Download All Files For CNC
I have made a zip file of all CNC pen plotter’s files that you will need, Following files, you will get in zip file:
- Arduino IDE
Arduino IDE is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) used to edit, compile, and upload our Arduino codes to our Arduino hardware board with the help of USB A to B cable. Arduino IDE is a cross-platform software that means It is available for Windows, macOS, Linux. Arduino IDE supports C and C++ languages to write and compile the codes.
- GRBL Controller
GRBL (Garble) software is used to run live Arduino based CNC. This software plays a very important role without GRBL software you can not run your gcode file or execute gcode files on a microcontroller. GRBL Controller software guide to stepper motor’s driver where and how much to move according to co-ordinate we have provided, co-ordinate means the .gcode file.
- GRBL Library
GRBL Library files help microcontroller to understand the co-ordinates numbers which we have provided as “.gcode” to GRBL controller software and according to the “.gcode” file current and voltage provided by the controller to CNC shield and there are stepper motor drivers on the CNC shield for each stepper motor, which amplifies the microcontroller’s voltage and provide to the stepper motors.So before launching the GRBL software you must include these GRBL library files to compile grbl programs and upload it to Arduino.
- Inkscape
Inkscape software will help you to generate “.gcode” file of your sketch, picture, text, etc, and that gcode we use in grbl controller software to run our CNC here I’m giving you an official link to download Inkscape software.
- Inkscape Extension
Inkscape extension helps Inkscape software to convert any text, image to gcode format.
- Sample gcodes
I am providing you some additional “.gcode” files so that you can check your CNC for the very first time whether everything is working properly or Not.All the above files are named as saying the length of the document will need and whether that is a simple line or spiral. For example: In the first file, there is a written file like “5cm line XY” 5cm shows that it needs a 5 cm minimum length of the document, and XY shows that it is line 2D line.
Note: I have updated this zip now will not get Arduino IDE and Inkscape software because I have got a lot of messages from you guys regarding the downloading issue, but I have provided an official link for that software. Now you will be able to download light size zip file easily. If you need any help from my side you can join our Facebook group and post your queries there.
Must watch my CNC part-2 video, In this video, you will learn how and where to place these files in your computer as well as how to use this software properly.
I have made a common problem in CNC-related video if you are an absolute beginner must-watch following below video you will get a lot ideas and you hopefully achieve CNC making.