Rapid Connect from Browser (Early Access)
Easel can now directly connect to your CNC machine without the need to install any software (the Easel Driver). This means you can now connect from more devices, including Chromebooks and older Mac or Windows computers.
Note: This functionality has completed early access testing and is now available to everyone.
How to Use
If you are using Chrome, Edge, or Opera and do not have the Easel Driver installed, you will get a new screen when you click the Carve button that looks like this:
This will open a list of ports where you can authorize Easel to connect:
Automatic Reconnect
Some machines identify themselves uniquely to your computer and Easel will reconnect to them automatically. Others will ask you to re-authorize the connection each time you plug in. You still have the option to install the Easel Driver if your machine falls into the latter category.
Firefox and Safari Not Supported
This feature relies on behavior only available in Chromium-based browsers (e.g. Chrome, Edge, Opera). Firefox and Safari are NOT supported.
Already Have the Easel Driver?
If you've already installed the Easel Driver but want to use the new rapid connection functionality, you have the option to uninstall the Easel Driver.