Tag: FluidNC
Welcome to the CNC & Laser Control Series
If you’re a hobbyist, maker, or small workshop owner, you know the frustration of outdated controllers, messy USB cables, and firmware limitations. This series of guides on CraftConnectSA walks you through modernizing your machines with MKS DLC32 boards, FluidNC firmware, and wireless workflows. From your CNC 3018 router to the Creality Falcon Pro 10W laser,…
LightBurn Wi-Fi Workflow with MKS DLC32 and FluidNC on the Creality Falcon Pro 10W Laser
Introduction: True Wireless Laser Control After replacing the original Creality controller with the MKS DLC32, your laser engraver is now powered by FluidNC, a modern ESP32-based firmware that allows web-based setup and Wi-Fi control. The final step is to connect LightBurn — the most popular laser design and control software — directly to your machine…
Upgrading the Creality Falcon Pro 10W with an MKS DLC32 Controller – Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction: Why I Replaced My Creality Falcon Pro Controller My Creality Falcon Pro 10W laser was mechanically solid, but its original controller was frustratingly restrictive. While it included an ESP32 chip, Creality had disabled all Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality, leaving the machine isolated and USB-bound. Trying to get it working reliably under Linux and with…
CNC 3018 FluidNC Setup Guide: How to Install and Run Your MKS DLC32 Board with UGS
Introduction: Bringing Modern Control to Your CNC 3018 The MKS DLC32 controller, powered by FluidNC firmware, has made hobby CNC routing simpler and smarter. No more SD cards, no complex firmware flashing — just plug it in, connect via Wi-Fi, and you’re ready to cut. In this guide, we’ll go through the full installation and…
CNC 3018 Setup with MKS DLC32 and FluidNC — Complete Beginner’s Guide
🧩 Introduction If you’ve recently bought a CNC 3018 machine and are ready to move beyond the limits of old GRBL controllers, this guide is for you.We’ll go step-by-step through setting up your CNC 3018 with the MKS DLC32 board running FluidNC, and then connecting it to UGS (Universal G-code Sender) over Wi-Fi for smooth,…