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 (by gnea)
Candle
GRBL controller application with G-Code visualizer written in Qt. (by Denvi)
| grbl-Mega | Candle | |
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| 9 | 27 | |
| 473 | 1,282 | |
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| 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| over 1 year 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-Mega
Posts with mentions or reviews of grbl-Mega.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-06-13.
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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
I just tried with GRBL-mega from the link below and it connected without any problems: https://github.com/gnea/grbl-Mega/releases/tag/v1.1f.20170802
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Arduino 2560 can’t upload Grbl
are you uploading normal grbl or grbl for arduino 2560? https://github.com/gnea/grbl-Mega
- GRBL on Arduino Mega
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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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I need some help programming grbl.
Specifically, I am using grbl-mega and a ramps board "because it's what I have on me" and need to modify the code a little to operate a laser and I can't even get the Arduino ide to compile stock grbl, and had to use xloader and a precompiled version of grbl. If someone can either make me or tell me how to make a .hex file with this modified code I would really appreciate it. Here is the information you will need to understand where to put the code, just scroll to the post with the code written on it.https://github.com/gnea/grbl-Mega/issues/55 and here are the grbl-mega files.https://github.com/gnea/grbl-Mega
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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
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Beginner: 4 axis stepper motor help
Alternative is (and you still need limit switches) is load the mega with some form of GRBL. This makes your mega into a CNC machine which is entirely co-ordinate based and you control the movement with GCODE.
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Could I use a RAMPS 1.4 3D printer controller board for a CNC mill with GRBL?
Next is to download the grbl branch you want:Just 3 axis: https://github.com/gnea/grbl-Megaor up to 5 or 6 axis: https://github.com/fra589/grbl-Mega-5X
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-Mega and Candle you can also consider the following projects:
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
Universal-G-Code-Sender - A cross-platform G-Code sender for GRBL, Smoothieware, TinyG and G2core.
FluidNC - The next generation of motion control firmware
bCNC - GRBL CNC command sender, autoleveler and g-code editor
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
cncjs - A web-based interface for CNC milling controller running Grbl, Marlin, Smoothieware, or TinyG.
GRBL-Plotter - A GCode sender (not only for lasers or plotters) for up to two GRBL controller. SVG, DXF, HPGL import. 6 axis DRO.
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)
gsender - Connect to and control Grbl-based CNCs with ease
grblForCyclone - GRBL port for RAMPS and Sanguinololu boards
cncjs-kt-ext - Auto-leveling extension for CNCjs