A nice addition to the GRBL Shield would be a pre-programmed chip to make it a bit easier to get things working the first time.
Programmed Arduino Chip.
I agree. We are thinking about either making a pre-programmed 328 DIP chip available, or just selling a pre programmed Arduino - possibly both. Do you have a preference? There's less chance for an inexperienced user to have problems with the pre-programmed Arduino, but of course it would cost more.
Also, we are planning to put motor plug kits and some neat heat sinks for sale on the site as well.
Alden
I agree. We are working out how to do this now.
ril3y
Either option would work - depending on whether you already have the board, or the right board.
The thought I had was that having a preprogrammed chip means that I won't have to come up with the extra hardware to put that code in it the first time. I do have the source and have gotten it to compile.
Kind of like the chips you can buy with the Arduino loader pre-loaded.
kf2qd, My thoughts exactly.
Riley
Would it be possible to buy the 328 chip with GRBL flashed onto it?
Or could I mail my Arduino to you folks and perhaps you could flash the existing 328 chip in the arduino?
Or would the only option be purchase a arduino already flashed?
I have purchased a AVR Programmer and ruined it as far as I can tell by trying to update the firmware. So I am at a dead end again in my project.
I am looking forward to using the GRBL shield that I purchased from you, but I am in over my head it seems in getting it running.
Sincerely ,
Colin Morris
socketcap,
Yes, I will try to setup a product in the store by the end of this weekend.
Riley
Long weekend? :-)
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