[phomann]

More questions. My understanding that when Linux is installed it likes to be connected to the internet to down load packages etc. Can I use a USB WiFi dongle or do I need to use the onboard Ethernet port?

I have a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse I’d like to use. Does The Linux (Mint) used by PathPilot support the Logitech dongles?

Cheers
Peter


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[spyderguy550]

More questions. My understanding that when Linux is installed it likes to be connected to the internet to down load packages etc. Can I use a USB WiFi dongle or do I need to use the onboard Ethernet port?

I have a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse I’d like to use. Does The Linux (Mint) used by PathPilot support the Logitech dongles?

Cheers
Peter

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Peter --

I've used Logitech wireless keyboards and mice with PathPilot v2 for a long time. I recall fussing around a bit to get both the keyboard and mouse to use a single Logitech USB wireless dongle. A Google search will help solve that if you want.

If PathPilot senses an internet connection it will poll for a PathPilot update and offer to download and install it. With a custom config you don't want to do that.

With an internet connection you can use PathPilot HUB for sharing G code between between your CAD/CAM station and PathPilot. HUB runs sim configs of Tormach machines.

For PWM spindle speed control look at the PCNC440 HAL file for a PathPilot example to follow. Be cautious when comparing PCNC770/1100 HAL pins to PCNC440 HAL pins. The DB25 pin assignment is different between the 770/1100 BoB and the PCNC440 MX3660 BoB/stepper driver.