Running GRemote in Linux (Only partially working)

[inconvergent]

I’m trying to get an XY plotter v2.0 working in Ubuntu 14.04 and using java from open-jdk.

I’ve come to the point where I’ve managed to upload the GCode software to the arduino, and I’m trying to run the GRemote program.

I’ve edited it so that the .sh file does not try to run the Windows version java (why does it do that to begin with?), and i get this window when i select the device /dev/ttyUSB0:

Repeating this in windows 8 i get the exact same result.

UPDATE

I configured arduino board as Genuino Uno instead of Leonardo. (I have a makeblock orion board). Now i get gui using GRemote. I even managed to get it jogging a little. but the x buttons moves the y axis and vice versa. additionaly i can’t move the z axis.

my settings look like this

This is what was included in the settings file in the java/bin folder for the source that i downloaded. they are very hard to configure since i don’t even know what this means, and I don’t know where they are documented.

I would still like to hear from you if you have any suggestions.

Anders.

[Pioneer]

@inconvergent, for XY plotter, could you please turn into using our new software Benbox ( http://learn.makeblock.cc/laserxy2/ ) ? which is much convenience for using, thanks!

[inconvergent]

SEE MY POST BELOW INSTEAD.

@Pioneer, Is there some way you can give me direct links to working downloads of benbox for linux and windows? that site you linked me to is a bit of a mess. And it gives the impression that benbox is for laser engraving only, I have the pen plotter.

I checked several of the links on the site and some point to sites with Chinese text on them, and others are dead.

[inconvergent]

@Pioneer

Ok. So I have downloaded all the packages on the site now. I followed the instructions to update the firmware using flush_firmware_for_makeblock_en. it says “success” upon completion, but i don’t know any more.

Then i run benbox 3.7.99.

it seems to manage to connect to the plotter since the plotter makes some sounds when i plug it in.

However nothing happens when i try to start a drawing.

it looks like this now:

I really want this to work. your hardware seems very nice, but your software is a complete disaster. i have no idea what to download or where to get it, and none of the things i have tried so far have worked.

also, you say benbox supports linux, but i can’t find any software that looks like it will run under liunx, only exe files and windows installers.

Anders.

[Pioneer]

@inconvergent, there may be some misunderstanding, our software dont support Linux, can it only work with Windows. Have you firstly installed the USB driver? if not, please kindly refer from here: https://github.com/Makeblock-official/makeBlock-USB-driver .
Benbox is a software for controlling movement, you can neither choose using Pen or Laser, it depends on you. Have you connected the serial port and upgrade the firmware before using? if not, kindly do it. Also we suggest you can start drawing by simple picture ( like a signal circle and so on ), because you need to do adjustment according to the performance. For more questions, you can contact us by support@makeblock.cc, thanks!

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