Hello Brian, At the moment, the interface, and some OS integration are the places that I feel need the most attention. The interface needs tools to mount external (USB) devices and manage files as well as make backups and control the OS (shutdown, reboot...). Another very important thing is that there should be some sort of a toolset database. The flat tool file is a thing of the past. There needs to be a way of associating part programs with specific sets of tools. Often, when I setup a new part, I empty the tool changer and reload it with tools for that job. Later, when I switch back to run more of the previous part, I have to copy the previous tool file back. While this is easy, it can not be done with any existing UI, and this is typical of the problems that the existing UIs have. At the moment, I see no need for a custom kernel or anything like that, but it will eventually end up there. We have to start with the lowest hanging fruit to do the most good in the least time, so starting with the intent to make an 'embedded' like UI is by far the lowest fruit. I will setup a public repository with what I have so far. -Neil-
On Fri, Dec 25, 2015 at 11:47 AM, Brian <[email protected]> wrote: > I'll throw my hat in the ring for a more embedded, dedicated > appearing/functioning interface. I think such an option would make LCNC a > more viable option for real, commercial application. > > This could be anything from a configuration option or GUI, to a full blown > dedicated kernel or anything in between. > > It seems to me that Tormach has already started down this path with Path > Pilot. Although I have never actually seen it, from what I hear, it makes > accessing the desktop and other PC functionality not functional or not > obvious. > > Brian > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Emc-developers mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-developers
