Shapeoko 2 Raspberry Pi B+ Workstation

cults3d

I'm building a safe and reliable workstation for my Shapeoko 2. After experiencing inconsistent performance with TGFX and CoolTerm, I decided to create a custom workstation using software that works flawlessly every time without disconnecting or displaying an unfriendly interface. An old computer monitor lying in my closet serves as a perfect screen for this project. The designs of two individuals heavily influenced the construction of this workstation: a modified version of a part for installing NEMA 23 motors on the Z-axis, which I obtained from Thingiverse (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:396858), and another design that eliminates small washers required for motor installation, available at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:269745. I developed a program based on GUID for the Raspberry Pi using Gambas3, in addition to a text version of the code that can be run from the command prompt as a shell script. Both versions feature keyboard jogging and allow users to control the TinyG controller with custom commands. The GUI version offers 1mm increments for jogging. For more information on this project, including instructions and files, please visit the provided link below. I encourage anyone who uses my setup to offer feedback on how it can be improved, such as adding a window displaying the machine's positioning.