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)
grblHAL
This repo has moved to a new home https://github.com/grblHAL (by terjeio)
| grbl-Mega-5X | grblHAL | |
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| 0.0 | 4.2 | |
| over 1 year ago | over 2 years ago | |
| C | C | |
| GNU General Public License v3.0 or later | - |
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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
grblHAL
Posts with mentions or reviews of grblHAL.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2021-04-06.
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$38
https://github.com/terjeio/grblHAL/blob/master/doc/markdown/settings.md check this link there is an explanation of grbl code from A to Z
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Electronic leadscrew, or full CNC?
And it looks like pendant support was 'enabled' last year in grblHAL, but I don't see the "I'm with stupid guide" that I would need to connect it.
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General question: Why use an old LPT interface with so many open source controller available?
If you have time, check it out! https://github.com/terjeio/grblHAL/
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Budget budget CNC controllers - what's the bottom line?
You might want to look at grblHAL. It is the 32-bit evolution of Grbl. I make a 5 axis breakout board for it based on a Teensy 4.1. It supports step rates up to 400 kHz which allows you a lot of freedom in selecting microsteps and high speed rapids. All in with the Teensy, it costs about $65-70, depending on options. Here is a gallery with a number of machines based on grblHAL. More about grblHAL here. It is actively being developed with people adding features and porting to new processors (RaspBerry Pico is coming).
What are some alternatives?
When comparing grbl-Mega-5X and grblHAL 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)
Grbl_Esp32 - A port of Grbl CNC Firmware for ESP32
Universal-G-Code-Sender - A cross-platform G-Code sender for GRBL, Smoothieware, TinyG and G2core.
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
FluidNC - The next generation of motion control firmware
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
libopencm3 - Open source ARM Cortex-M microcontroller library
LaserGRBL - Laser optimized GUI for GRBL
LPC176x - grblHAL driver for LPC1968 and LPC1769
grbl-Mega-5X vs GRBL-Pendant-with-LCD
grblHAL vs Grbl_Esp32
grbl-Mega-5X vs Universal-G-Code-Sender
grblHAL vs grbl-L-Mega
grbl-Mega-5X vs grbl-L-Mega
grblHAL vs FluidNC
grbl-Mega-5X vs GRBL-Plotter
grblHAL vs uCNC
grbl-Mega-5X vs FluidNC
grblHAL vs libopencm3
grbl-Mega-5X vs LaserGRBL
grblHAL vs LPC176x