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 […]
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 […]
Hey all, I’ve been busy at work on a successor to the Gerbil, provisionally named the Super Gerbil. The goal is to create a high performance controller with all the features anyone could want, at an affordable price. It’s been a real journey to master the Super Gerbils brain (the STM32, its Datasheet has 4000 […]
Debugging the K40 controller set up consists of a few steps which are easy to follow. Comms Motion Limit stops Laser power You probably need: a small Philips screw driver for the screw terminals, a simple multi-meter and some gummy bears. First we need to test whether the board communicates with your computer. Best way […]
This is a list of useful sites for laser cutting and engraving: Looking to make slotted laser-cut templates from scratch? Here is the program for you! http://flatfab.com/ Here is a fun site to get some ideas. 52 projects has turned into 130 and counting! “52 Lasers is a collaboration between Pixelaser and Isette, showcasing one […]