This week I continued working with the motors. Since only the gantry motors need to be controlled by GRBL, I researched methods to control the other 3 stepper motors. Then, based on that research, I started testing further motor control methods. Later in the week we started building the gantry but then realized some of the parts were mismatched in sizes. I ordered some PLA printer filament so we could reprint those incorrect parts and continue building.
Next week we should be able to fully build the gantry and start integrating full software pipeline with motor control before the early demo. This week I continue to remain on schedule and should be all set for next week to go well.