This repository contains the code used for the Arboreal Intuitions 2022-23 project.

First things first, you will need any version of the Arduino 1.8 IDE. You can download that here. Once downloaded, you should have an Arduino libraries folder (found in C:\Users\{username}\Documents\Arduino on Windows).

You will then need to download Python 3.8, which may be found here.

Copy the grbl-mod\grbl-mod folder (just the inner grbl-mod one) into your Arduino "libraries" folder.

In your Arduino IDE, open the example code found in File > Examples > Examples from custom libraries, grbl-mod > grblUpload. Select your board (Arduino Uno) and COM port (Arduino Uno) from Tools. Take note of the COM port number - it will be used later.

Click the Upload button, and wait for the program to finish compiling/uploading to the board.

Install the python packages found in the requirements.txt file. To do this open a console window in administrator mode (right-click on "Command Prompt", select "Run as Administrator") and navigate to the project's directory. For example:

C:\Windows\system32> cd "C:\Users\blah\Downloads\robot-plotter"
C:\Users\blah\Downloads\robot-plotter> pip install --upgrade pip --user
...
Successfully installed pip-23.0.1 

C:\Users\blah\Downloads\robot-plotter> pip install -r .\requirements.txt --user
...
Successfully installed requirement-1.0.0

Now you are ready to run Python plotter code!

Initialization of the CNC shield is performed using the GRBL Config file. This file sets up the servo and stepper motors for the plotter and paper feeder.

• Nema 17
• Nema 23
• 28byj-48 + driver board
• DIY CNC plotter video
• Cnc shield v3.10specs