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Update 2024 - Software and firmware have been updated with new features and now works with grblHAL 32-bit controllers as well. Full details here rckeith.co.uk/grbl-hotwire-fo...
Following up on my last video on troubleshooting and questions I said I would see if I could get some later firmware to work the controller program. After long hours and lots of testing, I am glad to say the "GRBL Hotwire Controller" now works with grbl-Mega-5X firmware.
Plans to build the foam cutter are $3 with a free ebook rckeith.co.uk/downloads/usb-f...
So in this video, I'll show you how to install and configure the updated firmware and software for the USB CNC Foam Cutter.
Here is a list of new features and fixes for GRBL HotWire Mega 5X
- Limit Switches/End-Stops now supported
- G93 Inverse Time mode supported
- Running the latest GRBL firmware adapted by Gauthier Brière github.com/fra589
- Connect/Rescan buttons issue fixed on older laptops
- G-code developed in Jedicut now displays correctly
- Bad number format error message has gone.
- GUI has been reworked slightly for CNC foam cutting
Full Details on the website rckeith.co.uk/grbl-hotwire-me...
Since releasing the video I've posted an easy way to install the firmware on the website rckeith.co.uk/easy-way-to-upl...
Time Codes
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:07 GRBL HotWire Mega 5X Overview
00:14:04 Stepper Driver Location on the RAMPS Board
00:15:14 Installing the new firmware
00:22:34 Install GRBL Mega 5X Software - the Windows Application
00:23:42 Firmware Configuration - without limit switches
00:36:26 Homing and Limit Switches
00:51:37 Checking Switches are Triggering
00:52:41 Homing Demonstration
01:00:16 Demonstration of G93 Inverse Time Feed Mode - Foam Cutting a Wing for a new project
Download the software and firmware from here
rckeith.co.uk/file-downloads/
5 авг 2024