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OpenPnP: Multi-Shot Bottom Vision

Align parts that are too large for the camera view, or not rectangular, and more.

Created a Pull Request for Automatic Machine Calibration with Issues & Solutions. Watch the video Read about the new Vision and Calibration …

Made a new OpenPnP Pull Request that adds Nozzle tip changer XY and Z calibration using vision and probing. Used to calibrate …

There is a new testing version available featuring new built-in camera light actuation (no more scripting). It can support new Profile actuators, …

TinyG is often used for Pick & Place because it comes with the Liteplacer kit. Some features have been added to TinyG …

Made a new Pull Request for OpenPnP Advanced Motion Control and documented migration and usage in the Wiki.

I’ve just confirmed an old suspicion of mine. Camera frames per second (fps) depend on lighting or rather on the exposure you …

The Open Source motion controller firmware Smoothieware is optimized for 3D-printing, milling, laser cutting and similar. It is a very nice and …

UPDATE: These features (and much more) are now part of OpenPnP 2.0. Read OpenPnP: Advanced Motion Control. The first step for more …

Most motion controllers today use a universal language called G-Code, a de-facto standard that incredibly dates back to 1950. G-code mainly just …