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)
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)
| grbl-Mega | grbl-Mega-5X | |
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| 9 | 8 | |
| 473 | 332 | |
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| 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| over 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-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
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-Mega and grbl-Mega-5X 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
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)
FluidNC - The next generation of motion control firmware
Universal-G-Code-Sender - A cross-platform G-Code sender for GRBL, Smoothieware, TinyG and G2core.
GRBL-Plotter - A GCode sender (not only for lasers or plotters) for up to two GRBL controller. SVG, DXF, HPGL import. 6 axis DRO.
grblHAL - This repo has moved to a new home https://github.com/grblHAL
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
grblForCyclone - GRBL port for RAMPS and Sanguinololu boards
Candle - GRBL controller application with G-Code visualizer written in Qt.
grbl-Mega vs grbl
grbl-Mega-5X vs GRBL-Pendant-with-LCD
grbl-Mega vs FluidNC
grbl-Mega-5X vs Universal-G-Code-Sender
grbl-Mega vs GRBL-Plotter
grbl-Mega-5X vs grblHAL
grbl-Mega vs Universal-G-Code-Sender
grbl-Mega-5X vs grbl-L-Mega
grbl-Mega vs grblForCyclone
grbl-Mega-5X vs GRBL-Plotter
grbl-Mega vs Candle
grbl-Mega-5X vs FluidNC