Control Software

Control Software Discuss the different available control options out there for the machines you build. Sun, 17 May 2026 11:26:11 +0000 Sun, 17 May 2026 11:26:11 +0000 OpenBuilds https://builds.openbuilds.com/forums/control-software.57/ Can not connect to X32 controller Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:41:37 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/can-not-connect-to-x32-controller.22701/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/can-not-connect-to-x32-controller.22701/ invalid@example.com (Gizmo6) Gizmo6 I have shut the machine down, closed OB Control restarted and the error persists.]]> 1 Settings for BlackBox X-32/Machine in Fusion360 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:59:40 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/settings-for-blackbox-x-32-machine-in-fusion360.22696/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/settings-for-blackbox-x-32-machine-in-fusion360.22696/ invalid@example.com (Gizmo6) Gizmo6
How should an Acro 1510 be configured to allow use of the Z axis?
None of the options available in the wizard fit my setup for tooling, I need a function like a router or pen plotter where the tool is lifted while moving between tool paths.
I can jog and home Z but it never does anything after...

Settings for BlackBox X-32/Machine in Fusion360]]> 8 OpenBuilds CONTROL Software Mon, 02 Jun 2025 21:15:29 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/openbuilds-control-software.13121/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/openbuilds-control-software.13121/ invalid@example.com (Mark Carew) Mark Carew View attachment 35241

OpenBuilds CONTROL Software
Hey guys, check out the all new and free OpenBuilds control software.
OpenBuilds Machine Driver - Interface Driver for all CNC style machines (Grbl)
With this software you can:

Jog your CNC machine
Preview, Edit and simulate Gcode
Run Gcode Jobs
Troubleshoot and access Machine...

OpenBuilds CONTROL Software]]> 2723 Openbuilds Control not starting Sun, 01 Jun 2025 01:48:26 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/openbuilds-control-not-starting.22462/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/openbuilds-control-not-starting.22462/ invalid@example.com (Eimantas) Eimantas
seeking some advice - currently on version 1.0.388
the program has stopped working as of 2 days ago , under log/serial it is stuck on "checking for updates"
the GUI is also behaving out of ordinary (minimize, maximize and close buttons not working)
-no firewall
-tried reverting to previous versions

recently did some messing around with VS studio code on computer which might have installed something that has messed with the software, as of now all of it is uninstalled.

any advice...

Openbuilds Control not starting]]> 3 OpenBuilds Control and RPi Sat, 24 May 2025 21:14:41 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/openbuilds-control-and-rpi.14284/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/openbuilds-control-and-rpi.14284/ invalid@example.com (John Davies) John Davies 89 Ask Grbl CNC questions here. Tue, 20 May 2025 17:24:20 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/ask-grbl-cnc-questions-here.3000/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/ask-grbl-cnc-questions-here.3000/ invalid@example.com (Sonny Jeon) Sonny Jeon View attachment 21737

Hello Open Builds Community!

I'm the lead developer of the Grbl CNC project, which is the firmware that runs most of the Arduino/AVR-based CNC machines out there. Mark Carew has recently brought me on board, and I'll be available to answer any Grbl-related questions or help troubleshoot problems here on this forum.

Please feel free to start a new thread. Thanks!]]> 1649 Control IP scan Mon, 05 May 2025 22:00:11 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/control-ip-scan.22636/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/control-ip-scan.22636/ invalid@example.com (Peter Ashford) Peter Ashford 5 (3rd party controller) Z Axis not Retracting Sun, 04 May 2025 21:18:30 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/3rd-party-controller-z-axis-not-retracting.22632/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/3rd-party-controller-z-axis-not-retracting.22632/ invalid@example.com (waynet) waynet Having issues with my z axis not retracting after making contact with touch probe. Also getting an Alarm 3 prompt. Any I ideas what is going on here?
[17:49:43] [ [external from hardware] ] OpenBuilds CONTROL received a FEEDHOLD notification from Grbl: This could be due to someone pressing the HOLD button (if connected)

[17:49:43] [ [external from hardware] ] OpenBuilds CONTROL received a RESET/ABORT notification from Grbl: This could be due to someone pressing the RESET/ABORT...

(3rd party controller) Z Axis not Retracting]]> 15 Cannot continuous jog using controller. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:35:17 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/cannot-continuous-jog-using-controller.20318/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/cannot-continuous-jog-using-controller.20318/ invalid@example.com (Andy C) Andy C
I've been using a Lead 1515 for awhile now with no issues. Just yesterday I started having jogging issues. I did not change anything, all wiring is still in place and secure. The CNC works perfect still, I just can not continuous jog with the controller. It acts like Im manually pressing the buttons on and off. Please see video for better explanation of the issue.

