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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/.
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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
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*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]]
  
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==See also==
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* [[Using Argon with LinuxCNC]]
  
[[Cagegory:Glossary]]
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[[Category:CNC]]
[[Cagegory:Software]]
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Latest revision as of 19:57, 28 August 2015

LinuxCNC GUI screenshot

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

See also[edit | edit source]