modular, hacker-friendly firmware you can extend with custom modules
When to avoid
- your hardware is AVR-based and only runs Marlin or GRBL
- you need a large ecosystem of community plugins and vendor support
- you want firmware with active daily development on modern boards
Facets
application · maturity active
interpreter embedded parser embedded-systems hardware robotics embedded cpp gcode cnc 3d-printing firmware laser-cutting motion-control smoothieboard automation linux
3 sources
- homepage: http://smoothieware.org/ · fetched 2026-08-29 · b6fc9fc37df2
- site_page: http://smoothieware.org/getting-started · fetched 2026-08-29 · ad7c03ed8054
- site_page: http://smoothieware.org/new-features · fetched 2026-08-29 · 9e5904d702c0
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Smoothieware/Smoothieware | main | 75 |
For agents
markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="Smoothieware/Smoothieware")
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