https://github.com/denvi/candle

GRBL controller application with G-Code visualizer written in Qt.
https://github.com/denvi/candle

candle cnc-machine gcode-visualizer grbl heightmap linux visualizer

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GRBL controller application with G-Code visualizer written in Qt.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/denvi/candle
• Owner: Denvi
• License: gpl-3.0
• Created: 2015-07-15T17:46:48.000Z (over 9 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2024-03-05T16:41:43.000Z (8 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-10-15T00:22:44.232Z (29 days ago)
• Topics: candle, cnc-machine, gcode-visualizer, grbl, heightmap, linux, visualizer
• Language: C++
• Size: 34.7 MB
• Stars: 1,371
• Watchers: 125
• Forks: 548
• Open Issues: 385
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: readme.md
  • Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml
  • License: LICENSE

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Candle

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GRBL controller application with G-Code visualizer written in Qt.

Supported functions:

* Controlling GRBL-based cnc-machine via console commands, buttons on form, numpad.

* Monitoring cnc-machine state.

* Loading, editing, saving and sending of G-code files to cnc-machine.

* Visualizing G-code files.

System requirements for running "Candle":

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* Windows/Linux x86

* CPU with SSE2 instruction set support

* Graphics card with OpenGL 2.0 support

* 120 MB free storage space

Build requirements:

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Qt 5.4.2 with MinGW/GCC compiler

Downloads:

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Experimental versions:

* [Version 1.2b release](https://github.com/Denvi/Candle/releases/tag/v1.2b)

For GRBL v1.1 firmware

* Windows: [candle_1.1.7.zip](https://github.com/Denvi/Candle/releases/download/v1.1/Candle_1.1.7.zip)

* Linux: [candle_1.1.7.tar.gz](https://github.com/Denvi/Candle/releases/download/v1.1/Candle_1.1.7.tar.gz)

(for GRBL v0.9 and below use Candle 1.0)

Before creating new issue:

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Candle works with CNC controlled by GRBL firmware, many problems can be solved by using proper version of GRBL, using proper configuration.

Please read GRBL wiki: 

- GRBL v0.9-: https://github.com/grbl/grbl/wiki

- GRBL v1.1: https://github.com/gnea/grbl/wiki

"Candle" main window:

![screenshot](/screenshots/screenshot_heightmap_original.png)