On 06/13/2013 07:07 AM, Charles Steinkuehler wrote: > Why do you use LinuxCNC and what are the features you like best?
One of my favorite features is the fact that LinuxCNC is Free Open Source Software, but that probably won't impress a lot of people as it does me, so I'll skip the religion and stick to the more pragmatic reasons for LinuxCNC. LinuxCNC is suitable to almost every application and skill level. If you bought a new machine from companies such as Sherline or Smithy, there is a configuration ready for you to use. If you have a typical machine (milling machine or lathe, servo or stepper driven) there is a generic configuration that will require only slight modifications to adapt it to your specific application (steps per inch, etc.) If you've designed and build some wacky machine tool - a 5 axis plasma cutter with automated infeed & outfeed and a frothy beer dispenser nozzle - then you can go full custom. At every level there are tools appropriate to the task, and at every level the tools are now pretty close to being the easiest possible way of doing the job. There is great 3rd party hardware support for various CNC and I/O solutions. Hi Pete! Hi Jon! Etc. There is great community support available on this list, the forum, etc. Considering how problematic it can be when you've done the proprietary software dance, invested greatly of your time and money, and everything is finished except one outstanding and insurmountable hurdle and the software vendor is no help at all, this one aspect of LinuxCNC could easily be the only selling point you need. With LinuxCNC, nobody is ever single sourced for a solution, and you won't find yourself hopelessly painted into a technological corner with no path for escape. LinuxCNC is new & improved, lemon scented, now with 35% more product for the same price, under new management, no embarrassing stains or unsightly wrinkles, guaranteed or your money back, your mileage may vary, some restrictions apply, void where prohibited by law. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This SF.net email is sponsored by Windows: Build for Windows Store. http://p.sf.net/sfu/windows-dev2dev _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
