Setting up LinuxCNC with S3XXL
Setting up LinuxCNC with S3XXL
Hi Guys, trying Linux for the first time, how do I set up LinuxCNC for an S3XXL? any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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WillAdams
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Re: Setting up LinuxCNC with S3XXL
My understanding is that LinuxCNC is a direct hardware control thing for a stepper driver control board connected via a parallel port.
If LinuxCNC has a facility to control machines over a serial connection using USB sending G-Codes, then it may be workable --- see:
- https://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php ... terpreters
- https://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php ... _/_Control
- https://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/EMC2
If LinuxCNC has a facility to control machines over a serial connection using USB sending G-Codes, then it may be workable --- see:
- https://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php ... terpreters
- https://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php ... _/_Control
- https://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/EMC2
Shapeoko 3XL #0006 w/ Carbide Compact Router w/0.125″ and ¼″ Carbide 3D precision collets
Re: Setting up LinuxCNC with S3XXL
Thanks Will,
You've helped me before, thanks again, so is there a way to use a parallel port with my stock machine? would that be a better option?
You've helped me before, thanks again, so is there a way to use a parallel port with my stock machine? would that be a better option?
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CrazyBillybob
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Re: Setting up LinuxCNC with S3XXL
To use the Stock machine with LinuxCNC via the Parallel port you would need to replace the Arduino/GRBL shield with a different set of Stepper drivers. This Website has lists the LinuxCNC supported Hardware http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.p ... d_Hardware The Long and the Short of it is you can reuse the mechanicals and the Steppers but the control logic has to change.
Good Luck,
CBB
Good Luck,
CBB