bCNC
GRBL CNC command sender, autoleveler and g-code editor (by vlachoudis)
Grbl-GCode-Sender
A GCode Sender for Grbl and grblHAL written in C# (Windows only). (by terjeio)
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| bCNC | Grbl-GCode-Sender | |
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| 14 | 4 | |
| 1,520 | 198 | |
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| 7.0 | 3.8 | |
| 5 days ago | 2 months ago | |
| Python | C# | |
| GNU General Public License v3.0 only | BSD 3-clause "New" or "Revised" License |
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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.
bCNC
Posts with mentions or reviews of bCNC.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-04-07.
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If I don't use Windows or Mac and only use Linux, will I run into a lot of compatibility issues?
For 2.5d, look at bCNC. https://github.com/vlachoudis/bCNC/wiki It is a combined CAM and sender for GRBL based CNC machines. It imports .dxf files and has enough CAM functionality to be useful. The UI is a bit eccentric (A common pattern) but stick with it; bCNC was my go to CAM for years.
- What's the best Gcode sender out there?
- Alternative to Candle/grblControl that includes finding center of holes and workpieces?
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Has anyone LinuxCNC on Orange Pi 800 experience?
Can install straight from pip which is nice. https://github.com/vlachoudis/bCNC
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Out of sheer interest: What is your guys' job? And if you are not working already, what degree to you study? Or what else are you doing?
What about putting together the two jobs!?!? https://github.com/vlachoudis/bCNC this is a CNC controller for GRBL made in python. i use it with my home made cnc milling machine :)
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Anyone out there using a BL touch to align their 3018 mill?
bCNC can do this; https://github.com/vlachoudis/bCNC/wiki/AutoLevel
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Python GCode Client for GRBL
If you are after a Python client for GRBL, give bCNC a try. I use it on my own setup and love it.
- hey! i'm planning to get into arduino and had a couple questions (in comments)
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Hey guys, do you know what to use for creating gcodes, except inkscape (the old version where the extension works is not working with my newer mac). I have build a plotter with cnc shield running on grbl. Which means i have a servo and cant use Fusion 360. i think…
Maybe bCNC could do the job? Haven’t tested it but it sounds promising
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Buying guide?
bCNC (Win, Mac, Linux)
Grbl-GCode-Sender
Posts with mentions or reviews of Grbl-GCode-Sender.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2022-11-28.
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Alternative to Candle/grblControl that includes finding center of holes and workpieces?
try https://github.com/terjeio/ioSender even though it is made for grblHAL I believe it is also compatible with old fashion Arduino/GRBL
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I just got a 3018 CNC router. I’ve followed the instructions, verifying the port and all that, and it seems to connect fine. But when I try and control it, nothing responds on the machine itself. The only thing it does is when I turn the spindle on, the control changes colour
Candle is not my favorite sender, I have no idea why the Chinese think it is a good thing to use. If really isn't helpful in diagnosing problems like this. I suggest you switch to UGS (Universal GCode Sender) or ioSender.
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Autolevelling for PCB milling
Check out ioSender. It has height map probing and can use that to transform the loaded GCode so that the Z zero follows the height map. Great for etching and milling PCBs. Only runs on windows but works in a Windows VM on linux.
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GRBL Panel Keeps getting stuck. The command box is not showing any errors, just stuck on Sent
By the way, GrblPanel is no longer supported by the author. I used it a lot until I found ioSender which is a lot like GrblPanel but significantly better and supported by an active developer. Beta 8 is here. Worth trying.
What are some alternatives?
When comparing bCNC and Grbl-GCode-Sender you can also consider the following projects:
Candle - GRBL controller application with G-Code visualizer written in Qt.
GRBL-Plotter - A GCode sender (not only for lasers or plotters) for up to two GRBL controller. SVG, DXF, HPGL import. 6 axis DRO.
cncjs - A web-based interface for CNC milling controller running Grbl, Marlin, Smoothieware, or TinyG.
custom-crawler - 🌌 High productivity semi-automatic crawler generator 🛠️🧰
LaserGRBL - Laser optimized GUI for GRBL
MKS-SERVO42C - MKS SERVO42C, an upgraded version of MKS SERVO42B, built-in Field-Oriented control algorithm, position/speed/ torque closed-loop, 4 Half bridge driver with 8 MOSFET, it makes the motor quieter, lower vibration and Lower calorific.
PRemoteM - Personal Remote Manager
candle - Minimalist ML framework for Rust
core - grblHAL core code and master Wiki
gsender - Connect to and control Grbl-based CNCs with ease
Python-GcodeClient - A Python client to interface machines that utilise Gcode.