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EMC2 screenshot

EMC2 a.k.a. Enhanced Machine Controller, nowadays known as LinuxCNC, is a popular CNC controller software that runs on a real-time Linux operating system. EMC2 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:
  • Pulse and direction
  • PWM
  • Analog setpoint