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Thread: Should I use LinuxCNC or grbl/arduino?

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  1. 04-19-2012, 02:17 PM #1
    CptanPanic
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    Should I use LinuxCNC or grbl/arduino?

    I was trying to figure if I should go with LinuxCnc route or arduino. I have an old machine with printer port, and I have an arduino. Pro/con?
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  2. 04-20-2012, 04:03 PM #2
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    Dunno about the arduino. But depending on how old the pc is, just take lincnc for a spin using the live cd.
    I use a P4 1000 or similar which runs like crazy.
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  3. 04-23-2012, 06:06 PM #3
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    I really have not understood the point of running these machines on low powered microprocessors when you still need a computer as a user interface and you give up so much functionality. If the size of the electronics is an issue, LinuxCNC runs great on Intel ITX boards. Same with the cost. I run LinuxCNC on a 10 year old computer I got for free. There are plenty of uses for Arduinos (I have several) but this is not one of them.
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  4. 04-23-2012, 07:06 PM #4
    CptanPanic
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    Thanks. I was just making sure I wasn't missing anything. I have started putting together the stuff needed for a linuxcnc controller.
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