Add a Serial UART Connection to a Snapmaker 2.0 Controller

[Hauke]

Here are forum posts that cover Snapmaker control via external controllers:

A350 control with gamepad

I’ve been thinking about ways to control my A350 in a more “natural” way, rather than using the touchscreen. I whipped up a quick prototype where I’m using an Xbox controller connect to my computer, which is running an application that sends movement commands to the printer over the serial port. Still thinking of a good way to perform movements with more precision. My end goal is to ditch the Xbox controller and create a custom control panel to fit my needs.

Got Bored waiting for the Quick Release Kit ..... Tried to make an MPG

I have been thinking about doing this project for quite some time and finally got around to it. [20230905_144408] [20230905_144645] [20230905_144833] [20230905_144652] I wanted an easier way to control movement and set datums whilst using the CNC. The design of the pendant is not my own, I found a YouTube Channel who created this and was selling the plans for $5. It Basically acts like a HID (Human Interface Device). The Pendant is linked via CNCJS (which Luban is based off) which ive hard…

Admittedly, I never looked deeper (yet?) - so no idea how the actually connect.