CAM workspace
Import PCB data, edit and arrange projects, clone and panelize boards, create tabs, configure tools and operations, then generate machining toolpaths and G-code.
CAM Edition for PCB Prototyping
PhCNC LSSE PCB CAM Software
PCB CAM software for CNC PCB milling and prototyping. Process Gerber RS-274X, Excellon, ODB++ and DXF manufacturing data, arrange and panelize boards, generate isolation-routing, drilling and board-cutout toolpaths, and simulate G-code before production-file export.
Free Evaluation Mode with no time limit. A EUR 75 perpetual software license for one computer enables saving, copying and exporting G-code, Gerber and other production-use output files.
PhCNC LSSE includes CNC simulation and verification but does not directly control CNC machines.
No subscriptionNo evaluation time limitOne computerCNC simulationNo USB drivers
Also available from Microsoft Store. Free Evaluation Mode; a license is required for production-file export.
Purchase availability
Software license
75 €
Two workspaces
CAM preparation and CNC verification
PhCNC LSSE is the CAM Edition of PhCNC. It provides the complete preparation workflow without direct CNC machine control.
CNC workspace
Display the generated G-code, simulate tool motion, verify machining order and review the result. Direct control of AccurateCNC, TELENET or other CNC machines is not included.
Standard manufacturing-data workflow
PCB CAD Compatibility
PhCNC LSSE is PCB-CAD independent. It works with standard PCB manufacturing data rather than proprietary CAD project files.
Use ODB++ when available, or standard Gerber + Drill output from virtually any PCB CAD system.
Direct native CAD project files are not required. Export the manufacturing data from your PCB CAD software and import it into PhCNC LSSE.
| PCB CAD System | Gerber + Drill | ODB++ | Recommended PhCNC LSSE input | Demo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KiCad | ✓ | ✓ | ODB++ / Gerber + Drill | |
| Altium Designer | ✓ | ✓ | ODB++ / Gerber + Drill | |
| Autodesk Fusion (ex EAGLE) | ✓ | ✓ | ODB++ / Gerber + Drill | |
| Cadence Allegro / OrCAD PCB Designer | ✓ | ✓ | ODB++ / Gerber + Drill | |
| Siemens Xpedition (formerly Mentor Graphics) | ✓ | ✓ | ODB++ / Gerber + Drill | — |
| Siemens PADS / PADS Professional / PADS Pro Layout | ✓ | ✓ | ODB++ / Gerber + Drill | |
| Zuken eCADSTAR / CADSTAR | ✓ | ✓ | ODB++ / Gerber + Drill | |
| Zuken CR-8000 / CR-5000 | ✓ | ✓ | ODB++ / Gerber + Drill | — |
| Autodesk EAGLE (legacy) | ✓ | — | Gerber + Drill | — |
| EasyEDA Pro | ✓ | ✓ | ODB++ / Gerber + Drill | |
| EasyEDA Standard | ✓ | — | Gerber + Drill | — |
| DipTrace | ✓ | ✓ | ODB++ / Gerber + Drill | |
| DesignSpark PCB | ✓ | ✓ | ODB++ / Gerber + Drill | — |
| Pulsonix | ✓ | ✓ | ODB++ / Gerber + Drill | — |
| Other PCB CAD software with Gerber + Drill export | ✓ | If available | Gerber + Drill / ODB++ when available | — |
In the ODB++ column, “—” means ODB++ support is not asserted here; use the confirmed Gerber + Drill workflow. Manufacturing-data compatibility does not imply Bridge support for every CAD edition. The PADS Bridge targets Siemens PADS Pro Layout, not PADS Standard / Legacy or Xpedition. Bridge versions and installation.
Any PCB CAD system capable of exporting standard Gerber + Drill files can be used with PhCNC LSSE.
ODB++ provides the most direct manufacturing-data workflow when it is available.
Real PCB performance demonstrations
PCB CAD → CNC G-code in Seconds
Real-time demonstrations of PhCNC LSSE converting manufacturing data from real PCB projects into CNC-ready toolpaths and G-code.
ODB++ and Gerber + Drill workflows are both supported.
KiCad - G-code
ODB++825 pads - 253 vias - 2,935 tracks
ODB++ provides the most direct KiCad import workflow: one manufacturing package, automatically recognized and processed by PhCNC LSSE.
KiCad - G-code
Gerber + Drill825 pads - 253 vias - 2,935 tracks
Gerber + Drill files are automatically recognized by PhCNC LSSE. Saved import profiles can identify files by extension and apply the correct layer assignments with minimal user interaction.
