Do it yourself CNC projects are popping up everywhere and we decided that we wanted to contribute to the growth. Here are a few of our design goals: Modular Design – We wanted to do more than just keep cost down. We wanted things to be reusable and up-gradable. (Arduino , Individual Stepper Motor Drivers and … Read More →
Category Archives: Shields
Arduino CNC Shield V3.XX – Assembly Guide
This is a quick guide to help with assembling the Arduino CNC Shield V3.XX. Contents: Assembly Steps First Run Jumper Settings. 4th Axis Configuration End Stop Configuration Configuring Micro Stepping for Each Axis First step is to solder the Power Wire( or Fuse) and 10K (R1) resistor in place. (Version 3.03 and on does not … Read More →
Arduino Web Dashboard without the need of web-server
Luca Dentella posted an example on his blog about creating a full-working dashboard for Arduino (charts and gauges) in Javascript, running entirely in a web browser without the need for a web-server. In this implementation, Luca uses the Arduino connected to an AM2302 sensor (DHT22) to get temperature and humidity values, which are then displayed on the dashboard. … Read More →
SparqEE CELLv1.0: Cellular made easy (Arduino/Pi/+)
Cellular made easy – Add GSM/3G support to your Arduino/Raspberry Pi/BeagleBone projects Chris Higgins at SparqEE has come up with a simple development board[CELLv1.0] that can give your projects cellular capabilities. So what can you actually do with it? Well,I can think of lots of things: Add an off-grid internet connection to your home automation system. … Read More →
Arduino CNC – GRBL Shields / Boards
The following are a few of the shield / boards that are compatible with GRBL. GRBL is G-Code interpreter that is able to run on small Atmel Micro-controllers like the controllers used on Arduino Boards. Using GRBL (software) and these micro-controllers(Hardware) makes it very easy and affordable to build your own Computer Numerated Controlled Machines(CNC) … Read More →
Arduino to Raspberry Pi Bridge Shield – PCB’s finally Arrived.
In the first part of this project I described the technical details of the shield After a few weeks of waiting, I have finally receive the first batch of PCB’s I designed and they look fantastic. Here are a few photo’s: So what are the advantages/benefits/pro’s of this little shield? Firstly this shield will protect your Raspberry … Read More →
Arduino MICO shield – Control things from a dial-tone.
Igor Ramos has created a cool little Arduino shield that connects up to your mobile phone and listens for Dial-Tones that it can convert to commands. This is useful for making a nice little automated answering machine for your home or shop. If you are even more creative you can program it to switch on … Read More →
Configure Marlin Firmware with Ramps 1.4 and GADGETS3D Shield with Panel (LCD and SD)
To run the Marlin Firmware on the following setup you need to configure it as below: Arduino Mega 2560 Ramps 1.4 3d Printer Electronics Gadgets3D Shield with Panel (LCD and SD card reader) Configuration.H #define MOTHERBOARD 34 // Sets the Motherboard as Ramps 1.3/1.4 with two extruders #define TEMP_SENSOR_0 1 // This defines the … Read More →