bCNC vs gsender

bCNC

GRBL CNC command sender, autoleveler and g-code editor (by vlachoudis)

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gsender

Connect to and control Grbl-based CNCs with ease (by Sienci-Labs)

Grbl grbl-control Cnc cncjs cnc-controller cnc-machine g-code g-code-viewer cnc-milling-controller Serial

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bCNC		gsender
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14	Mentions	16
1,520	Stars	157
-	Growth	8.3%
7.0	Activity	9.9
5 days ago	Latest Commit	3 days ago
Python	Language	JavaScript
GNU General Public License v3.0 only	License	GNU General Public License v3.0 or later

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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.

If I don't use Windows or Mac and only use Linux, will I run into a lot of compatibility issues?
7 projects | /r/hobbycnc | 7 Apr 2023

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?
2 projects | /r/hobbycnc | 6 Dec 2022
Alternative to Candle/grblControl that includes finding center of holes and workpieces?
2 projects | /r/hobbycnc | 28 Nov 2022
Has anyone LinuxCNC on Orange Pi 800 experience?
1 project | /r/hobbycnc | 16 Oct 2022

Can install straight from pip which is nice. https://github.com/vlachoudis/bCNC
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?
1 project | /r/aoe3 | 7 Sep 2022

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 :)
Anyone out there using a BL touch to align their 3018 mill?
1 project | /r/3018CNC | 4 Sep 2022

bCNC can do this; https://github.com/vlachoudis/bCNC/wiki/AutoLevel
Python GCode Client for GRBL
2 projects | /r/CNC | 2 Sep 2022

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)
3 projects | /r/arduino | 19 Apr 2022
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…
1 project | /r/arduino | 3 Mar 2022

Maybe bCNC could do the job? Haven’t tested it but it sounds promising
Buying guide?
3 projects | /r/3018CNC | 9 Nov 2021

bCNC (Win, Mac, Linux)

gsender

Posts with mentions or reviews of gsender. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-06-24.

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2 projects | /r/3018CNC | 24 Jun 2023

I believe the Tool Change command is supported by: gSender or cncjs.
Cnc Grbl Cant get Hard limits to work
1 project | /r/hobbycnc | 23 Apr 2023

Like /u/pemanja93 said below: gSender (Win, Mac, Linux)
Alternative for Carbide Motion?
1 project | /r/shapeoko | 3 Apr 2023
Having some probing issues
1 project | /r/3018CNC | 7 Feb 2023

btw, unless you need height map probing, check out gSender.
Question 2: how do tool changes work in GRBL
1 project | /r/hobbycnc | 22 Jan 2023
X-carve without easel
1 project | /r/XCarve | 29 Dec 2022

I use Fusion 360 for modeling and creating the tool paths, and export the gcode to a folder on my NAS. Then I use a raspberry pi running gsender to send the gcode to the x-carve.
What's the best Gcode sender out there?
2 projects | /r/hobbycnc | 6 Dec 2022
How do you generate your simple tool paths?
1 project | /r/hobbycnc | 27 Aug 2022

G-sender is super lightweight and has this built right into it. https://sienci.com/gsender/
"$J=" prevent the commands from being executed in UGS.
3 projects | /r/hobbycnc | 11 Jun 2022

gSender (Win, Mac, Linux)
CNC3018 and UGS
1 project | /r/hobbycnc | 24 Mar 2022

What are some alternatives?

When comparing bCNC and gsender you can also consider the following projects:

Candle - GRBL controller application with G-Code visualizer written in Qt.

Universal-G-Code-Sender - A cross-platform G-Code sender for GRBL, Smoothieware, TinyG and G2core.

cncjs - A web-based interface for CNC milling controller running Grbl, Marlin, Smoothieware, or TinyG.

GRBL-Plotter - A GCode sender (not only for lasers or plotters) for up to two GRBL controller. SVG, DXF, HPGL import. 6 axis DRO.

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.

OpenBuilds-CONTROL - OpenBuilds CONTROL: Download from https://software.openbuilds.com

candle - Minimalist ML framework for Rust

Grbl-GCode-Sender - A GCode Sender for Grbl and grblHAL written in C# (Windows only).

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