In the new version V3.46.0 a new 3D model of a 6-axis robot arm has been added.
It is the WE-R2.4, which was designed by Jeff Kerr at Thingiverse.
For those who are interested in details about the WE-R2.4, I recommend the very good 3-part documentation by John Lauer on YouTube
In my video I describe how to integrate the model in GrblGru and bring it to life with macros.
The work showed me once again what a great help a simulation is e.g. when learning GCode.
I would be very pleased if GrblGru could contribute to transfer knowledge about CNC technology.
GrblGru is now also available with Japanese texts. Many thanks to the unknown donor.
Thank you for developing the GrblGru software.
During use, I encountered a small error, hope you help.
The Grbl version I use (type $ i in the commant box)
Firmware I download here: https://github.com/fra589/grbl-Mega-5X
[VER: 1.1n.20200424:]
[AXS: 5: XYZAB]
[OPT: VNMH, 35,255,16]
With this version, there are only 5 axes X, Y, Z, A, B. But I use RobotArm5Axes, then 5 axes will be A, B, C, D, E. So only axes A and B axis are declare. The remaining 4 axes C, D, E are not in the firmware. So when I run the g-code to run the machine, GrblGru keeps giving error: 20, and the machine cannot move the C, D, E axes. How do I fix this? Thank you
The type of axis (linear or rotary) must be done in the Mega-5X software.
Unfortunately there is no “ready compiled” Hex File for 5 rotary axes.
You have to create the hex file yourself.
If you select Help\Mega-5X\GitHub in GrblGru, you will get to the GitHub page. There you can download the source of Mega-5X. (zip file)
In the file “config.h” you can choose which axes you want to have. Then you have to recompile the whole project and flash it into the Arduino.
I have changed the axis configuration only once. But if you have any detailed questions, the developer of Mega-5X Gauthier Brière will help you. You can ask questions on the GitHub page.