Altium Designer - G-code
ODB++416 components - 1,422 pads - 707 vias - 6,466 tracks
A real Altium Designer 17 PCB project with components on both sides, exported as ODB++ and converted into CNC-ready G-code in real time.
Altium Designer - G-code
Gerber + Drill416 components - 1,422 pads - 707 vias - 6,466 tracks
The same Altium Designer project imported from Gerber + Drill using a saved file-extension profile for fast automatic assignment.
Real-time workflow - no video speed-up
ODB++ offers the shortest import path because the PCB manufacturing data is contained in one structured package. Gerber + Drill is also highly automated in PhCNC LSSE; saved import profiles can identify files by their extensions and apply the correct layer assignments with minimal user interaction.
The measured time depends on project complexity, computer performance and the selected manufacturing operations.
Workflow video
PhCNC LSSE PCB Prototyping - Workflow Demonstration
A complete PCB CAM workflow demonstrated in PhCNC LSSE.
This video demonstrates the complete PCB prototyping workflow in PhCNC LSSE - from importing Gerber RS-274X, Drill, and PnP files to generating and simulating CNC programs.
It covers PCB import, isolation milling, tool selection, Rubout regions, Copper View, breakout tabs, panel creation, importing multiple PCB projects, G-code generation, and CNC simulation.
The demonstration is performed without a PhCNC LSSE license, showing that generated G-code programs can still be reviewed and simulated in CNC mode.
Screenshots
PhCNC LSSE in Action
Explore PhCNC LSSE in real PCB CAM projects - from PCB data import and toolpath preparation through isolation milling, drilling, stencil preparation and multi-board processing to G-code generation and integrated CNC simulation.
Evaluation Mode
Evaluate the complete preparation workflow
Evaluation Mode is the normal unlicensed state of PhCNC LSSE, not a separate product.
Available without a license
Import, edit, arrange, clone and panelize projects; create tabs; configure tools and machining operations; generate toolpaths and G-code in memory; inspect, simulate and verify G-code; save and reopen native PhCNC projects; and print projects for evaluation or documentation.
Licensed production output
Generated G-code remains in memory for simulation and verification. Saving or copying G-code, exporting processed Gerber data and creating other production-use or machine-output files requires a valid license.
Production-file export is disabled in Evaluation Mode.
CAM capabilities
PCB milling, isolation routing and Gerber-to-G-code workflow
PhCNC LSSE uses the same core CAM technology as PhCNC and PhCNC LSSE HD. It provides PCB CAM preparation and G-code simulation without PhCNC machine-control functionality. Compare PhCNC LSSE with FlatCAM and CopperCAM.
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Import and project preparation | |
| File import | Import Gerber RS-274X, ODB++, Excellon and AutoCAD DXF data generated by virtually any PCB CAD system. |
| ODB++ projects | Import complete ODB++ jobs from directories and supported compressed packages, with automatic recognition of relevant PCB layers and project structure. |
| ODB++ Bridge - Zero Clicks | Automatic native ODB++ transfer from KiCad, Altium Designer, EasyEDA Pro Desktop, OrCAD X / Allegro, Autodesk Fusion, CADSTAR, DipTrace and Siemens PADS Pro Layout. Start the Bridge command in your PCB CAD; PhCNC imports the result in CAM mode with no additional import clicks. |
| Manual Pick & Place Helper | Interactive assistant for manual PCB assembly. Select one or multiple components and PhCNC shows their locations with flashing highlights while displaying designator, footprint and description. Pin 1 is indicated when imported ODB++ or Gerber + Pick & Place data contains the required information. |
| Project workflow | Create, load, save and combine reusable PhCNC projects. |
| Multiple designs | Import and arrange multiple independent PCB designs in one project. |
| Machining window | Process a selected region or divide projects that are larger than the available machining area into sections. |
| Editing, grouping and panelization | |
| Object editing | Select, move, rotate, copy, clone and delete project objects. |
| Grouping | Create nested groups without an arbitrary one-level grouping restriction. |
| Cloning and panelization | Clone and arrange PCB objects to create production panels. |
| Undo and Redo | Provide 32 levels of Undo and Redo for supported project-editing operations. |
| Routing tabs | Add or remove contour-routing tabs interactively by pressing Ctrl+T while the mouse pointer is positioned over a cutting contour. |
| Isolation and copper processing | |
| High-performance geometry engine | Efficiently process complex Gerber designs containing thousands of tracks, polygons and aperture macros without requiring conversion into G36/G37 polygons merely for acceptable performance. |
| Internal calculation resolution | Use 1 nm internal geometric calculation resolution. This value describes internal calculations, not guaranteed physical machining accuracy. |
| Isolation routing | Generate isolation toolpaths using up to 8 different isolation tools. |
