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how to move xyz by direct serial command from computer over USB - COM

Posted by bmyury 
how to move xyz by direct serial command from computer over USB - COM
April 03, 2018 12:10AM
Dear forum members.
You guys are great! So much effort and success in driving the development of RepRap family of devices.

A complete newbie here.

I have Anet A8 (170$ Chinese clone)
I have not yet but I do intend to replace the flush the original Anet A8 firmware with Marlin firmware.

I want to use the printer just as a device to position the printer head which I intend to replace with a holder of a tool.

I wonder which command (G-code) I need to send from computer over serial to Anet A8 with Marlin 2017 firmware to move the head to a specific XYZ position.
Again - I intend to do it with a Python script using serial communication module.

Thanks so much for your help in advance
In case I post it to the wrong forum – please advice me where to post it

Thans again,
Re: how to move xyz by direct serial command from computer over USB - COM
April 03, 2018 03:42AM
After homing the printer with G28 you can send G0 or G1 moves to position the tool head. Look here for reference.
Re: how to move xyz by direct serial command from computer over USB - COM
April 03, 2018 04:07AM
Thank you!
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