Re: [Emc-users] PC MB for Linux.

2017-10-18 Thread Bruce Layne
The firmware inside the SSD does a good job of writing to the entire drive to avoid wearing out one small area if a file is rewritten continuously.  You can probably plan on 100,000 or more write cycles to the entire drive before the FLASH memory wears out.  Again, the SSD controller manages

Re: [Emc-users] PC MB for Linux.

2017-10-18 Thread John Dammeyer
I do have one question about this module just before I order one. Is the Debian LinuxCNC set up to _not_ use the 'hard drive' for any temp files? Over time it wouldn't take long to wear out the FLASH memory. I understand that most of the folders that are used this way are generally created and

Re: [Emc-users] PC MB for Linux.

2017-10-18 Thread John Dammeyer
> From: andy pugh [mailto:bodge...@gmail.com] > I have found these more than adequate for a CNC machine. G-code files are > small: > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Industrial-Disk-on-Module-Kingspec-SATA-SLC- > DOM-7Pins-8GB-SLC-1CH-/262850750707 > Plug directly into the SATA socket. (though they

Re: [Emc-users] PC MB for Linux.

2017-10-18 Thread John Dammeyer
Thanks Martin, Where are you sourcing the 12V for your supply. From the CNC power supply or a separate adaptor? It looks like, from their web site that this supply could handle up to 24V in. That would work well with the control power supply for relays etc. on my system. Or just the raw

Re: [Emc-users] PC MB for Linux.

2017-10-18 Thread andy pugh
On 18 October 2017 at 18:03, Martin Dobbins wrote: > Drive > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820721106 I have found these more than adequate for a CNC machine. G-code files are small:

Re: [Emc-users] PC MB for Linux.

2017-10-18 Thread Dave Cole
The 90 watt unit that Martin quoted works fine.  I think the next one up is 120 watts and honestly that is an overkill. Becareful as there are a lot of Pico clones out there from China and I have no idea about their quality. I have put a killowatt power metering unit on these PCs with the J1900

Re: [Emc-users] PC MB for Linux.

2017-10-18 Thread Sebastian Kuzminsky
On 10/18/2017 12:45 PM, John Dammeyer wrote: No I didn't. Nice. I just used a step/servo on a project last spring. I was amazed at how well it worked with a hires encoder connected. OTOH, it was over $700 but then raising a mast with equipment on it that cost way more. BTW, does anyone

Re: [Emc-users] PC MB for Linux.

2017-10-18 Thread John Dammeyer
No I didn't. Nice. I just used a step/servo on a project last spring. I was amazed at how well it worked with a hires encoder connected. OTOH, it was over $700 but then raising a mast with equipment on it that cost way more. BTW, does anyone know if LinuxCNC uses more than one core if it's

Re: [Emc-users] PC MB for Linux.

2017-10-18 Thread Martin Dobbins
John, If it's any help, this is what's running mine: Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157497 J1900 Celeron Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820721106 Case http://www.mini-box.com/M350-universal-mini-itx-enclosure Power Supply

Re: [Emc-users] PC MB for Linux.

2017-10-18 Thread andy pugh
On 18 October 2017 at 17:39, John Dammeyer wrote: Are you aware that you are not so very far from Canada's own servo company? www.dmm-tech.com -- atp "A motorcycle is a bicycle with a pandemonium attachment and is designed for the especial use of mechanical geniuses,

Re: [Emc-users] PC MB for Linux.

2017-10-18 Thread John Dammeyer
Hi Dave, Thanks for the info. I didn't realize that Umbuntu 12 LTS ran LinuxCNC directly connected to a mill,router or lathe. Good to know. What model PICO supply? The ones I googled appear to be very low power. John > -Original Message- > From: Dave Cole

Re: [Emc-users] PC MB for Linux.

2017-10-18 Thread Dave Cole
I don't think you are saving time or money using old hardware. What about this?   $70. The J1900 CPUs are known to work well with LinuxCNC. If you search the list I think you will see several references to them. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157497 I have a server

Re: [Emc-users] PC MB for Linux.

2017-10-18 Thread Nicklas Karlsson
> While I was out and about today, after doggy walk, I stopped in at a local > computer store that also sells surplus stuff. For $14.95 I picked up an AGP > 8x generic video board. > > Installed it, BIOS came up knowing it was AGP. Linux came up with proper > resolution. Sharp. Crisp.

Re: [Emc-users] PC MB for Linux.

2017-10-18 Thread Lester Caine
On 18/10/17 07:46, John Dammeyer wrote: > I think this thread says it all about this particular GeForce MX 440 and > Linux. I tried apt-get for envyng-gtk and it no longer exists. > https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1029381 > But it looks like back in 2009 there wasn't a lot of support

Re: [Emc-users] PC MB for Linux.

2017-10-18 Thread John Dammeyer
I think this thread says it all about this particular GeForce MX 440 and Linux. I tried apt-get for envyng-gtk and it no longer exists. https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1029381 But it looks like back in 2009 there wasn't a lot of support from NVidia for this board. I wonder why it

Re: [Emc-users] PC MB for Linux.

2017-10-18 Thread John Dammeyer
Hi Greg, I'll answer both questions in this reply. 1. It's an ASUS K8S-MX Socket 754 MB and does specifically support AGP 8x. 2. The AGP 8x card it turns out is a Nvidia NV18 [GeForce4 MX440] 3. Latest updates installed. How do I know what the card is? Easy. I don't loaded the ISO for