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Re: Link sprite cnc

null@example.com (alexford) — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:32:42 +0000

Linksprite diy cnc 3 axis engraver machine which is an advanced version of the Computerized Numerical Control machine. They focus on the new laser technology. More over it you can check on this article on LinkSprite CNC which help to solve more of your query related to it.
The hardness of GRBL material controls the efficiency of the laser. You can use the Arduino board to run this machine. The Vanilla Arduino is ideal for the pcb milling.

Re: Link sprite cnc

null@example.com (bushy) — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 01:23:28 +0000

Tin Falcon wrote:

I like CncEdit better for viewing files. Seem easier on first use just to see the file contents. I didn't want to make a project just to see a file. Spending a few more minutes with camotics it seems to have better graphics.
http://www.cncedit.com/basicviewer/defa … o=1.0.0.43
What program are you using to generate g code. And what machine do you have.

I do not have one at home yet. We use Artcam Pro 2008 at work. It came with the machine they bought. Not sure of the name it just has CNC router 1325 on it. I am looking at this one with the 300w spindle.

Re: Link sprite cnc

null@example.com (Sr. Reaping_Engineer) — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:04:27 +0000

I started with mills and lathes and transitioned into 3D printers. Back when I started 3D printers were something you read about in Popular Science, and when the company bought one we were like "What's the point." 25 years later I have a basement full of them.

Re: Link sprite cnc

null@example.com (Tin Falcon) — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 21:58:15 +0000

I like CncEdit better for viewing files. Seem easier on first use just to see the file contents. I didn't want to make a project just to see a file. Spending a few more minutes with camotics it seems to have better graphics.
http://www.cncedit.com/basicviewer/defa … o=1.0.0.43

What program are you using to generate g code. And what machine do you have.

Re: Link sprite cnc

null@example.com (bushy) — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 19:55:56 +0000

I like CncEdit better for viewing files. Seem easier on first use just to see the file contents. I didn't want to make a project just to see a file. Spending a few more minutes with camotics it seems to have better graphics.

http://www.cncedit.com/basicviewer/defa … o=1.0.0.43

Re: Link sprite cnc

null@example.com (Tin Falcon) — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 11:28:27 +0000

I have one just like it and I can't find a "good" CAM package that speaks GRBL.

Sound like we are in a similar "Boat "here.

I have found 4 possibilities to generate g code.
1) is inkscape simply generate a vector file though the paths then select the g code utilities select engrave and select a tool.
2) jscut an online gcode generator for this type of machine.
3) Easel another on line utility fro generating g code .
it is from insructables so you need an instuctables acount to use
4). The other possibility is fusion 360 but you do need to sign up it is an on line program but no cost for educational hobby use.

I have been playing with cambotics to preview g code.

you should just need a cam program to generate g code. this little machine seems to be a knockoff of the bigger X-Carve project from insructables if that helps.
I was hoping some one would pitch in wit a free for home use cam package but not sure if they exist.

Be careful because a lot of the on line tutorials are for home brew lasers and plotters.While these are cnc machines the g code is a little diferant.
https://www.inventables.com/technologies/easel
Scroll down and click on the carve like a pro icon to play in the sandbox.

http://jscut.org/

https://inkscape.org/en/
Hope this helps i need to get my machine running and make something.
Tin

Re: Link sprite cnc

null@example.com (Sr. Reaping_Engineer) — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 04:25:25 +0000

Can you link the software you mentioned? I have one just like it and I can't find a "good" CAM package that speaks GRBL.

I use it mostly with Grbl .08 Control. Any programming I do is entirely by hand, otherwise I use it as a manual mill, I just click the jogs on my screen. Glorified manual mill and giant DRO, basically.

Link sprite cnc

null@example.com (Tin Falcon) — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 02:24:28 +0000

I just purchased on of these.
so far i have gotten the driver loaded on my laptop and have gotten it to jog.

I downloaded desk engrave
and camotics but with very limited results

So any recommendations on control software and easy to use cam program and an easy to use simulator program that would be helpful .

I prefer software that are OS projects and not cloud based. I may try easel is i have to .
The machine came pre-loaded with GRBL and has a grbl woodpecker control board and no end stops or connections for them .

TIA

Tin Falcon