# Self-Programming CNC Toolpaths

**URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/t/self-programming-cnc-toolpaths/97611
**Category:** Share Your Projects
**Tags:** node-red-dashboard, dashboard-2, uibuilder
**Created:** [13 June 2025 17:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/self-programming-cnc-toolpaths/97611 "2025-06-13T17:51:04Z")
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### Author: ![dudleyjosh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/dudleyjosh/32/105799_2.png) [@dudleyjosh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dudleyjosh)
#### Post date: [13 June 2025 17:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/self-programming-cnc-toolpaths/97611/1 "2025-06-13T17:51:04Z")

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I shared the origins of this project a couple of years ago ([Precision CNC Masking Machine using Node-RED Dashboard & GRBL32 CNC Control](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/precision-cnc-masking-machine-using-node-red-dashboard-grbl32-cnc-control/75015))... I thought this newest functionality was worth an update.

The machine can now program the g-code toolpath itself from the live video feed... I call it "SeeNC" or maybe "LookNC".

See linked video (only showing it following the toolpath, not the end function of applying a masking material).

> **[SeeNC (LookNC) · Friday, Jun 13 📸](https://photos.app.goo.gl/6un7WAjHwZAMAQk76)**