RAMBo 1.4 Compatible Software (Estlcam alternative)

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I just learned that Estlcam will not be able to control my RAMBo 1.4 (with Marlin 2.0.something).

Is there an alternative you can recommend? I’d be okay “slicing” on my PC and then running a file on the RAMBo / SD

Or running the alternative on a laptop.

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Yep. That’s common. Not many of us use the estlcam firmware, we just export the gcode and then run it on the machine with the LCD or something. For the rambo, you should start with Marlin:

https://docs.v1engineering.com/electronics/marlin-firmware/

You can also find an overview of all the software on the software workflow page.

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Thanks!

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The way I do is that I make the shape in inkscape/a CAD-tool, make a cutting gcode in estlcam, then I copy the file to an old laptop running CNCjs that is hooked to the RAMBo. Voila! Super-neat workflow.

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