# 💡 Suggestion **URL:** https://forum.sienci.com/c/gsender/suggestion/24.md [Latest](https://forum.sienci.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.sienci.com/categories.md) --- ## [Camera Ideas \[thread\]](https://forum.sienci.com/t/camera-ideas-thread/25631)
**Author:** [@chrismakesstuff](https://forum.sienci.com/u/chrismakesstuff)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/camera-ideas-thread/25631 "2026-10-05T03:44:36Z")
There have been several suggestions of different types where you guys have asked for camera implementation in gSender for various reasons, so I thought it’d make things easier to compile them all here for easier referenc… --- ## [Adding rapid override to Gsender](https://forum.sienci.com/t/adding-rapid-override-to-gsender/27162)
**Author:** [@tacohaha](https://forum.sienci.com/u/tacohaha)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/adding-rapid-override-to-gsender/27162 "2026-09-28T14:45:19Z")
I’m fairly new to my altmill but I’m a CNC machinist by trade. On any machine I’ve worked on there has always been a rapid override dial/button. It’s so incredibly useful especially if you’re not sure if the machine is g… --- ## [XYZ Probing Setup](https://forum.sienci.com/t/xyz-probing-setup/26778)
**Author:** [@davebmck](https://forum.sienci.com/u/davebmck)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/xyz-probing-setup/26778 "2026-09-25T15:12:49Z")
I’m a UGS user trying to move over to Gsender. The only problem I’m running into is the XYZ probe setup. There isn’t an input field in the standard block setup menu to set the distance the spindle/bit moves after the Z… --- ## [Wishes for future development of gSender - Lathe support](https://forum.sienci.com/t/wishes-for-future-development-of-gsender-lathe-support/27110)
**Author:** [@OoO](https://forum.sienci.com/u/OoO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/wishes-for-future-development-of-gsender-lathe-support/27110 "2026-09-16T17:15:27Z")
Hi, I’m still new to this forum, but not so new to DIY CNC projects. I hope to eventually find time to contribute with code writing, but for now I just want to share some pictures and some inspiration that might make gSe… --- ## [Soft limits warning identify which direction](https://forum.sienci.com/t/soft-limits-warning-identify-which-direction/9880)
**Author:** [@hamanjam](https://forum.sienci.com/u/hamanjam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/soft-limits-warning-identify-which-direction/9880 "2026-09-01T18:43:24Z")
Would it be possible to identify what/why a particular action would trigger soft limits? Trying to start a job sometimes, I get the warning and it takes me a few tries to figure out what limit is being triggered and how… --- ## [Built-in feature to mill a straight edge](https://forum.sienci.com/t/built-in-feature-to-mill-a-straight-edge/25015)
**Author:** [@Chucky\_ott](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Chucky_ott)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/built-in-feature-to-mill-a-straight-edge/25015 "2026-09-01T18:30:28Z")
The surfacing feature is great since it allows you to run a surfacing job without the need to use your CAM software. Another cool feature would be the ability to make a straight edge on your wood stock. So essentially,… --- ## [Probe routine runs twice at start of every job](https://forum.sienci.com/t/probe-routine-runs-twice-at-start-of-every-job/14228)
**Author:** [@Ternary](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Ternary)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/probe-routine-runs-twice-at-start-of-every-job/14228 "2026-09-01T11:53:22Z")
Hi all, I just switched over to gSender from Carbide Motion on my Shapeoko Pro. Everything about it runs great so far, I’m successfully running my test jobs and getting results. I’m exporting gcode from VCarve using th… --- ## [Use the visualizer for the Start-From-Line feature](https://forum.sienci.com/t/use-the-visualizer-for-the-start-from-line-feature/10449)
**Author:** [@Swinly](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Swinly)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/use-the-visualizer-for-the-start-from-line-feature/10449 "2026-09-01T11:51:52Z")
Is it possible to add to the start-from-line feature so that when you key in your starting line (and click preview or ? ) it can be shown in the visualizer where it is? Sometimes, when doing pocket or profile cuts I lik… --- ## [Screen follows tool when zoomed](https://forum.sienci.com/t/screen-follows-tool-when-zoomed/26048)
**Author:** [@R.Portman](https://forum.sienci.com/u/R.Portman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 11:49am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/screen-follows-tool-when-zoomed/26048 "2026-09-01T11:49:15Z")
I am making a 12”W x 10” H picture frame with a 7”W x 5”H opening. There are six small designs (~2x2”) around the frame. I like to zoom into one of the designs and watch the progress. When that area is done, the rout… --- ## [Custom gSender v1.6.3-custom](https://forum.sienci.com/t/custom-gsender-v1-6-3-custom/26938)
