Description
The gControl Panel Computer is a fully functional Windows 11 (64-bit) PC designed to control your CNC machine and run gSender, connecting seamlessly with your AltMill, LongMill, or other compatible CNC systems. Its touchscreen interface lets you send commands, jog axes, adjust settings, and run jobs, while also functioning as a standard Windows computer that can connect to other devices and run additional software.
The gControl is compatible with CNC systems that use USB or Ethernet-based motion controllers.
- To ensure smooth operation, your CNC system should: Communicate with the Windows PC via USB or Ethernet.
- Run control software that supports Windows 11 (64-bit).
Systems that rely solely on parallel port connections are not supported unless upgraded with a USB motion controller. For the best experience, we recommend confirming software and driver support with your CNC or motion controller manufacturer before use.
Some basic specs:
- Operating System: Windows 11 IoT Enterprise (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel® N150, 6M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz
- Screen: 1080P 15.6″ Touch Screen
- RAM: 8GB DDR4
- Memory: 128GB M.2 SATA SSD
- Connectivity: 4x USB-A, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, 3.5mm Audio & Microphone
- Wireless: Wifi, Bluetooth
- Power: 12V DC ⎓ 5A (60W max) via included AC/DC adapter, works with 110–240V AC
FAQs
Our gControl panel is quite easy to set up, but check out our Resources page for quick answers and assembly help.
Warranty
The gControl Panel Computer comes with a 180 day warranty once it arrives at your door. Damage or loss caused by improper use or installation of user-upgradable hardware (such as RAM or storage) is not covered under warranty. The included power adapter supplies 12V at 5A (60W max), with typical power usage around 40–50W when running gSender.
We want you to have a great experience with your computer, so if any parts are found to be missing or damaged, please email us. We will ensure that you receive the support you need to restore your gControl Panel Computer to operating condition or provide a full or partial refund.
You may cancel an order if it has not shipped yet, please contact us if you wish to do so. Returns for unopened items are subject to our standard return policies.
General Warranty and Limits of Service:
Effective Oct 17, 2024
Throughout this policy the words “we”, “us” and “our”, or “Sienci Labs” will be used to refer to Sienci Labs Inc. herein and “gControl Panel Computer” or “gControl” will refer to Sienci Labs’ Sienci gControl Panel Computer. Additionally, the words “you”, “your”, “user”, and “operator” will refer to the original purchaser/customer, user, or viewer of any of the products or media provided by or through Sienci Labs.
Sienci Labs Inc. (the “Company”) grants the gControl (the “Product”) a standard warranty within Canada and the US to the original customer to be free from missing parts, defects in material, and defects in workmanship for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date of receipt by the original purchaser. Sienci Labs Inc. will ensure that the appropriate support is provided to the original customer to restore the gControl to operational condition or provide a full or partial refund under the sole discretion of the Company.
This warranty does not cover damage due to improper use or assembly, lack of maintenance, normal wear and tear, or modifications to the gControl which are not produced or authorized by the Company.
This warranty will become void if the operator does not follow the Safety Warnings and Guidelines, uses the Product for illegal purposes, intentionally causes damage to the Product, or transfers the Product to another owner.
The original customer must contact Sienci Labs Inc. within one-hundred and eighty (180) days of receiving their order to make a warranty claim to be eligible for warranty service.
Proof of purchase, tracking number, email address, or other material will be used to confirm the original purchasing date and the identity of the original customer. If damage was due to shipping, original packaging materials must be kept in the original received condition. Photos, videos, written descriptions, and other items may be requested to assess and validate a warranty claim. In the case Sienci Labs Inc. requires the original parts to be returned, the customer is solely responsible for packing all items securely. Damage incurred during return shipping will not be covered by the warranty.
A method of payment such as a credit card may be requested by Sienci Labs Inc. to cover shipping costs or damaged items if Products are not eligible for warranty service.
Help & Resources
The gControl Panel Computer is super easy to set up and comes with assembly and customization support, plus other resources to make installation a breeze.
We’ve made some additional help articles and videos to help familiarize users with gControl:
Everything you need to know about the gControl Panel Computer
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
Jeffrey Houston (verified owner) –
Getting use to it
Guy S. (verified owner) –
Feels like a good deal overall, given that it includes mount, computer, and touchscreen. THe form factor feels a little less “Sienci-ish”, as it’s not a super clean install w/ more wires, etc. I’d think there’d be something like running wires inside the mounting tube so that it’s really clean. Understand it’s not meant to be just like a Masso, but, Sienci has a continued opportunity to innovate and be the Apple-like solution to this market segment.
BIGGEST ISSUE: Needs a matte screen surface. This alone made me want to follow FrancisCreation’s path and use his setup with, IIRC, a larger matte screen.
Dennis Pruett (verified owner) –
My only knock on the computer is the sensitivity of the touch screen. It seems to vary randomly. At times I seem to have to touch repeatedly to execute a command but I’ve also accidentally started the spindle rotation by accidentally brushing across the screen, I’ve started using a mouse for most operations to avoid this.
John Kennedy (verified owner) –
Love the G panel computer. Sending G code files via my Google Drive from my Laptop.
Michael Monzel (verified owner) –
Easy to use.
Rocco Orlando (verified owner) –
Can’t even imagine using the machine without this!
Joseph (verified owner) –
My advise to anyone getting a CNC is to get the Gsender. I am simply amazed at how easy this thing works. No more bulky computer attached to the CNC. I am so glad that I got one along with my Altmill. Everything is in the Gsender. Hats off to the genius who developed it.
SEAN M. (verified owner) –
great computer and great that gsender was already installed
Rick Hansen (verified owner) –
Love the big screen. Makes running the machine so easy.
Larry Wright (verified owner) –
Working very well. Highly recommended.
Øyvind Svenningsen (verified owner) –
very nice to have and easy to use, just transfer the files over with wifi and run your project
Wayne J. (verified owner) –
It just a couple of minutes to hook up a mouse, now I’m totally pleased.
Bradley King (verified owner) –
Amazing addition to my Altmil
Bennie Knowles (verified owner) –
Very nice! My last CNC had a hand held controller that was not simple to operate.
The g control panel is pretty straight forward to use once I watched the sienci videos on settings
Mike K. (verified owner) –
Touch screen is awesome. Mounting kit is decent. Throw in some wire ties in the kit for cable management. Great added perk.
John Crenshaw (verified owner) –
This is the only way to run the Longmill Mk2. Absolutely the easiest, fastest, and best. Great job on the part of Seinci for us to control the CNC. Setup fast and easy.
Kevin Gilsdorf (verified owner) –
Works great!
Martin Larsen (verified owner) –
My only suggestion for an improvement is in the mounting bracket. It would be nice if it had more movement and could swing about more. In the small space I have, it gets in the way quite a bit.
Brian Benolken (verified owner) –
gControl Panel Computer is awesome. The size of the screen is perfect for my shop. I can work with it easily, yet it’s small enough that it’s not in the way.
Sean M. (verified owner) –
Great little computer- perfect for the job. Just had to modify the stand a bit for my requirements.
Zaviar D. (verified owner) –
I love this panel computer!
My only wish is that there was a 24″ version as well for us sienciers with slightly bigger fingers!
Chris J. (verified owner) –
It would be helpful to put a non-glare screen on it.