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GRBL Control Software Introduction

1. The document provides instructions for connecting and using GRBL control software to operate a CNC machine, including choosing the correct COM port, understanding different states and controls, and homing procedures. 2. It also gives laser engraving instructions, noting appropriate materials are non-metallic and non-reflective, and explains how to adjust the engraving position using a point of light on the workpiece. 3. Additional details are provided on assembly instructions, driver installation, and GitHub resources for configuring GRBL version 1.1.

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GRBL Control Software Introduction

1. The document provides instructions for connecting and using GRBL control software to operate a CNC machine, including choosing the correct COM port, understanding different states and controls, and homing procedures. 2. It also gives laser engraving instructions, noting appropriate materials are non-metallic and non-reflective, and explains how to adjust the engraving position using a point of light on the workpiece. 3. Additional details are provided on assembly instructions, driver installation, and GitHub resources for configuring GRBL version 1.1.

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GRBL Control Software Introduction

1. Assembly Please refer to 《Assembly instructions 》to


assemble the machine。
 Debugging
2. Install the driver CH340SER

3. How to find the correct COM port of the USB


 How to Connect grblControl on an Arduino

1) In the menu go into Service - Setting


2) And choose the serial port number that the Arduino /
GRBL is connected to. The baud rate should be 115200 if
you are using the latest version of GRBL

3) If it doesn't work make sure that you don't have another


software connected to this serial port! (Disconnect it and
try again)

 States

1) State panel

2) Work coordinates

Represents current X, Y & Z local coordinates of the CNC.

3) Machine coordinates

Represents current X, Y & Z absolute machine


coordinates.

4) Status
a) One of following CNC status:

b) Idle - waiting for a G-code command

c) Running - running a G-code command

d) Home - homing cycle is executing

e) Check - G-code command check mode is turned on

f) Hold - paused by a "!" command, need to be restarted by a


"~" command

g) Alarm - CNC doesn't know where it is and blocks all


G-code commands

h) Door - door sensor has triggered

 Control

Control panel

1) **Home button**
Starts the homing cycle procedure with "$H" command
2) **Z-probe**
Starts the zero Z-axis search procedure using the
command specified in the settings ("Z-probe commands"
box).

3) Example command:

G91G21; G38.2Z-30F100; G0Z1; G38.2Z-1F10


4) **Zero XY**
Zeroes the "X" and "Y" coordinates in the local coordinate
system. Also retains an local system offset ("G92") for
later use.

5) **Zero Z**
Zeroes the "Z" coordinate in the local coordinate system.

6) **Restore XYZ**
Restores local system coordinates with "G92" command.

7) **Safe Z**
Moves tool by "Z"-axis to safe position. Position
coordinate can be specified in the "Safe Z" setting.

Position must be specified in machine coordinates.

8) **Reset**
Resets CNC with "CTRL+X" command

9) **Unlock**
Unlocks CNC with "$X" command.

 Open grblControl software to connect the machine,


choose the correct port：
Connection succeeded：[CTRL+X] < Grbl v1.1 ['$' for help]

https://github.com/gnea/grbl/wiki/Grbl-v1.1-Configuratio
n
Laser Engraving Instructions
 Attentions：

Non-working materials：
It cannot work on any metal, ceramic, jewelry, etc. Also, it cannot work on any
material that reflects light or is transparent.
 Software：Miniature Steward

1. Main interface
 Engraving Position:
2. Turn on the weak light, it will appear a point on the work piece. Then swivel the knob

to adjust the point to the smallest.

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