Super Gerbil can talk to your G-code sender (CNC) or LightBurn (Laser) on your PC or laptop via a BlueTooth dongle (HC-05 and 6). The install procedure is rather simple but it requires a few steps as a user to set it up on the computer. The HC-05 and 06 dongles are usually default configured …
This section covers detailed configuration changes possible by using jumper pins on the Super Gerbil board. For orientation, working clockwise around the board, starting from the top right white boxed area: Stepstick microstep jumpers allow configuration of microsteps for each stepstick and step stick compatibility USB/Bluetooth jumper allows communication choice between USB or Bluetooth. To …
A CNC beginner’s project Toy Truck A beginner’s project day one: While Paul was focusing on designing and delivering the Super Gerbil CNC kickstarter project, I was helping with the testing. Rather than using simple test shapes, I tackled something a little more complex to help avoid boredom ! The result was a toy truck …