Has anyone experienced this issue?

thanks
Andy]]> 20 Machine Coordinates Question... Sun, 27 Apr 2025 20:30:23 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/machine-coordinates-question.22625/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/machine-coordinates-question.22625/ invalid@example.com (Hoth) Hoth
Can someone explain where these numbers come from? It does the homing sequence, then backs off the switches by 5mm in each direction. Why aren't the machine coordinates at X5, Y5, Z-5. If the switches are zero, that seems like the logical machine coordinates to be at.

I'm hoping it's just a setting somewhere that I can't find. =)]]> 6 3D view gone Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:29:31 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/3d-view-gone.22586/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/3d-view-gone.22586/ invalid@example.com (Tatman) Tatman View attachment 62655 3d view gone and what is webgl?]]> 7 Tech support for Javascript Macros in CONTROL Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:25:35 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/tech-support-for-javascript-macros-in-control.19576/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/tech-support-for-javascript-macros-in-control.19576/ invalid@example.com (sharmstr) sharmstr 221 Help with Fusion Post Processor Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:59:12 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/help-with-fusion-post-processor.22579/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/help-with-fusion-post-processor.22579/ invalid@example.com (Frunple) Frunple I'm just trying out the Fusion post V1.0.43.
I was wondering if someone can help me make a change since I am not familiar with Fusion posts at all.
What I need is to change all M3's to:

M3
G1 F100 S1000

Is that possible/easy to do?

Reason I need it is the straight M3 isn't firing on time.
I tried changing all of them to M3 S1000 with the same result.
I then tried the above and it fires perfectly.

If anyone's wondering I'm using a laser engraver as a plasma table by using the laser...

Help with Fusion Post Processor]]> 2 control crash when trying to open file Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:01:05 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/control-crash-when-trying-to-open-file.22571/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/control-crash-when-trying-to-open-file.22571/ invalid@example.com (teurlai) teurlai Every time i try to open a file, when the finder open everything freeze, i cannot chose a file or cancel, i have to force quit control.... i tried to install the latest version, rebbot everything 100+ time, i am out of idea....

Thank you!!!]]> 1 Issues probing (3rd party machine and 3rd party controller) Sat, 22 Mar 2025 15:49:08 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/issues-probing-3rd-party-machine-and-3rd-party-controller.22542/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/issues-probing-3rd-party-machine-and-3rd-party-controller.22542/ invalid@example.com (tommyp) tommyp
I just tried to replicate but it didn't error this time when touching just said it worked but didn't set the z zero and didn't pull back off of the surface like it does for my anolex. I just moved the z axis up and it alarmed.

I can't really find much info on this online except emi or someone who removed...

Issues probing (3rd party machine and 3rd party controller)]]> 6 Suggestion to add to OpenBuilds Control Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:45:12 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/suggestion-to-add-to-openbuilds-control.22522/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/suggestion-to-add-to-openbuilds-control.22522/ invalid@example.com (BeeAMaker) BeeAMaker So when a M3 (clockwise), M4 (counterclockwise), M5 (stop) is Encountered when running the sim, an indicator lights up. Green for M3, Red for M4, dark for M5.]]> Control software Surfacing Wizard direction Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:25:06 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/control-software-surfacing-wizard-direction.22269/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/control-software-surfacing-wizard-direction.22269/ invalid@example.com (JUSS10B) JUSS10B
Control software Surfacing Wizard direction]]> 6 Need some Probing XYZ on this All Metal CNC. Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:04:02 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/need-some-probing-xyz-on-this-all-metal-cnc.22474/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/need-some-probing-xyz-on-this-all-metal-cnc.22474/ invalid@example.com (sackindustries) sackindustries
I need some help probing xyz on my sieg x2 mini mill.

It's able to probe something that's not conductive on its surface using the XYZ probe I.E. Anodized aluminum, wood, etc etc.

I'm having trouble trying to figure out the XYZ probing for something that has continuity with the endmill/spindle.

EDIT:
I decided to go with a tool setter and 3d touch probe setup.

I found a tool setter macro on the forum, so I think I can get that to work. The 3d touch probe seems straight forward...

Need some Probing XYZ on this All Metal CNC.]]> 23 Grbl Solid Handshaking Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:03:02 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/grbl-solid-handshaking.21785/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/grbl-solid-handshaking.21785/ invalid@example.com (Kabs) Kabs
If I am going to send a lot of bytes, one needs to know when the buffer is full so that one does not overrun the buffer.

This is an obvious fact in all serial communications.

The answer to this question is...

Grbl Solid Handshaking]]> 14 Why does "L50" leads to an error? Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:38:22 +0000 https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/why-does-l50-leads-to-an-error.22477/ https://builds.openbuilds.com/threads/why-does-l50-leads-to-an-error.22477/ invalid@example.com (MacBarley) MacBarley Needle cutter for foamplates), but I'm afraid I need help for the fine tuning: As the title says, I get an "error: 36"- message when I want to run gcode that was generated with OpenBuilds CAM. It is OpenBuilds Control v1.0.388 on MacOS, the controller is an MKS S-Base 1.3 from the leftover box, on which Grbl 1.1f runs and is also recognized...

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