grbl-L-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. Forked from GRBL modified for use on a lathe with spindle sync threading (by MetalWorkerTools)
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 (by fra589)
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| 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| about 1 year ago | over 1 year ago | |
| C | C | |
| GNU General Public License v3.0 or later | 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.
grbl-L-Mega
Posts with mentions or reviews of grbl-L-Mega.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-05-05.
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First aluminum project on Sainsmart 3020Pro Max
In the Grbl-L (grbl lathe version, there is also a Grbl-L-Mega version), an input pin is used to measure the spindle speed of the lathe. The same pin is used for G33 spindle synchronization threading.
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I've been retrofitting an old benchtop CNC lathe to run GRBL and cut threads! Let me know what you think.
The interface between the Teensy and Arduino is actually fairly simple. GRBL already has a built in spindle speed output using the Arduino PWM. The Teensy just reads the analog voltage from the spindle speed pin on the Arduino to set the speed. Similarly the output from the Teensy (the synchronization pulse) is just a digital pulse that gets picked up on the GRBL 'Probe' pin. Full details on the GRBL threading implementation are here. The spindle rpm should be reasonable stable under load since the Teensy is running a PID controller using the input from the encoder to keep the speed stable. This means that it can correct the rotational speed ~20 times per rotation.
grbl-Mega-5X
Posts with mentions or reviews of grbl-Mega-5X.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-03-03.
- GRBL settings for duplicating X Axis to Y Axis
- Arduino 2560 can’t upload Grbl
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Add 4th axis (rotation along the Z axis) on a GRBL CNC
If you use Arduino Mega, you could control up to 6 axis as i know: https://github.com/fra589/grbl-Mega-5X
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I've made a fifthaxis! it is hobby-sized
For a 5 axis firmware I'm using this https://github.com/fra589/grbl-Mega-5X it's based on GRBL-Mega and it plays super nice on a Ramps shield (super cheap and easy to find).
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can i control arduino outputs on a GRBL mega?like to manually code an ATC,or to switch few solenoids
Try this version: https://github.com/fra589/grbl-Mega-5X
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Grbl on Creality 8Bit Board
You could use https://github.com/gnea/grbl-Mega or https://github.com/fra589/grbl-Mega-5X And you need to know the pin usage of your board, to setup the config.h file
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Added 4th axis to my Arduino powered CNC mill
If your are using grbl, this repo might be of interest. Haven't used it but it seems popular enough for a 5 axis grbl firmware. https://github.com/fra589/grbl-Mega-5X
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Pen plotter
Probably yes, it seems to use a Mega 2560, so you could use https://github.com/gnea/grbl-Mega or https://github.com/fra589/grbl-Mega-5X
What are some alternatives?
When comparing grbl-L-Mega and grbl-Mega-5X you can also consider the following projects:
grblHAL - This repo has moved to a new home https://github.com/grblHAL
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)
LPC176x - grblHAL driver for LPC1968 and LPC1769
Universal-G-Code-Sender - A cross-platform G-Code sender for GRBL, Smoothieware, TinyG and G2core.
Kernels - This is a set of simple programs that can be used to explore the features of a parallel platform.
mcmap - Pixel-art map visualizer for Minecraft. Maps are drawn from an isometric perspective.
GRBL-Plotter - A GCode sender (not only for lasers or plotters) for up to two GRBL controller. SVG, DXF, HPGL import. 6 axis DRO.
uCNC - µCNC - Universal CNC firmware for microcontrollers
FluidNC - The next generation of motion control firmware
CNCL - Lathe grbl teach-in gui
LaserGRBL - Laser optimized GUI for GRBL
grbl-L-Mega vs grblHAL
grbl-Mega-5X vs GRBL-Pendant-with-LCD
grbl-L-Mega vs LPC176x
grbl-Mega-5X vs Universal-G-Code-Sender
grbl-L-Mega vs Kernels
grbl-Mega-5X vs grblHAL
grbl-L-Mega vs mcmap
grbl-Mega-5X vs GRBL-Plotter
grbl-L-Mega vs uCNC
grbl-Mega-5X vs FluidNC
grbl-L-Mega vs CNCL
grbl-Mega-5X vs LaserGRBL