Grbl Laser Software
GRBL-Plotter is a graphic converter and gcode sender for all purposes.
The main focus is on the post-processing of vector graphics, the specialty is the preparation of the generated Gcode, which is based on properties of the imported graphics, such as Layer, pen color or pen thickness, and can be sorted:
- Import of SVG, DXF, HPGL, CSV, Gerber
- Possible modification of the graphic during the import:
- Resize to given dimension (SVG)
- Offset origin to 0;0
- Sort paths by shortest distance
- Clipping and tiling of the graphic
- Hatch fill of closed paths
- Pen up/down can be implemented as:
- Z-axis
- RC-Servo (using spindle PWM)
- Laser (Spindle on/off)
- Or define individual commands
- Possible modification of the generated GCode:
- Offset, Mirroring, Rotation, Scaling
- Sorting and delete of code blocks
Mar 29, 2021 Laser GRBL is a robust piece of software that lets you make the most of your DIY Laser Engraver by customizing items with a prime marking. The clean interface can be used by beginner and advanced users alike and most of the space is dedicated to showing the preview images that will be engrave. LightBurn talks directly to your laser, without the use of additional software. We currently support most Ruida, Trocen, TopWisdom, and GCode based controllers. Supported GCode controllers,include Grbl, Smoothieware, Grbl-LPC, and Marlin. Supported Ruida controllers include the RDC6442G/S, RDC6445G, RDC6332G, RDLC-320A, and R5-DSP. The most popular versions of the tool are 3.6 and 3.5. This download was scanned by our built-in antivirus and was rated as virus free. The latest version of the program can be downloaded for PCs running Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, 32-bit. The program relates to System Utilities. This free software is a product of Zapmaker. GRBL is an useful open source software that helps in effective control of CNC machines. A GRBL CNC controller can function effectively when you connect GRBL with Arduino. Due to its use with Arduino, it is easy to set up G-code since the input and output point offers easy control. Motion 5 is a specialised variant of GRBL which is focused on motion of up to five CNC axes and laser processing instead of milling. It supports ATMega MCUs running with up to 20 MHz and provides jitter-free pulses with a frequency of up to 38 kHz. Wherever usage and handling of motion5 is different to original GRBL, this is described in Wiki.
Download GRBL-Plotter from github.com/svenhb/GRBL-Plotter
Example Code blocks:
SVG graphic with different layer, colors and pen-widths:
Grbl Laser Software Mac
This graphic can be opened in GRBL-Plotter via drag & drop (on 2D view).
Grbl Laser Software Tutorial
Output of GRBL-Plotter, if 'grouping' is activated: