so how do I make half a copy of it in order to make sure it works?
If you want to backup your grbl settings, just copy them from the message window after selecting the GRBL Settings button and paste them in a text file. If you need to change any of the GRBL settings, it can be done by executing them one at a time with the Do Cmd. Example: $14=1.
Or, you can change them in a text file, save it to a different name and Load & Send like a gcode file.
where do I get to them? nvm
ok so I got my file that I want to send thru do I just load it now and send it thru?
Gcode file, or grbl settings text file? If a gcode file, make sure you have your grbl settings correct first. If your refering to the grbl settings text file, yes.
ok I want to run a gcode file thru picsender what should my settings be?
For a laser or spindle and what grbl firmware version are you using? Your grbl settings should be default for the X-Carve if using the default grbl firmware for the spindle or vector cutting/engraving with the laser. If your using the J-Tech LaserMode grbl 9g firmware for raster laser engraving photos, then these grbl settings need to be changed.
$0=30 (step pulse, usec)
$1=255 (step idle delay, msec)
$10=18 (status report mask:00010010)
$11=0.005 (junction deviation, mm)
$14=1 (auto start, bool)
$120=4000.000 (x accel, mm/sec^2)
$121=4000.000 (y accel, mm/sec^2)
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ok so do I put these all in one at a time manually in the Do Cmd. ?
My statement from above.
Right when I do that it doesnât do anything. or do I have to buy the whole program to do that?
Iâm unable to move anything.i cant jog the machine or anything like that. its supposedly connected to the machine though
Did you change the grbl setting $14=1? It will not jog or move without it set that way.
The PicSender DEMO will let you run half of your gcode file.
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for some reason it wont let me change it. I even created another .txt file with what you have given me and it wont let me change it
Are you typing in the Do Cmd. box exactly like this $14=1 and selecting the Do Cmd. button? You need to refresh the settings with the GRBL Settings button to see the change in the message window.
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ok so I got all that in there finally I didnât realize you hd to actually click on the do cmd. Iâm an idiot. now when that happens my machine still doesnât jog
it just freezes and I have to end task
ok I got the machine to jog.
Thatâs great. When using a laser, select the GRBL PWM Code. It will change the jog to S values instead of Z. It will also disable the Safe Z for retracting a spindle if Cancel is selected in the middle of a job.
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