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)
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 | GRBL-Plotter | |
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| 90 | 42 | |
| 3,933 | 616 | |
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| 0.0 | 9.2 | |
| 3 months ago | 12 days ago | |
| C | C# | |
| GNU General Public License v3.0 or later | GNU General Public License v3.0 only |
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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
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 รจ 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
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?
What are some alternatives?
When comparing grbl and GRBL-Plotter 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
LaserGRBL - Laser optimized GUI for GRBL
Universal-G-Code-Sender - A cross-platform G-Code sender for GRBL, Smoothieware, TinyG and G2core.
ESP3D - FW for ESP8266/ESP8285/ESP32 used with 3D printer
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
simple-gcode-generators - Simple LinuxCNC G-Code Generators written in Python
grbl-1-1h-servo - This is a special version of grbl 1.1h version with servo support.
grbl-servo - grbl 0.9i with Servo motor support
bCNC - GRBL CNC command sender, autoleveler and g-code editor
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
ESP3D-WEBUI - A Web UI for ESP8266 or ESP32 based boards connected to 3D printers / CNC