GRBL

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What is GRBL?

"Grbl is a free, open source, high performance CNC milling controller written in optimized C that will run on a straight Arduino."

Dank GRBL

Simen GRBL

How to Get GRBL Files on Linux

  • Open Terminal and type:

git clone https://github.com/damellis/grbl.git grbl

Grbl.png

Modify GRBL Files for enabling GRBL flashing to Arduino board on Linux

  • Navigate to the GRBL folder

Grblfolder.png

  • Open "Makefile" in gedit
  • Edit the PROGRAMMER line as:

PROGRAMMER = -c stk500v1 -P /dev/ttyACM0 -b 115200

Grblmakefileedit.png

Flashing GRBL to the Arduino

  • Open Terminal and navigate to the GRBL folder (ex. by using the "ls" and "cd" commands)

Terminalgrbl.png

  • In Terminal, type:

make clean

Grblmakeclean.png

  • In Terminal, type:

make

Grblmake.png

  • Connect the Arduino Uno to the computer via USB cable
  • In Terminal, type:

make flash

  • Disconnect the Arduino Uno

How to Determine GRBL Configuration Changes Required

  • Go to the following webpage:

http://dank.bengler.no/-/page/show/5474_configuringgrbl?ref=mst

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