| Multi-tool isolation strategy | Use larger tools whenever possible and reserve smaller, more expensive tools for areas where their diameter is required, reducing machining time and small-tool wear. |
| Copper rubout | Remove unwanted copper using up to 8 different rubout tools. |
| DRV and Forced Insulation | Detects areas where the selected isolation tool cannot achieve the required clearance and generates minimum-violation isolation paths through problematic narrow regions. |
| Remove Spikes | Removes thin residual copper slivers that may become mechanically unstable or peel from the FR4 after isolation milling. |
| Toolpath generation | |
| Optimized G1/G2/G3 output | Detect suitable circular geometry automatically and generate optimized toolpaths using G1 linear moves and G2/G3 circular arcs. Depending on the design, isolation programs can contain a substantial number of circular commands. |
| Tool assignment | Assign separate tools and parameters to isolation, rubout, drilling, cutting and masking-drill operations. |
| Peck/step mode | Apply stepped-depth machining when a peck step is specified for isolation routing, copper rubout, drilling, contour cutting and masking drilling. |
| Text and graphical input | |
| PhCNC Printer Input | Send graphical output directly to PhCNC from virtually any Windows application capable of printing, using the PhCNC Printer Windows driver. Printer input can be interpreted as Engraving, Gerber Positive or Gerber Negative. Print from Any Windows App to CNC G-code - 4.018 s demo |
| Raster Text & Images | Create formatted text using Windows fonts and insert images with the built-in text and image editor. The resulting graphics are inserted into the project as an independent object. |
| Vector Text | Insert true vector text directly at the mouse position using the built-in vector font. Vector text is created as an independent project object and can be moved, rotated, copied, cloned and grouped with other objects. |
| Drilling, cutting and engraving | |
| Drilling | Generate standard PCB drilling operations from Excellon and project data. |
| Routed holes | Machine holes with a router bit instead of a drill bit when required. |
| Contour cutting | Generate compensated internal and external cutting contours. |
| Masking drilling | Generate masking-related drilling operations. |
| Verification and output | |
| G-code generation | Generate production G-code from the configured CAM operations. |
| Simulation | Preview and simulate the resulting G-code before export or machining. |
| Production export | Export production files when the product is licensed. |
PhCNC provides both printer-based graphical input and native vector-text insertion as separate CAM workflows.
Gerber to G-code
High-Precision G-code Generation
Native circular interpolation is preserved in production G-code instead of being replaced by unnecessary short line segments.
PhCNC calculates machining toolpaths directly from Gerber geometry. Circular portions of the calculated toolpath are automatically detected and preserved in the exported G-code as native G2/G3 arc commands instead of being approximated by sequences of short G1 line segments.
This produces compact, geometrically accurate G-code and allows the CNC controller to execute circular motion using its native arc interpolation.
Real generated example
218 G2/G3 arc moves
166 G1 linear moves
56.8% native arc interpolation
The percentage covers G1/G2/G3 XY interpolation moves in this example. G0 traverse moves are excluded.
License comparison
Choose the appropriate license model
Both editions provide complete CAM functionality and no PhCNC machine control.
| Feature | PhCNC LSSE | PhCNC LSSE HD |
|---|---|---|
| CAM functionality | Complete | Complete |
| License type | Software license | USB hardware license |
| Computer binding | One licensed computer | License stored in hardware key |
| USB licensing driver | Not required | Required |
| Intended use | Direct software purchase | Professional/OEM installations |
| PhCNC machine control | No | No |
| Production export | Available when licensed | Available when licensed |
Distribution
Microsoft Store and direct download
PhCNC LSSE is available from Microsoft Store and as a digitally signed standalone installer from TELENET. The Microsoft Store provides a familiar installation path for supported Windows systems, while standalone x86 and x64 installers remain available from the Downloads page.
The software-license edition does not use a USB license dongle and does not install USB licensing drivers.
Gerber compatibility
Historical Gerber compatibility tests
Review Extended Gerber RS-274X import tests covering macro apertures, parameterized macros and representative PCB geometry.
View Gerber compatibility testsNeed a portable USB hardware license? View PhCNC LSSE HD.
Product page
Open PhCNC LSSE on another device
Scan the QR code or use the product-page address.
https://telenet-eu.com/PhCNCLSSE.php
ODB++ Bridge — Direct PCB CAD Integration
Transfer the currently open PCB directly from KiCad, Altium Designer, EasyEDA Pro Desktop, OrCAD X / Allegro, Autodesk Fusion, CADSTAR, DipTrace or Siemens PADS Pro Layout using the CAD system's native ODB++ exporter. 8 PCB CAD systems supported.
Learn more about ODB++ Bridge →