/CNCStepper

A library (for different Arduinos) to build your own CNC machines

Primary LanguageC++

CNCLib / CNCStepper

Build your own CNC machine/laser with CNCLib and CNCStepper.
Both projects are on github.

https://github.com/aiten/CNCLib
https://github.com/aiten/CNCStepper

CNCStepper

Use the windows CNCLib application to control your CNC machine.

see folder: Sketch

Hardware

  • 8 bit Arduino: Uno, Nano, Duemilanove, Mega 2560, Pro

  • 32 bit Arduino: Due, zero, M0

  • Arduino Shields: CNCShield, Ramps 1.4, Ramps FD

  • Drivers: A4988, DRV8825, SMC 800, L298 and TB6560

  • LCD 12864 (using u8glib) and SD

  • can be used with servos (see sketch IRobot)

Software

  • Stepper motor library with acceleration support

  • GCode Interpreter basic and extended (Arduino dependent)

  • Axis supported: 4 or 6, depending on the hardware

  • LCD Support

  • SD Support

  • HPGL Interpreter sample

Installation procedure

  • clone or download repository
  • use Arduino IDE >= 1.8.7
  • set "Sketchbook location" to /Sketch (Arduino IDE Menu: File->Preferences) - this is necessary to find the libraries
  • install the library u8g2 (Menu: Sketch->Include library->Manage libraries)
  • for arduino due and/or zero install the board (Menu: Tools->Board: xxx->Boards Manager...)
  • open sketch - MiniCNC, MaxiCNC, ...
  • configure machine (see: configuration.h)
  • select Arduino (Uno, Due, ...) and USB port
  • download sketch
  • configure machine (EEprom) using CNCLib (https://github.com/aiten/CNCLib)