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 gnea)
Candle
GRBL controller application with G-Code visualizer written in Qt. (by Denvi)
| grbl | Candle | |
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| 90 | 27 | |
| 3,939 | 1,282 | |
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| 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| 3 months ago | about 1 year ago | |
| C | C++ | |
| GNU General Public License v3.0 or later | GNU General Public License v3.0 only |
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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 2023-06-09.
- Potreste aiutarmi a capire il modello di questa macchina ad incisione? (non è laser)
- Has anyone programmed a professional CNC or Laser cutting machine with PLC technology? What are the key points about it?
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H-bot pen plotter imprecise
The other thing to consider is the $12 config in GRBL itself: Arc tolerance. Drawing circles is EITHER a long series of small line segments, OR an "arc". If this problem only effects arcs: you can likely limit your search there.
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limit switches convert 6090 2.2k cnc to grbl
You can use NO limit switches with GRBL. Here is some info. But NC is generally a better option because if there is a failure in a wire or connector, the circuit will open and stop the machine.
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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?
Grbl is a firmware for Arduino based microcontroller dev boards. https://github.com/gnea/grbl/wiki Once programmed you stream the gcode to the grbl controller over USB. It's constrained by the limitations of the Arduino hardware or runs on but it's a great entry point to CNC machines. Note that a 32 bit grbl is under development but pre built control boards are still rare.
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How to calibrate a GBRL CNC machine ?
The gnea/grbl GitHub Getting Started page spells all that out.
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building my own laser measurement system for 3d measurements
This may not be a fit, but it may give you ideas for prototyping/software dev. I have prototyped various CNC/optical/medical projects using GRBL GitHub and a simple benchtop frame-gantry setup that I made from 80/20 and steppers.
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Y axis wrong direction
To learn more: https://github.com/gnea/grbl/wiki/Grbl-v1.1-Configuration
- Dead SO3 board
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Is there a way in this software to reverse the direction of X and Y?
If it really is GRBL, you'll find most of the information you need at https://github.com/gnea/grbl/wiki and the $ commands at https://github.com/gnea/grbl/wiki/Grbl-v1.1-Commands
Candle
Posts with mentions or reviews of Candle.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-06-09.
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Potreste aiutarmi a capire il modello di questa macchina ad incisione? (non è laser)
oppure Candle: https://github.com/Denvi/Candle
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Minimum Computer Requirements
I looked up the specs for Candle https://github.com/Denvi/Candle says it will run on very minimum hardware. Windows/Linux x86, CPU with SSE2 instruction set support, Graphics card with OpenGL 2.0 support, 120 MB free storage space.
- Arduino 2560 can’t upload Grbl
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can someone help me identify what type of machine this is?
The sainsmart getting started guide is decent enough, worth checking out. I'm pro usb-ing it to a computer (Raspberry pi w/ a touchscreen in my case) & using Candle to drive it, and fusion 360 to generate toolpaths (.nc) files for it. The sainsmart guide covers all that mostly.
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How much time does it take to make PCB and 2d engravings from images?
I used Candle for awhile (https://github.com/Denvi/Candle). Mach 4 can do it, but I haven't tried with a PCB.
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Impulse bought a CNC Machine, Plz Send help
Personally in my setup I use Fusion360 for CAD, CAM and POST, sometimes on complicated/organic models I do the CAD in Blender instead and just import it into Fusion for the CAM/POST, and for a sender I use a little app called Candle (picked it because it had some nice utilities for etching out PCBs which is how I got into CNC), but there's plenty options out there.
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Esp8266 pulse counter. Milled PCB.
I am using pcb2gcode for generating my files for the engraver. https://github.com/pcb2gcode/pcb2gcodeGUI . For commanding the mill I am using Candle. https://github.com/Denvi/Candle . This works very nicely.
- What is the best software for a 1310?
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Help!? Anybody using linux? Inkscape?
Candle is available in english (on Windows and Linux) here: https://github.com/Denvi/Candle
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Laser on/off control not working
Candle (Win)
What are some alternatives?
When comparing grbl and Candle you can also consider the following projects:
grbl-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
Universal-G-Code-Sender - A cross-platform G-Code sender for GRBL, Smoothieware, TinyG and G2core.
LaserGRBL - Laser optimized GUI for GRBL
bCNC - GRBL CNC command sender, autoleveler and g-code editor
ESP3D - FW for ESP8266/ESP8285/ESP32 used with 3D printer
cncjs - A web-based interface for CNC milling controller running Grbl, Marlin, Smoothieware, or TinyG.
simple-gcode-generators - Simple LinuxCNC G-Code Generators written in Python
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)
grbl-servo - grbl 0.9i with Servo motor support
gsender - Connect to and control Grbl-based CNCs with ease
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
cncjs-kt-ext - Auto-leveling extension for CNCjs