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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 Download and install OpenBuilds CONTROL=====
+----
-[[https://software.openbuilds.com|{{:docs:blackbox:download-button.png?200|}}]]\\
+===== 5.3.1 Requirements =====
-[[https://software.openbuilds.com|https://software.openbuilds.com]]
+Before getting started, ensure that you have the following:
+  * A computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux.
+  * An internet connection to download the necessary software
+----
+===== 5.3.2 Download and install OpenBuilds CONTROL =====
+[[https://software.openbuilds.com|{{:docs:blackbox:download-button.png?nolink&200}}]] [[https://software.openbuilds.com|https://software.openbuilds.com]]
 Runs on {{fa>windows|Microsoft Windows 7/8/10}} Windows, {{fa>apple|Apple Mac-os}} Mac and {{fa>linux|Linux AppImage and .deb}} Linux
 After installation, start OpenBuilds CONTROL.
+----
+===== 5.3.3 Flash grblHAL firmware =====
+In CONTROL go to **Wizards and Tools**  > **Firmware Flashing Tool**
+{{:docs:blox:pasted:20240815-125711.png}}\
+Inside the Firmware Flashing Tool, click on the **BLOX**  tab
+{{:docs:blox:pasted:20240815-125914.png}}
+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
+{{:docs:blox:pasted:20240815-130032.png}}
+The Log/Serial Terminal will display the progress as the tool writes the firmware to the BLOX.
+Once it completes press the **RESET**  button on the BLOX to let it boot up with grblHAL firmware
+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.
+{{:docs:blox:pasted:20240815-130124.png}}
+You are now connected
+{{:docs:blox:pasted:20240815-130629.png}}
+----
+===== 5.3.4 BLOX grblHAL Settings =====
+We recommend you make use of our Machine Profiles (CONTROL > Grbl Settings tab > Select machine from the list > Save and Reset when prompted)
+=== Stepper Driver Current: ===
+BLOX has software controlled stepper driver current.
+  * Set the current in $140/141 = X and Y axis Stepper Driver Current respectively
+{{:docs:blox:pasted:20240815-152744.png}}
+=== Servo: ===
+To use the PWM/Servo output as a PPM Servo signal, for Standard 180deg RC Servos:
+Set:
+  * $33=50 (PWM frequency)
+  * $34=2 (Spindle off Value)
+  * $35=2 (Spindle min value)
+  * $36=15 (Spindle max value)
+{{:docs:blox:pasted:20240815-152616.png}}
+----

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