**Author:** [@iuliancalin](https://forum.sienci.com/u/iuliancalin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/custom-gsender-v1-6-3-custom/26938 "2026-08-26T13:14:08Z")
\[!IMPORTANT\] :warning: Hardware Requirement: The probing features below (Material Center & Bore Finder) are designed specifically for use with a 3D Touch Probe (electronic/kinematic probe capable of omnidirectiona… --- ## [Tap Workspace to Jog Machine to Position (touchscreen or mouse)](https://forum.sienci.com/t/tap-workspace-to-jog-machine-to-position-touchscreen-or-mouse/26965)
**Author:** [@HonestKnifeCo](https://forum.sienci.com/u/HonestKnifeCo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/tap-workspace-to-jog-machine-to-position-touchscreen-or-mouse/26965 "2026-08-25T13:45:14Z")
As an alternative to jogging, I’d love to see an option in gControl where you could tap a location on the workspace display, then hit a “Go To” button and have the machine move to that X/Y position while keeping Z unchan… --- ## [Tool change air-travel](https://forum.sienci.com/t/tool-change-air-travel/26912)
**Author:** [@guena](https://forum.sienci.com/u/guena)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/tool-change-air-travel/26912 "2026-08-14T16:19:07Z")
Tool change Hello, I am generating G-code using Estlcam. During the tool change performed by the gSender wizard—using the “standard re-zero” strategy—the new tool passes too close to the work surface. If the workpiec… --- ## [Pendant suggestion](https://forum.sienci.com/t/pendant-suggestion/26302)
**Author:** [@Thiago](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Thiago)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/pendant-suggestion/26302 "2026-08-10T14:38:00Z")
​Hi gSender Team, ​I’ve been using gSender for my CNC projects and absolutely love the interface. However, I have some suggestions to improve the Pendant functionality, specifically for those of us using tablets as seco… --- ## [Comms in/out for external monitoring and control \[thread\]](https://forum.sienci.com/t/comms-in-out-for-external-monitoring-and-control-thread/6347)
**Author:** [@AutoDoc](https://forum.sienci.com/u/AutoDoc)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/comms-in-out-for-external-monitoring-and-control-thread/6347 "2026-07-20T15:41:25Z")
Has anyone here hacked out a way to get gSender to send out messages to let the operator know it’s time to change a bit or that the job has finished. I’m usually in the shop while carving but I’d be lying if I told you … --- ## [Tool Change Wizard Highlight Tool Number](https://forum.sienci.com/t/tool-change-wizard-highlight-tool-number/15278)
**Author:** [@ejbrabender](https://forum.sienci.com/u/ejbrabender)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/tool-change-wizard-highlight-tool-number/15278 "2026-07-07T17:11:08Z")
This may seem trivial but when doing a tool change and going through the process when its to the step that calls out its time to change the tool. Have you ever looked into highlighting the tool number better? Maybe ma… --- ## [Safe Height when selecting paper airplane](https://forum.sienci.com/t/safe-height-when-selecting-paper-airplane/22178)
**Author:** [@Chucky\_ott](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Chucky_ott)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/safe-height-when-selecting-paper-airplane/22178 "2026-07-07T17:07:58Z")
The gSender documentation states this for the Safe Height setting "If you’ve set up a “Safe Height” in your gSender settings, now any “go to” or “quick-travel” button will move to the top of the Z-axis minus the safe hei… --- ## [Tool change estimate](https://forum.sienci.com/t/tool-change-estimate/25940)
**Author:** [@ptmagnuson](https://forum.sienci.com/u/ptmagnuson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/tool-change-estimate/25940 "2026-07-07T17:07:00Z")
In the time estimate box, it would be very useful to have an estimate of the time until next tool change. Perhaps have colored vertical line for tool changes? Maybe also a % complete for the current tool. --- ## [Suggestion: clarify SLB firmware vs GRBL version in Machine Information / docs](https://forum.sienci.com/t/suggestion-clarify-slb-firmware-vs-grbl-version-in-machine-information-docs/26524)
**Author:** [@rathbungs](https://forum.sienci.com/u/rathbungs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/suggestion-clarify-slb-firmware-vs-grbl-version-in-machine-information-docs/26524 "2026-06-09T15:05:58Z")
Hi all, I wanted to share something that tripped me up while setting up my new SLB, in case it can help improve the docs and reduce confusion for others. Context Brand‑new SLB (replacing a failed X‑Controller), boug… --- ## [Vector-Based Auto-Leveling & Dynamic XY/Z Zeroing for Organic Shapes](https://forum.sienci.com/t/vector-based-auto-leveling-dynamic-xy-z-zeroing-for-organic-shapes/26474)
**Author:** [@Thiago](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Thiago)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/vector-based-auto-leveling-dynamic-xy-z-zeroing-for-organic-shapes/26474 "2026-06-03T20:57:49Z")
Hi everyone, I’d like to suggest a feature for gSender’s auto-leveling tool that would be a game-changer for anyone working with live edge wood or organic shapes. Currently, auto-leveling probes within a standard recta… --- ## [Feature Request: Unlock Manual Tool Table / Nicknames for non-SLB users (FluidNC/RatRig)](https://forum.sienci.com/t/feature-request-unlock-manual-tool-table-nicknames-for-non-slb-users-fluidnc-ratrig/26295)
