touchCNC/README.md

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touchCNC 1.0

GRBL 1.1 CNC Controller for ODROID C2 with VU PLus Touch Screen or Linux Desktop

Should run on any System wit at least 1024x600 Screen Resolution.

  • Jog
  • Zero positions
  • Job commands
  • Spindle Coolant, Tool and Macro commands
  • Gcode milling envelope preview
  • G28 Position
  • Feed override (Not yet working)
  • terminal
  • Laser status and switch

Screen.png

Clone to your PC

git clone https://github.com/BKLronin/touchCNC.git

Install

  • (Create env)
  • In folder enter:
    pip install requirements.txt

Run

python cnc_gerbil.py
or
cd dist
./cnc_gerbil (Bundled pyinstaller executable)

Settings

nano settings.py
or any other editor to setup to your specific usecase, the options are:

  • The resolution of your SBC-screen
    resolution = '1024x600+0+0'

  • When running on SBC with touch set to: True
    set_fullscreen = False

  • Platform dependent com ports
    portlist = ['/dev/ttyUSB0', '/dev/ttyACM0', '/dev/ttyUSB1', '/dev/ttyACM1', '/dev/ttyACM2', '/dev/ttyACM3', '/dev/ttyS0', '/dev/ttyS1', '/dev/ttyS2', '/dev/ttyS3']

  • Where the file dialog points to. Ideally some Nextcloud folder or Samba share etc.
    basepath = '/home/'

  • Machine commands
    spindle_on = 'M3S1000'
    spindle_off = 'M5'
    cooling_on = 'M8'
    cooling_off = 'M9'
    toolchange = 'G10 P0 L20 X0 Y0 Z0'

  • Table Info Text
    table_text = 'Fräsbereich 300mm x 300mm'

Based on:

Python3
tkinter
pyserial
gerbil