Universal G-Code Sender

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

Since its used by the Stepoko folks who want to be pure opensource, there are some resources on it there:

https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/stepoko-powered-by-grbl-hookup-guide/software-machine-control-universal-g-code-sender

and we have this post:

UGS touchplate macro

Since I recently updated my grbl to 1.1f I was able to take advantage of G38.2 I use this as a macro in UGS G38.2 z -.5 F1; G92 Z .065; G0 z .25 G38.2 Z -.5 F1 probes down .5 inch at 1 inch/min G92 Z.065 sets Z to touch plate thickness (I use a copper clad pcb .065 thick) G0 Z .25 retract tool Position the tool at .5 inch or lower above touch plate (or change the Z higher if you like, keep in mind that it probes down at 1 inch/minute) Run the macro. The tool will descend at 1 ipm unt…

(linked to from: https://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/Universal-G-Code-Sender#Macros )

Hopefully that will cover it, if not, Will Winder has some documentation up at:

UGS

If macros aren’t covered, mention it to him?