**Author:** [@Soeren](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Soeren)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/feature-request-unlock-manual-tool-table-nicknames-for-non-slb-users-fluidnc-ratrig/26295 "2026-06-01T13:44:28Z")
Hi Sienci Team, I’ve looked through the 1.6.0 release threads, and while I see a lot of ATC discussion, I haven’t found a specific request for unlocking the manual tool table / nicknames for those of us on non-Sienci ha… --- ## [Heightmap gSender](https://forum.sienci.com/t/heightmap-gsender/3300)
**Author:** [@jelanier](https://forum.sienci.com/u/jelanier)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/heightmap-gsender/3300 "2026-05-19T17:24:48Z")
I have been using gSender for a little while and I really like it. One thing I require for the work I do is a heightmapping routine. I see it on the gSender interface but I don’t know how to implement it. Is this a futur… --- ## [Spindle Speed Display](https://forum.sienci.com/t/spindle-speed-display/26315)
**Author:** [@rathbungs](https://forum.sienci.com/u/rathbungs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/spindle-speed-display/26315 "2026-05-14T13:57:19Z")
In the Tool Change UI during runtime, where tool status (Unprobed, etc.) is shown, please also display the current commanded spindle speed (from the last or upcoming S value in the G‑code). For manual routers with a tac… --- ## [Please Restore "Prompt for first tool" option in Edge-4 Tool Changing settings](https://forum.sienci.com/t/please-restore-prompt-for-first-tool-option-in-edge-4-tool-changing-settings/26390)
**Author:** [@bbeck4x4](https://forum.sienci.com/u/bbeck4x4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/please-restore-prompt-for-first-tool-option-in-edge-4-tool-changing-settings/26390 "2026-05-13T13:18:54Z")
Hi team, The “Prompt for first tool” option that existed in gSender 1.6.1 stable is missing from Edge-4. This was a really useful feature and its absence is a step backward for users with bitsetters. WHAT IT DID: Wh… --- ## [gSender adjustments](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-adjustments/26143)
**Author:** [@JohnnyL](https://forum.sienci.com/u/JohnnyL)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/gsender-adjustments/26143 "2026-05-02T03:04:03Z")
It would be nice if I could make small changes to a tool file in gSender. Example: When cutting a Dado, if the Dado is found to be too narrow, it would be nice to make the required change and re-run the tool. Does gSe… --- ## [Display A Axis Controls](https://forum.sienci.com/t/display-a-axis-controls/26249)
**Author:** [@jomac](https://forum.sienci.com/u/jomac)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/display-a-axis-controls/26249 "2026-04-28T15:19:05Z")
I’m using FluidNC and have separate A and Y axis drivers. With “Use A-Axis for grbl” toggled in settings I can run 4 axis operations just fine, but would it be possible to display the A axis controls in the control panel… --- ## [Probe type toggle switch in UI](https://forum.sienci.com/t/probe-type-toggle-switch-in-ui/25143)
**Author:** [@marcoose](https://forum.sienci.com/u/marcoose)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/probe-type-toggle-switch-in-ui/25143 "2026-04-23T15:57:36Z")
I love the new 3D Probe in the UI for the typical “AliExpress v6 3D Probe”, but I also have the Sienci AutoZero Touch Plate and find it equally useful for different situations. I have both of them connected simultaneous… --- ## [Suggestion: Add proper iOS “Add to Home Screen” icon for gSender remote UI](https://forum.sienci.com/t/suggestion-add-proper-ios-add-to-home-screen-icon-for-gsender-remote-ui/26220)
**Author:** [@rathbungs](https://forum.sienci.com/u/rathbungs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/suggestion-add-proper-ios-add-to-home-screen-icon-for-gsender-remote-ui/26220 "2026-04-21T13:47:32Z")
I’m using a gControl panel PC with gSender and frequently access the remote UI from Safari on my iPhone and iPad (e.g. http://gcontrol.local:8000/). I’ve been experimenting with “Add to Home Screen” to turn that into an … --- ## [Ability to scale G-code files](https://forum.sienci.com/t/ability-to-scale-g-code-files/7014)
**Author:** [@GeodeLX](https://forum.sienci.com/u/GeodeLX)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/ability-to-scale-g-code-files/7014 "2026-04-14T14:33:17Z")
I have a g-code file that runs very nicely on a 24" x 10" block of material. But now I find I have a 22" x 9" block. It would be helpful if gSender could atomagically scale the movements for me (I’m assuming it would … --- ## [Clear statistics?](https://forum.sienci.com/t/clear-statistics/21501)
**Author:** [@Demus](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Demus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/clear-statistics/21501 "2026-04-14T14:26:03Z")
Hello, Is there a way to clear the stats like job history? --- ## [Default file opening](https://forum.sienci.com/t/default-file-opening/26160)
**Author:** [@gwilki](https://forum.sienci.com/u/gwilki)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/default-file-opening/26160 "2026-04-13T20:42:19Z")
I would prefer if gSender did not open the last open file when gSender is opened. For those who prefer the current setting, perhaps this could be a preference in the Settings panel. [Next page](https://forum.sienci.com/c/gsender/suggestion/24.md?page=1)