On 06/04/2015 04:20 PM, John Alexander Stewart wrote: > I do this by exporting the Axis screen to my desktop computer.
That's an intriguing notion. While I wouldn't presume to make choices on behalf of others, I still don't get the Sandy Box concept for any application I can envision. I have some machines planned for future production that will have long cycle times and will run unattended - a pair of 3D printers running short run production, and a 24" X 24" CNC router that will be machining a slab of plastic into 90 parts. For the 3D printers, I want a minimal user interface, so I have a small text based LCD and a scroll wheel for a simple interface that will allow me to select one of several files to run from a USB flash card, or change printer parameters. For the router, I'll have a fold away VGA display. Tuck the wireless keyboard in its cubby hole, walk away, and let the big dog eat. I'll probably configure networked cameras so I can monitor these machines remotely from my office for some added piece of mind. I also have a CNC mill that will be running a part at a time, over and over. I designed the CNC conversion with CYCLE START and CYCLE STOP buttons. Again, fold the display out of harm's way, stash the wireless keyboard, and it's a simple matter to load each part and press play. It's been interesting to read this thread to see how others might use LinuxCNC-in-a-box, but I guess I'm a "one PC per machine" kinda guy. KISS. I also harbor a belief that if I didn't build it, I don't completely own it. I like the fact that if anything goes wrong with a CNC conversion, I have an inventory of spare parts, all commodity PC items, and I can quickly be up and running. I know how it works, how to upgrade the software, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
