most of the tool requirements , i have in one form or another , but beware the tool list or database is one of the most complex and embedded part of linuxcnc and is not for the faint hearted .
On 25 December 2015 at 21:07, Neil Whelchel <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 > -- The information contained in this message is confidential and is intended for the addressee only. If you have received this message in error or there are any problems please notify the originator immediately. The unauthorised use, disclosure, copying or alteration of this message is strictly forbidden. This mail and any attachments have been scanned for viruses prior to leaving the RcTechnix network. RcTechnix will not be liable for direct, special, indirect or consequential damages arising from alteration of the contents of this message by a third party or as a result of any virus being passed on. RcTechnix reserves the right to monitor and record e-mail messages being sent to and from this address for the purposes of investigating or detecting any unauthorised use of its system and ensuring effective operation. (c) RcTechnix ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Emc-developers mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-developers
