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| − | EMC2 a.k.a. Enhanced Machine Controller | + | LinuxCNC, previously known as EMC2 a.k.a. Enhanced Machine Controller, is a popular CNC [[controller]] software that runs on a real-time Linux operating system. LinuxCNC is available for download at http://www.linuxcnc.org/. |
Main features include | Main features include | ||
*Multiaxis G-code milling and turning | *Multiaxis G-code milling and turning | ||
*Can operate motor drives in open loop and closed loop mode | *Can operate motor drives in open loop and closed loop mode | ||
| − | *Can close the position loop inside the software by reading axis position information via [[feedback devices]] and outputting velocity setpoint to motor drives | + | *Can close the position loop inside the software by reading axis position information via [[feedback devices]] and outputting velocity [[setpoint signal]] to motor drives |
*Various [[setpoint signal]] devices supported including: | *Various [[setpoint signal]] devices supported including: | ||
**[[Pulse and direction]] | **[[Pulse and direction]] | ||
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**[[Analog setpoint]] | **[[Analog setpoint]] | ||
| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | * [[Using Argon with LinuxCNC]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Software]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:57, 28 August 2015
LinuxCNC, previously known as EMC2 a.k.a. Enhanced Machine Controller, is a popular CNC controller software that runs on a real-time Linux operating system. LinuxCNC is available for download at http://www.linuxcnc.org/.
Main features include
- Multiaxis G-code milling and turning
- Can operate motor drives in open loop and closed loop mode
- Can close the position loop inside the software by reading axis position information via feedback devices and outputting velocity setpoint signal to motor drives
- Various setpoint signal devices supported including:
