Re: L297/L298 Bipolar Driver Circuit with Limit Detection
Originally Posted by
kelectroman
Could you please send me the g code interpreter because i'm writing mine and i have some difficulties.Thank you
Since I first started writing this, many groups have developed CNC designs for the hobbyist, some providing free downloads to their own G-Code interpreter/sender code or the pre-compiled HEX file to flash an Arduino with. I can't comment on their features or how well they perform as I've never tried them myself but a quick search I found 3 that seem fairly common:
Arduino GCode Interpreter - RepRapWiki
https://github.com/OttoHermansson/GcodeSender/downloads
Grbl - ShapeOko
I believe the latter link is still being actively developed and I'm sure others out there can provide feedback on suitability etc.
I'm happy to provide a copy of my own source code if there is enough interest, in original code format rather than HEX so that others can develop it further - I wrote it a long time ago and apart from using it to watch motors spin on my test rig, I never really did much with it, although with the warmer weather allowing me to get back outside into my cold workshop recently, my interest has been revived and I am currently working with a friend to produce a large-scale project that will re-use much of what was developed here.
It's worth pointing out that the stepper driver circuit I designed has long since been superseded by other designs and now I can't design/build a circuit cheaper than boards like the Pololu drivers, which for a few Dollars/Pounds/Euros, is very cheap and comes pre-built to handle most hobbyist steppers.
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