Universal Gcode Sender VS LaserWeb

I don't know what's on screen, but if you're looking for a nice, cross platform program to send some gcode, I really like UGS: https://winder.github.io/ugs_website/. Source: about 2 years ago

Connect the 3018 to a PC, use a gcode sender like Candle or gSender or cncjs or UGS and then type $$ in the console. Source: over 2 years ago

I'm a little cheap+lazy and I just use a simple electrical contact probe using https://winder.github.io/ugs_website/ and the probe plugin. Flipping the part I generally butt the stock against a fixed parallel, then probe using the tool for X+Y (offset by the tool radius), and Z probe as well off some of the un-machined stock. Source: over 2 years ago

4 - Can you try to start the spindle from a PC (you will need a gcode sender: Candle, UGS/UGP, cncjs)? Source: almost 3 years ago

I‘m using Laserweb for my DIY Laser… maybe that’s something for you too? Source: over 1 year ago

I used a Raspberry Pi and a Protoneer GRBL CNC Hat to make a small controller for a 3018. I ran Laserweb on it which can handle 3 axis routing and lasering. You can tie it to external drivers to run the bigger steppers. Source: over 2 years ago

I generated the shapes here https://www.acrylicode.com/generative-tools/ then converted the SVG to GCODE In laser web https://laserweb.yurl.ch/ and then plotted using my prusa mini and a mount for a biro pen. Source: over 2 years ago

I haven't tried Lightburn so I can't speak to that. Laserweb is free, you can try it out and see how it works: https://laserweb.yurl.ch/. Source: over 2 years ago