Hello everyone I have ardunio uno using grbl panel running a c beam type cnc I was trying out openbuilds g code generator Glad to see that the file works well with my system with one problem...was testing 20mm by 60mm rectangle with a hole in the middle somehow runs on my machine 10mm by 35mm hole is placed in the middle ??? I used openbuilds to design rectangle any ideas what settings I have to play with Over a year messing with this machine and I am sooo close to actually making something 2nd question do files created in sketchup work well with openbuilds g code generator? Thanks for any input Casey
OpenBuilds CONTROL -> Grbl Setting Tab (After connecting to board) -> Scroll down to $100-102 and use either the Calculator or Fine tuning wizards to calibrate your Steps Per MM NB NB - I know its a pain, but it will be well worth reading the Grbl Wiki - since its a custom machine you'd need to know what all the settings do: gnea/grbl
The openbuilds cam app imports DXF , SVG, image, gerber and excellon files. So would need to get Sketchup to output one of those formats, DXF is probably the best to use. However, I believe it would be better to just generate Gcode directly from Sketchup. I assume you are asking because you are already familiar with Sketchup so this will be easy. You need to install the SketchUcam plugin and then watch the videos: SketchUcam Howto - YouTube Yes, this Gcode will work well with the Openbuilds Controller feeding gcode to any GRBL based controller.
I kinda knew it as something to do with the steps had the same problem with a laser burner , would just make ovals and not circles well back to learning, I'm close...sometime this summer Thanks for your reply Casey
David thanks once again Got a bit of figuring out to do to tailor grbl steps, but I feel I have some programs I can put some faith in that will run together Been testing everything I can get my hands on should of just went with Keeping It Simple Thanks for all your advice
