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+# Gcode Estimator
+C/C++ Gcode Estimator
+
+### Prerequisites
+`g++ make`
+
+### Building
+1. Go to the directory
+2. Execute `make`
+
+### Usage
+`./gcode_time [file]`
+
+**file** - a file containing gcode
+
+### Example output
+`Estimation - 05:20:10`
+
+`Adding 10% - 05:52:11`