GRBL-Plotter
A GCode sender (not only for lasers or plotters) for up to two GRBL controller. SVG, DXF, HPGL import. 6 axis DRO. (by svenhb)
grbl-Mega-5X
5/6 Axis version of Grbl, the open source, embedded, high performance g-code-parser and CNC milling controller written in optimized C that will run on an Arduino Mega2560 (by fra589)
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| GRBL-Plotter | grbl-Mega-5X | |
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| 42 | 8 | |
| 612 | 332 | |
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| 9.2 | 0.0 | |
| 5 days ago | about 1 year ago | |
| C# | C | |
| GNU General Public License v3.0 only | GNU General Public License v3.0 or later |
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Stars - the number of stars that a project has on GitHub. Growth - month over month growth in stars.
Activity is a relative number indicating how actively a project is being developed. Recent commits have higher weight than older ones.
For example, an activity of 9.0 indicates that a project is amongst the top 10% of the most actively developed projects that we are tracking.
GRBL-Plotter
Posts with mentions or reviews of GRBL-Plotter.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-06-19.
- Plotter only plot the outline, not the shape fill.
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Favorite grbl sending software and why?
If you also need to convert graphics into gcode, you may try grbl-Plotter: https://github.com/svenhb/GRBL-Plotter https://grbl-plotter.de/?setlang=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxiLZDTcWmNzBk5ksgC7\_Rg
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Marlin for CNC?
I tried to implement Marlin support in my GRBL-Plotter and it was not simple: E.g. Command for position feedback needs to be injected to normal gcode. In grbl an asynchrone '?' delivers the actual position - much more easy... I definetly would go with grbl. https://github.com/svenhb/GRBL-Plotter
- ? just returning ok and nothing else
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I built a Drawing Robot that I hooked up to text -> image AI (DALLE 2). It will attempt to draw whatever you ask it to
Took the picture myself -> Ran photo through this image to lines converter which gave me an SVG -> Used grbl plotter software for converting SVG to gcode -> sent to Drew
2) This software that I used for sending commands to the robot also had a tool for converting images into lines that worked quite well - https://grbl-plotter.de
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Need some Software help ( Pen Plotting )
Try grbl-plotter https://github.com/svenhb/GRBL-Plotter
- MiGRBL pen lift on homing.
- Plotter Update: Details in comments
- How to print a 70x100cm poster with a A4 plotter pen?
grbl-Mega-5X
Posts with mentions or reviews of grbl-Mega-5X.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-03-03.
- GRBL settings for duplicating X Axis to Y Axis
- Arduino 2560 can’t upload Grbl
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Add 4th axis (rotation along the Z axis) on a GRBL CNC
If you use Arduino Mega, you could control up to 6 axis as i know: https://github.com/fra589/grbl-Mega-5X
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I've made a fifthaxis! it is hobby-sized
For a 5 axis firmware I'm using this https://github.com/fra589/grbl-Mega-5X it's based on GRBL-Mega and it plays super nice on a Ramps shield (super cheap and easy to find).
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can i control arduino outputs on a GRBL mega?like to manually code an ATC,or to switch few solenoids
Try this version: https://github.com/fra589/grbl-Mega-5X
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Grbl on Creality 8Bit Board
You could use https://github.com/gnea/grbl-Mega or https://github.com/fra589/grbl-Mega-5X And you need to know the pin usage of your board, to setup the config.h file
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Added 4th axis to my Arduino powered CNC mill
If your are using grbl, this repo might be of interest. Haven't used it but it seems popular enough for a 5 axis grbl firmware. https://github.com/fra589/grbl-Mega-5X
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Pen plotter
Probably yes, it seems to use a Mega 2560, so you could use https://github.com/gnea/grbl-Mega or https://github.com/fra589/grbl-Mega-5X
What are some alternatives?
When comparing GRBL-Plotter and grbl-Mega-5X you can also consider the following projects:
LaserGRBL - Laser optimized GUI for GRBL
GRBL-Pendant-with-LCD - Arduino UNO or MEGA Pendant with LCD for GRBL 1.1f (Jog X Y Z and send any Command while connected to PC simultaneously)
Universal-G-Code-Sender - A cross-platform G-Code sender for GRBL, Smoothieware, TinyG and G2core.
grbl-1-1h-servo - This is a special version of grbl 1.1h version with servo support.
grblHAL - This repo has moved to a new home https://github.com/grblHAL
bCNC - GRBL CNC command sender, autoleveler and g-code editor
grbl-L-Mega - An open source, embedded, high performance g-code-parser and CNC milling controller written in optimized C that will run on an Arduino Mega2560. Forked from GRBL modified for use on a lathe with spindle sync threading
ESP3D-WEBUI - A Web UI for ESP8266 or ESP32 based boards connected to 3D printers / CNC
FluidNC - The next generation of motion control firmware
Grbl_Pen_Servo - Grbl CNC Controller with Pen Servo Feature
GRBL-Plotter vs LaserGRBL
grbl-Mega-5X vs GRBL-Pendant-with-LCD
GRBL-Plotter vs Universal-G-Code-Sender
grbl-Mega-5X vs Universal-G-Code-Sender
GRBL-Plotter vs grbl-1-1h-servo
grbl-Mega-5X vs grblHAL
GRBL-Plotter vs bCNC
grbl-Mega-5X vs grbl-L-Mega
GRBL-Plotter vs ESP3D-WEBUI
grbl-Mega-5X vs FluidNC
GRBL-Plotter vs Grbl_Pen_Servo
grbl-Mega-5X vs LaserGRBL