Ivo's CNC Corner

Architecture of a Grbl CNC machine

Explore the architecture and components that make up a CNC machine

Coordinate Systems

Learn about the machine and work coordinate systems

G-code basics

Learn about useful G-codes and other commands

Assembly Tips

Here you will find helpful tips for putting together your new machine

First Steps

What to do once you put everything together, before you can start using it

Grbl settings

An overview of the most important settings

Troubleshooting

What to do when something goes wrong

Z probing

Overview and troubleshooting the Z probing

Tramming a CNC Router

In-depth tutorial on how to tram the CNC

Connecting a VFD Spindle

How to add an off-the-shelf VFD spindle

Controlinator 3000

CNC handheld pendant for OpenBuilds CONTROL

Tool Length Sensor

Designs for DIY tool length sensor

Dust covers for FoxAlien Vasto

Designs for custom dust covers for the Vasto