[jknight]

I'm helping a buddy convert a Grizzly G0704 mill to CNC. He has motors, and drivers picked out, and I'm helping with "the computer stuff".
I'm a little lost. What are my best-value options for controller software, and why would I use one or the other?


This is a hobby project, so we're keeping costs down, using free software when it doesn't limit our functionality or ease-of-use too much, etc.
Linux-based is ok if the software is friendly enough.

We both use Solidworks for work, and I'm not too worried about generating tool paths (although if you have an opinion, lay it down).

[samco]

LinuxCNC.org

free and opensource... There are a couple of configuration wizards for setting up basic configurations..

Like for steppers/step servos Stepper Configuration Wizard

LinuxCNC Documentation - HTML version

sam

[charles_weihong]

Dear friend,

Please take a look at Ncstudio V8,V10, they are easy to setup.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mzrou1mmqh...6A_std_ex7.exe
https://www.dropbox.com/s/wqx1vnon52...0.90.0-std.exe
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/290xz7p8vsjwgku/u0Ubqavg9Y


Best Regards