>> beware the tool list or database is one of the most complex and embedded part of linuxcnc
Not if you actually understand coordinate systems - why and how to use them (math), tool length and diameter compensation - why and how to use them (math), and can read and edit text in a text editor. Because if you do, then its a breeze. >Len On 12/25/2015 3:28 PM, Sarah Armstrong wrote: > most of the tool requirements , i have in one form or another , > but beware the tool list or database is one of the most complex and > embedded part of linuxcnc > and is not for the faint hearted . > > > > On 25 December 2015 at 21:07, Neil Whelchel <neilwhelc...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hello Brian, >> At the moment, the interface, and some OS integration are the places that I >> feel need the most attention. >> The interface needs tools to mount external (USB) devices and manage files >> as well as make backups and control the OS (shutdown, reboot...). Another >> very important thing is that there should be some sort of a toolset >> database. The flat tool file is a thing of the past. There needs to be a >> way of associating part programs with specific sets of tools. Often, when I >> setup a new part, I empty the tool changer and reload it with tools for >> that job. Later, when I switch back to run more of the previous part, I >> have to copy the previous tool file back. While this is easy, it can not be >> done with any existing UI, and this is typical of the problems that the >> existing UIs have. >> At the moment, I see no need for a custom kernel or anything like that, but >> it will eventually end up there. We have to start with the lowest hanging >> fruit to do the most good in the least time, so starting with the intent to >> make an 'embedded' like UI is by far the lowest fruit. >> I will setup a public repository with what I have so far. >> -Neil- >> >> >> On Fri, Dec 25, 2015 at 11:47 AM, Brian <turbo94must...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I'll throw my hat in the ring for a more embedded, dedicated >>> appearing/functioning interface. I think such an option would make LCNC >> a >>> more viable option for real, commercial application. >>> >>> This could be anything from a configuration option or GUI, to a full >> blown >>> dedicated kernel or anything in between. >>> >>> It seems to me that Tormach has already started down this path with Path >>> Pilot. Although I have never actually seen it, from what I hear, it >> makes >>> accessing the desktop and other PC functionality not functional or not >>> obvious. >>> >>> Brian >>> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> _______________________________________________ >> Emc-developers mailing list >> Emc-developers@lists.sourceforge.net >> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-developers >> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Emc-developers mailing list Emc-developers@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-developers
