bCNC
GRBL CNC command sender, autoleveler and g-code editor (by vlachoudis)
grbl
An open source, embedded, high performance g-code-parser and CNC milling controller written in optimized C that will run on a straight Arduino (by grbl)
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| bCNC | grbl | |
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| 14 | 30 | |
| 1,520 | 5,385 | |
| - | 1.3% | |
| 7.0 | 0.0 | |
| 5 days ago | 8 months ago | |
| Python | 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.
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
Posts with mentions or reviews of grbl.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-02-11.
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Anyone work making software for CNC machines ?
there is a free projecton github: GRBL.
- Using PySerial how do you wait for confirmation?
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Programming tutorials?
Did you mean this - https://github.com/grbl/grbl
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I want some opinions and advices on a personal/educational project (zig on stm32 ,a simple grbl)
You could see if translate-c can handle the grbl source. https://github.com/grbl/grbl
- Software For Embedded Programming.
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Limitations of a 30Khz driver and controller system. A hard look at the GRBL Open Source Controller
Non-Modal Commands: G4, G10L2, G10L20, G28, G30, G28.1, G30.1, G53, G92, G92.1 - Motion Modes: G0, G1, G2, G3, G38.2, G38.3, G38.4, G38.5, G80 - Feed Rate Modes: G93, G94 - Unit Modes: G20, G21 - Distance Modes: G90, G91 - Arc IJK Distance Modes: G91.1 - Plane Select Modes: G17, G18, G19 - Tool Length Offset Modes: G43.1, G49 - Cutter Compensation Modes: G40 - Coordinate System Modes: G54, G55, G56, G57, G58, G59 - Control Modes: G61 - Program Flow: M0, M1, M2, M30* - Coolant Control: M7*, M8, M9 - Spindle Control: M3, M4, M5 - Valid Non-Command Words: F, I, J, K, L, N, P, R, S, T, X, Y, Z https://github.com/grbl/grbl Thank you in advance for your thoughts and expertise on this.
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Got a box of parts and can't identify this board.
It's a GRBL board for a small 3-axis CNC machine. GRBL firmware uses gcode just like 3D printers, but CNC gcode has some commands that 3D printers don't, and vice versa, and CNC gcode is modal (remembers certain operations and settings) in ways that printer software such as Marlin/klipper/RRF isn't.
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GRBL Error 33 from Arduino Sender, but not from UGS
It's raised in a few places at https://github.com/grbl/grbl/blob/master/grbl/gcode.c
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Motors moving inconsistently
GRBL: https://github.com/grbl/grbl (not sure what category this falls under)
- Can I make a quick homing function that only hits the limit switch once?
What are some alternatives?
When comparing bCNC and grbl you can also consider the following projects:
Candle - GRBL controller application with G-Code visualizer written in Qt.
grbl-1-1h-servo - This is a special version of grbl 1.1h version with servo support.
cncjs - A web-based interface for CNC milling controller running Grbl, Marlin, Smoothieware, or TinyG.
uCNC - µCNC - Universal CNC firmware for microcontrollers
GRBL-Plotter - A GCode sender (not only for lasers or plotters) for up to two GRBL controller. SVG, DXF, HPGL import. 6 axis DRO.
AccelStepper - Fork of AccelStepper
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.
candle - Minimalist ML framework for Rust
polargraphcontroller
gsender - Connect to and control Grbl-based CNCs with ease