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#LinuxCNC
This video is a tutorial showing you how you can use LinuxCNC to control a CNC router. It's free software that I did use to make parts for RC aeroplanes and drones. I've used the OX CNC router from OpenBuilds supplied as a kit from Ooznest. But it should work with most CNC routers
It's a long video so I've included the section you can jump to
I no longer use LinuxCNC. My old parallel port computer was taking up too much space. I converted it to USB using an MKS Gen L board with external drivers details here • How to convert a Paral...
LinuxCNC is a great solution and the Mesa Ethernet adapter is probably the best option for modern computers.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:53 CNC router machines you can build or buy
05:48 Controller board I used with LinuxCNC
06:45 Downloading LinuxCNC to boot from USB
09:22 Running the latency test
16:08 Configuration with the stepconf wizard
26:17 Testing each Axis to ensure smooth operation
34:40 Loading G-code
38:41 First cut - frame for a Tri-Copter drone
42:05 The finished frame and conclusion
Post on my website with details and screenshots of stepconf setting
rckeith.co.uk/free-linuxcnc-o...
rckeith.co.uk/how-to-choose-s...
Spindle Relay Configuration is for Mach3 but the wiring is the same for LinuxCNC. Just set in the Stepconf wizard to use a "Spindle ON" and it works just fine.
www.rckeith.co.uk/tb6560-4-ax...
Tricopter G-code files
rckeith.co.uk/download/tricop...