Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Linux CNC Control program

Wreno,
Note that EMC2 runs under a different version of the Ubuntu OS than
would normally be used for typical computing. If you were running it
for motion control, you'd want to add a separate partition with their
version. Notably, their version has several changes to allow
real-time operation where even normal Linux would fail.

On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 6:29 AM, Wreno Wynne <wrenow@...> wrote:
> Thanks for the link, Dave.
>
> I notice tat it is set up for Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, and says that upgrading
> will break it. Rats. I am on 8.10 or better. However, not quite up to
> needing it, yet, as my CNC conversion is still in the planning stages,
> and, by the time the hardware is ready the software landscape may be
> totally different.
>
> *However, while we are on the subject, anyone have any particular
> recommendations for or against on Linux 3D cad software?*
>
> Cheers,
>
> Wreno
>
> David Speck wrote:
>>
>> Wreno,
>>
>> There is a comprehensive free Linux motion control program call EMC
>> available at:
>>
>> http://www.linuxcnc.org/ <http://www.linuxcnc.org/>
>>
>> Dave
>>
>> Wreno Wynne wrote:
>> > Kind of newb to this, so this may be a stupid question.
>> > Can you address the printer port pins with a Linux solution?
>> >
>> > Cheers,
>> >
>> > Wreno
>> >
>>
>>
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