Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Linux CNC Control program

Michael,

Thanks for the explanation. That is kind of what I was planning - or a
dedicated CPU - anyway, once I get the hardware up and running.

Cheers,

Wreno

Michael Fagan wrote:

>
> 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@...
> <mailto:wrenow%40flash.net>> 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/>
> <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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> >
> >
>
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