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=Modify Gctrl code for Easier Connection with Arduino on Linux= | |||
*Open the Gctrl folder | |||
[[Image: gctrlfolder.png]] | |||
*Open gctrl.pde in gedit | |||
*Change a part of the code as annotated in the following: | |||
Serial port = null; //change starts | |||
String portname = "/dev/ttyACM0"; // Linux, Arduino Uno | |||
//change ends | |||
boolean streaming = false; | |||
[[Image: gctrlnewcode.png]] | |||
Revision as of 04:32, 30 March 2012
What is Gctrl
Gctrl is a GUI (Graphical User Interface) program for use with GRBL. Gctrl is code that is meant to run on the software called "Processing". Gctrl provides control options for jogging and sending gcode.
How to Get Gctrl on Linux
- Open Terminal and type:
git clone https://github.com/damellis/gctrl.git gctrl
Modify Gctrl code for Easier Connection with Arduino on Linux
- Open the Gctrl folder
- Open gctrl.pde in gedit
- Change a part of the code as annotated in the following:
Serial port = null; //change starts
String portname = "/dev/ttyACM0"; // Linux, Arduino Uno
//change ends
boolean streaming = false;
