Setting up ‘Candle’ (Machine Control and GCode Sender)Ĭandle 1.1.7 is the recommended software for controlling the Minimillr. Be aware that changing USB ports will change the allocated COM port. The mill should be connected for it to show in Device Manager. You can check in Device Manager if the drivers are installed, as the mill will appear in Device Manager under the Ports section as shown the image below. Visit for the most up to date information and driver downloads. The driver is available to download here as a ZIP file, and here as an EXE file. Insert the memory stick and run “Install Driver” to install the USB-Serial driver. In most cases, Windows 10 and Macs should automatically recognise the Minimillr as a USB Serial Device and install the correct drivers. Connect the 24V power supply to the mill. You can also download the STL file here Package Contentsġx Spindle control box (4015 models only)ġx Quick Start Guide with accessories Connecting the Mill to Your PCĬonnect the mill to your PC with the USB cable. This getting started guide uses pre-prepared gcode file that can be downloaded here: hello.nc Candle or Universal GCode Sender is the recommended software used to control the mill. Many creative possibilities await! This guide is intended for more advanced users who will be using the Minimillr for 2D and 3D geometry such as milling STL files created in a CAD package. Thank you for purchasing a Minimillr Desktop CNC Mill.