Setting Up The Software; Install Grblcontrol/Candle - SainSmart GENMITSU 3018-PROVer User Manual

Setting up the Software

This section is for Windows based PCs, you can also just use the offline controller. Software for Apple Macs and Linux which do not
have support for installing and running windows programs is available, but is not described here.
All files referenced should be on your SD card or mini CD, if there are any problems with accessing these you can download them
from http://wiki.sainsmart.com/index.php/101-60-3018PROVER
Install the Windows Serial port driver
Locate the Driver_CH340SER.EXE file and run it (you will need administrator privileges on your PC), follow the prompts provided.

Install Grblcontrol/Candle

This is a free and open source program which talks to your PROVer (or other Grbl based routers) by a serial USB connection and
provides a variety of functions. This guide refers to GrblcontrolCandle V1.1.7, referred from now on as just Candle.
Candle can also be downloaded for Windows and Linux from https://github.com/Denvi/Candle, operating instructions can be found
at https://github.com/Denvi/Candle/wiki
Candle does not come with an installer; just copy the entire contents of the directory to a folder on your computer, for example to a
Program Files (x86)/grblControl directory (you will need administrator privileges for this) or anywhere else on your computer. Once
copied create a shortcut to 'Grblcontrol (Candle).exe' and save it anywhere you wish.
To start Candle click on the shortcut or directly open the Grblcontrol (Candle).exe
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