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-======4.3 Using BLOX with grblHAL and OpenBuilds CONTROL======
+====== 5.3 Using BLOX with grblHAL and OpenBuilds CONTROL ======
-OpenBuilds BLOX can be used for simple 2-axes CNC machines (Pick and place, laser, pen plotter etc).  You can use OpenBuilds CONTROL to flash grblHAL firmware onto the BLOX
+OpenBuilds BLOX can be used for simple 2-axes CNC machines (Pick and place, laser, pen plotter etc). You can use OpenBuilds CONTROL to flash grblHAL firmware onto the BLOX
-=====4.2.1 Requirements=====
+----
+===== 5.3.1 Requirements =====
 Before getting started, ensure that you have the following:
-- A computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux.
+  * A computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux.
-- An internet connection to download the necessary software and libraries.
+  * An internet connection to download the necessary software
+----
-=====4.2.2 Installing Arduino IDE 2=====
+===== 5.3.2 Download and install OpenBuilds CONTROL =====
-**Download Arduino IDE 2**:
+[[https://software.openbuilds.com|{{:docs:blackbox:download-button.png?nolink&200}}]] [[https://software.openbuilds.com|https://software.openbuilds.com]]
-Visit https://www.arduino.cc/en/software and select the appropriate version for your operating system.
+Runs on {{fa>windows|Microsoft Windows 7/8/10}} Windows, {{fa>apple|Apple Mac-os}} Mac and {{fa>linux|Linux AppImage and .deb}} Linux
-**Install the IDE**:
+After installation, start OpenBuilds CONTROL.
-Follow the installation instructions provided on the website. Once the installation is complete, launch the Arduino IDE.
+----
-=====4.2.3 Installing the ESP32 Cores=====
+===== 5.3.3 Flash grblHAL firmware =====
-**Open the Arduino IDE**:
+In CONTROL go to **Wizards and Tools**  > **Firmware Flashing Tool**
-Launch the Arduino IDE and navigate to `File > Preferences`.
+{{:docs:blox:pasted:20240815-125711.png}}\
-**Add the ESP32 Board URL**:
+Inside the Firmware Flashing Tool, click on the **BLOX**  tab
-In the "Additional Boards Manager URLs" field, enter the following URL:
+{{:docs:blox:pasted:20240815-125914.png}}
-> https://raw.githubusercontent.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/gh-pages/package_esp32_index.json
+Follow the onscreen instructions to place the BLOX into Bootloader Mode
+Select the correct Port, Machine Style relevant to the machine you are building (Standard and CoreXY kinematic supported) and click **FLASH**  to flash the firmware
-Click "OK" to save the preferences.
-**Install the ESP32 Core**:
+{{:docs:blox:pasted:20240815-130032.png}}
-Go to `Tools > Board > Boards Manager`.
+The Log/Serial Terminal will display the progress as the tool writes the firmware to the BLOX.
-In the search bar, type "ESP32" and install the latest version of the ESP32 by Espressif Systems.
+Once it completes press the **RESET**  button on the BLOX to let it boot up with grblHAL firmware
-=====4.2.4 Installing the OpenBuilds BLOX Library=====
+Once booted up, the Port ID will change and it will identify itself as a grblHAL based controller in the list. You can now **CONNECT**  to it.
-**Open the Library Manager**:
+{{:docs:blox:pasted:20240815-130124.png}}
-Go to `Sketch > Include Library > Manage Libraries`.
+You are now connected
+{{:docs:blox:pasted:20240815-130629.png}}
-**Search for the BLOX Library**:
+----
-In the Library Manager, search for "OpenBuilds BLOX".
+===== 5.3.4 BLOX grblHAL Settings =====
-Click "Install" to add the library to your Arduino IDE.
+We recommend you make use of our Machine Profiles (CONTROL > Grbl Settings tab > Select machine from the list > Save and Reset when prompted)
-Alternatively, you can install the library manually by downloading it from the https://github.com/OpenBuilds/OpenBuildsBLOX/
+=== Stepper Driver Current: ===
-=====4.2.5 Getting Started with BLOX on Arduino IDE=====
+BLOX has software controlled stepper driver current.
-**Select the ESP32-S3 Board**:
+  * Set the current in $140/141 = X and Y axis Stepper Driver Current respectively
-Go to `Tools > Board` and select the ESP32-S3 Development board for your BLOX device.
+{{:docs:blox:pasted:20240815-152744.png}}
-**Connect Your BLOX Device**:
+=== Servo: ===
-Connect the BLOX device to your computer via USB. Ensure the correct port is selected in `Tools > Port`.
+To use the PWM/Servo output as a PPM Servo signal, for Standard 180deg RC Servos:
-Also set:
+Set:
-  * USB CDC On Boot = Enabled
+  * $33=50 (PWM frequency)
-  * Flash Size = 8MB (64Mb)
+  * $34=2 (Spindle off Value)
+  * $35=2 (Spindle min value)
+  * $36=15 (Spindle max value)
-**Upload a Sketch**:
+{{:docs:blox:pasted:20240815-152616.png}}
-You can now write or upload a sketch to your BLOX device. Use the examples provided in the BLOX library to get started quickly. Including the OpenBuildsBLOX.h library will help you initialise all the onboard hardware with ease
+----
-{{:docs:blox:pasted:20240814-204154.png}}

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