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)
Universal-G-Code-Sender
A cross-platform G-Code sender for GRBL, Smoothieware, TinyG and G2core. (by winder)
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| 8 | 38 | |
| 332 | 1,812 | |
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| 0.0 | 8.9 | |
| over 1 year ago | about 1 month ago | |
| C | Java | |
| GNU General Public License v3.0 or later | GNU General Public License v3.0 only |
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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-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
Universal-G-Code-Sender
Posts with mentions or reviews of Universal-G-Code-Sender.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-06-23.
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UGS opening file issue
This is probably caused by a cache bug (https://github.com/winder/Universal-G-Code-Sender/issues/2332). You can try and delete C:\Users\\AppData\Local\ugsplatform\Cache\
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Can I connect my laptop to my desktop CNC with a bluetooth usb dongle?
Get a raspberry pi, https://www.raspberrypi.org/, throw UGS https://winder.github.io/ugs_website/ or cnc.js https://cnc.js.org/ on it.
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Cannot figure out why Universal GCode Sender won't connect to my Arduino Mega 2560. Any idea what's wrong?? Details in comments
UGS platform 2.0.11
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Potreste aiutarmi a capire il modello di questa macchina ad incisione? (non è laser)
Scarica un programma per comunicare con grbl, come per esempio Universal Gcode Sender: https://github.com/winder/Universal-G-Code-Sender
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Problems with UGS and grbl 1.1. It is constantly spamming this, I can't do anything without it starting again. Have restarted and reset everything, I'm at a loss. Appreciate any help
In that case I'm interested in your log files. I would appreciate a bug report so that I can investigate this further: https://github.com/winder/Universal-G-Code-Sender/issues/new/choose
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What software are you using with your Inventables Carvey?
I was looking at other options and since I've used UGS on another machine I researched it a bit and found mentions of Carvey using a custom grbl implementation called gcarvin and while it's mentioned that support was added to UGS through the controller list, it doesn't show up and I haven't been able to find any more info.
- UGS Follow G-Code Progress Throughout Job
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No serial port found - CNC machine - Universal G Code Sender
As software i use Universal G Code Sender https://github.com/winder/Universal-G-Code-Sender/releases/download/nightly/UniversalGcodeSender.zip
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Has anyone ever used a stepper motor as their spindle? (GRBL question)
It looks like UGS supports multiple axes if your controller does. https://github.com/winder/Universal-G-Code-Sender/issues/1068
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GRBL Error 33 from Arduino Sender, but not from UGS
UGS does indeed have an arc to segment converter: https://github.com/winder/Universal-G-Code-Sender/blob/master/ugs-core/src/com/willwinder/universalgcodesender/gcode/processors/ArcExpander.java
What are some alternatives?
When comparing grbl-Mega-5X and Universal-G-Code-Sender you can also consider the following projects:
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)
Candle - GRBL controller application with G-Code visualizer written in Qt.
grblHAL - This repo has moved to a new home https://github.com/grblHAL
cncjs - A web-based interface for CNC milling controller running Grbl, Marlin, Smoothieware, or TinyG.
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
LaserGRBL - Laser optimized GUI for GRBL
GRBL-Plotter - A GCode sender (not only for lasers or plotters) for up to two GRBL controller. SVG, DXF, HPGL import. 6 axis DRO.
FluidNC - The next generation of motion control firmware
gsender - Connect to and control Grbl-based CNCs with ease
candle - Minimalist ML framework for Rust
grbl-Mega-5X vs GRBL-Pendant-with-LCD
Universal-G-Code-Sender vs Candle
grbl-Mega-5X vs grblHAL
Universal-G-Code-Sender vs cncjs
grbl-Mega-5X vs grbl-L-Mega
Universal-G-Code-Sender vs LaserGRBL
grbl-Mega-5X vs GRBL-Plotter
Universal-G-Code-Sender vs GRBL-Plotter
grbl-Mega-5X vs FluidNC
Universal-G-Code-Sender vs gsender
grbl-Mega-5X vs LaserGRBL
Universal-G-Code-Sender vs candle