This blog is about the Mini Gerbil case. Some people have asked me for the files and of course it is available for you to use and modify to your own needs. Assembly Instructions The design is simple and just a slot and click mechanism for the case. The pcb is held in place by […]
There are some settings in LightBurn that you might want to tweak in order to get the best out of both. This article describes how to configure LightBurn to get optimum results. The connection device you choose in new device is not critical. You can choose Gerbil or Grbl-M3 (uses just easy Gcode). Even the […]
Installing an Amp meter Some K40s, especially the more popular model, has a digital panel. Although it seems a favorite, it’s working is actually disappointing. Between two k40s, one will output the same strength at 10% while the other indicates 30%. This makes cutting guess work when you use the panel. The solution to this, […]
Today we launch SuperGerbil.com, a dedicated store for our range of laser and CNC controllers. The store sells our laser and CNC controllers and accessories in a standard shopping cart format. As with Awesome.Tech, local and international shipping is included in the product price. We’ll continue to blog and hold the K40 forum on Awesome.Tech
We machined this simple acrylic disc to give us confidence that Super Gerbil was working accurately. It’s time to test the Super Gerbil CNC controller accuracy, so we designed some simple shapes in Fusion 360 and machined from some clear 4.4mm acrylic. First up, a disc with a design diameter of 25.00 mm in Fusion […]
A part of our upcoming toy truck, used as a demonstration of Super Gerbil CNC controller It’s time to put the Super Gerbil CNC Controller pre-production units through their paces with a testing regime that’s included a wide range of activities: Installation – technically correct and user-friendlyConfiguration – technically correct and user-friendlyAll the basic operations – jogging, […]
Looking online and on Github… The big strength of Grbl is that it runs on an Arduino and is therefore very accessible to the general public. Anyone can just jump into CNC and learn. Grbl’s biggest weakness is that it runs on an Arduino… hey stop there, didn’t you just say it’s biggest strength was… […]
XT computers for CNC machining…. really ? This morning I read an email from the HME, the Home model engine website promoting their member recent posts and I read this: “After completing the Quarter Scale Merlin, I took several months off to work on a number of projects that had piled up around the home […]
What we learnt during our One day build Today I will share some insights into our adventure while upgrading the cheap Chinese eBay CNC mill “3020”. If you haven’t watched the YouTube video then you can watch it here https://youtu.be/G_9dc0BAf0M The morning started for me at 7am and I was quiet nervous about the challenge. It […]