I always thought nativecam looked neat... (I don't think I have ever played with it and I also think it is based on python2) (so I don't know how up-to date it is)
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam sam On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 2:10 PM Sam Sokolik <samco...@gmail.com> wrote: > pathpilot is setup to run tormach machines. There is no 'setup' program. > > sam > > On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 1:55 PM John Dammeyer <jo...@autoartisans.com> > wrote: > >> > From: ken.stra...@sympatico.ca [mailto:ken.stra...@sympatico.ca] >> > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC >> > >> > Yes and no. Pathpilot is free but it comes on a USB stick which is >> > chargeable. See https://tormach.com/search/?q=pathpilot%20upgrade >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: John Dammeyer <jo...@autoartisans.com> >> > > From: Groups [mailto:gro...@homanndesigns.com] John, >> > > >> > > Have a look at PathPilot. I've just converted my Mill to it from Mach3 >> > > using a 7i92. It has the benefits of LinuxCNC but with an interface >> > > closer to Mach3 when it comes to wizards. >> > > >> > > Cheers, >> > > >> > > Peter >> > > >> > >> > Peter >> > How does one get Path Pilot? Is it free? >> > John >> >> >> So we just pay $24.95+ shipping. Insert into system and boot and it >> installs LinuxCNC and Path Pilot user interface? And since I don't have >> Tormach I'd then have to go through the process of configuring the HAL and >> INI files? >> >> And for a simpler operating like surfacing something held in the vise or >> clamped to the table there's an approach like the attached photo or must >> one still write G-Code or use CAM to do this? >> >> Perhaps a Path Pilot user can post a screen shot like the one attached >> that shows how to do this? >> >> Thanks >> John >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Emc-users mailing list >> Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net >> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users >> > _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
