Multitask effortlessly on your PC or Mac as you try out Grbl Controller, a Tools app by zeevy on BlueStacks.
About the App
Grbl Controller is your go-to companion when you want to control your CNC machine right from your smartphone. Built by zeevy, it’s designed to make streaming G-Code and handling machine movement feel straightforward—no fussing around with complicated setups. Whether you plug in via USB OTG or connect through Bluetooth, you’ll have real-time access to your CNC’s status and commands, all in your pocket.
App Features
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Flexible Connections
Connect however it suits you—Bluetooth is great if you like to work wirelessly, or just use a USB OTG cable for a direct link. Both ways are quick to set up and reliable. -
Full GRBL 1.1 Support
Take advantage of all the GRBL 1.1 real-time controls! Tweak feed rates, spindle speed, or rapid overrides with a few taps—super convenient for fine-tuning. -
Easy Jogging and Corner Moves
Move your machine just where you need it. The simple jogging controls, including corner jogging, make it easy to get precise positioning. -
Send G-Code from Anywhere
Import G-Code files (.gcode, .nc, .ngc, or .tap) directly from your phone or external storage. There’s no fiddling with file locations—just pick what you need and send. -
Real-Time Status Updates
Always know what your machine’s up to—watch live updates on position, spindle speed, buffer state, and more right in the app. -
Custom Commands & Buttons
Got commands you use often? Set up to four custom buttons for your favorite G-Code or GRBL commands, with options for both quick and long presses. -
Probing and Tool Changes
Automatic Z-axis adjustment with probing support (G38.3) helps fine-tune your projects. Plus, manual tool changes with G43.1 make handling different jobs easy. -
Runs Smoothly in the Background
Don’t worry about battery drain—the app can run in the background, keeping things going without hogging your phone’s power. -
Extra Features in the Paid Version
If you want a bit more, the paid version brings job resume (pick up where you left off if something interrupts a job), a job history tracker, haptic feedback, rotated XY jog pads, more custom buttons, and support for extra axes—handy for custom setups.
Grbl Controller by zeevy fits naturally into your workflow, whether you’re tweaking projects at the bench or controlling your machine through BlueStacks on your computer.
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