GRBL - G Code Plug In
Posted: 14.06.2019 02:13
would it be possible for you to write a plug in that will out put GRBL G code movement commands ?
GRBL is the standard for CNC and 3D printing ... using G codes would enable the use of inexpensive stepper motor drivers ... the Adruino Uno with CNC shield and motor driver is less than USD $25
this plug in would also allow the use of CNC and 3D printing hardware to be used for panoramic stitching (both X & Y) while focus stacking in the Z axis
i am a pro level lifetime licensee and i would be willing to fund the writing of this plug in
i am SURE others would purchase this plug in as well
please respond with a cost estimate
thank you
Larry
Helicon Help Desk Support
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Hello Larry,
thank you for contacting us about this.
We were thinking of this. We have it on our plan, but can't give a time estimate.
Could you recommend a device to be used for tests?
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Catherine
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Best regards,
Catherine Tolok
Helicon Help Desk
https://heliconsoft.com/support/
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Greetings Catherine
To test a G code plug in, i would recommend the "Standard" GRBL controller configuration used in the CNC / 3D Printer community
Arduino Uno with a (generic version of the Protoneer) CNC shield and (generic Pololu style) stepper motor driver module
the Arduino Uno / CNC shield combination programmed with GRBL G Code interpreter is the standard used in the CNC / 3D Printer / Maker community
The Arduino Uno with CNC shield is capable of driving almost ANY stepper motor of the Nema 17 or Nema 23 class
Use of the Arduino Uno / CNC shield will allow the inexpensive hardware used for CNC and 3D printing to be used as linear (Z axis) stages for focus stacking
In addition, the Arduino / CNC shield would allow for complete XY Cartesian control which would provide a platform for automatic panoramic stitching
Cost of the Arduino Uno / CNC shield stepper motor driver is approximately USD $25
Arduino Uno.jpg
Arduino Uno USD $8.49
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AR7YJ3O/?coliid=I37WBEK4HH8FPM&colid=2MCZQE8MNE2R2&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Arduino Uno CNC Shield.jpg
Arduino Uno CNC Motor Driver Shield USD S6.79
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D2HL9T8/?coliid=IA7HPXUJNL973&colid=2MCZQE8MNE2R2&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Each CNC Motor Driver Shield is capable of controlling 3 axes depending on the number of motor driver modules installed
(note that this is a package of 2 boards but only 1 board is required)
Arduino CNC Stepper Motor Driver Module2.jpg
Stepper motor driver modules USD $9.99
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCE3ZW1/?coliid=I1FKK4UP8AI5OC&colid=2MCZQE8MNE2R2&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
one stepper motor module is required for each motor controlled
(note that this is a package of 5 stepper motor driver modules but only 1 module is required )
Total cost as purchased from Amazon USD $25.27
(Purchase from Amazon yields enough spare parts that a second GRBL controller could be constructed solely for the cost of a second Arduino Uno)
Again, i am willing to fund development of a G- Code plug in if that would accelerate implementation
May i also suggest a posting and discussion in the Helicon Forum, as i am sure many users would be interested in a G Code plug in
(i am also sure there are folks in the forum with much more experience with CNC / 3D Printers than i have)
Regards
Larry
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Thanks a lot for the info and details, we'll be discussing it further with the team.
Sure, you're welcome to post a topic on our forum, it will be interesting for us to see the discussion as well.
We'll see what can be done.
Kind regards,
Catherine
GRBL is the standard for CNC and 3D printing ... using G codes would enable the use of inexpensive stepper motor drivers ... the Adruino Uno with CNC shield and motor driver is less than USD $25
this plug in would also allow the use of CNC and 3D printing hardware to be used for panoramic stitching (both X & Y) while focus stacking in the Z axis
i am a pro level lifetime licensee and i would be willing to fund the writing of this plug in
i am SURE others would purchase this plug in as well
please respond with a cost estimate
thank you
Larry
Helicon Help Desk Support
You have received an answer to your message (Ds9QhbBFaa) from our support.
=================================================
Hello Larry,
thank you for contacting us about this.
We were thinking of this. We have it on our plan, but can't give a time estimate.
Could you recommend a device to be used for tests?
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Catherine
=================================================
Best regards,
Catherine Tolok
Helicon Help Desk
https://heliconsoft.com/support/
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Greetings Catherine
To test a G code plug in, i would recommend the "Standard" GRBL controller configuration used in the CNC / 3D Printer community
Arduino Uno with a (generic version of the Protoneer) CNC shield and (generic Pololu style) stepper motor driver module
the Arduino Uno / CNC shield combination programmed with GRBL G Code interpreter is the standard used in the CNC / 3D Printer / Maker community
The Arduino Uno with CNC shield is capable of driving almost ANY stepper motor of the Nema 17 or Nema 23 class
Use of the Arduino Uno / CNC shield will allow the inexpensive hardware used for CNC and 3D printing to be used as linear (Z axis) stages for focus stacking
In addition, the Arduino / CNC shield would allow for complete XY Cartesian control which would provide a platform for automatic panoramic stitching
Cost of the Arduino Uno / CNC shield stepper motor driver is approximately USD $25
Arduino Uno.jpg
Arduino Uno USD $8.49
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AR7YJ3O/?coliid=I37WBEK4HH8FPM&colid=2MCZQE8MNE2R2&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Arduino Uno CNC Shield.jpg
Arduino Uno CNC Motor Driver Shield USD S6.79
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D2HL9T8/?coliid=IA7HPXUJNL973&colid=2MCZQE8MNE2R2&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Each CNC Motor Driver Shield is capable of controlling 3 axes depending on the number of motor driver modules installed
(note that this is a package of 2 boards but only 1 board is required)
Arduino CNC Stepper Motor Driver Module2.jpg
Stepper motor driver modules USD $9.99
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCE3ZW1/?coliid=I1FKK4UP8AI5OC&colid=2MCZQE8MNE2R2&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
one stepper motor module is required for each motor controlled
(note that this is a package of 5 stepper motor driver modules but only 1 module is required )
Total cost as purchased from Amazon USD $25.27
(Purchase from Amazon yields enough spare parts that a second GRBL controller could be constructed solely for the cost of a second Arduino Uno)
Again, i am willing to fund development of a G- Code plug in if that would accelerate implementation
May i also suggest a posting and discussion in the Helicon Forum, as i am sure many users would be interested in a G Code plug in
(i am also sure there are folks in the forum with much more experience with CNC / 3D Printers than i have)
Regards
Larry
You have received an answer to your message (fzdLhZbRLh) from our support.
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Thanks a lot for the info and details, we'll be discussing it further with the team.
Sure, you're welcome to post a topic on our forum, it will be interesting for us to see the discussion as well.
We'll see what can be done.
Kind regards,
Catherine