Grbl Controller

The Grbl Controller application is designed to control and command milling machines based on GCode. This standard is very popular today and is used by many devices from different brands. The interface is available in English only.

Features

When creating the program used the capabilities of the QT library, which allowed to integrate quite a lot of functions. Before you start working, you need to enter the parameters menu to optimize the connected machine, and then perform calibration. It is better not to skip this step, because the default parameters usually lead to noticeable errors in the process of work. These are difficult to eliminate by manual adjustment.

Functions and control panel

During operation, experts recommend using short pulses. This parameter can be changed using the option that defines the duration of the stepper motor. Large pulses can lead to high feed rates, which negatively affects the quality of the product. Also, the load on the moving parts of the machine and the base inevitably increases. The recommended value is 10 milliseconds. It is also recommended to check the delay period before turning off the motor. If it is necessary to always leave it on, it is enough to specify the maximum value by moving the slider to the desired side. For novice users, it is recommended to refer to the help section beforehand. This will avoid typical mistakes and wasting time on their elimination. Also, incorrect settings can lead to spoilage of the workpiece.

Advantages of the program

• large selection of settings;
• GCode is used for control;
• QT library was used to develop the application;
• calibration mode.