Some people like reality tv shows.... I like reading post on mach issues. (sorry I could not help my self)
random quotes from the mach forum BR549 <- he seems to be actively helping on the fourm but is using Linuxcnc now.. Nested subs have problems Toolcomp and subs have problems There is NO conditional code in mach3 Good macro control is borderline Some things are strange (Pause/stop)compared to the fanuc type controls. restarts can be tricky here when commenting on someone issue - he said - the dark side cured it. (meaning the issues when away when he switched to linuxcnc) http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,19554.msg135464.html#msg135464 and another http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,19045.0.html I love this qoute in regards to linuxcnc 'Ray just do it and never look back you will be a happy CNCer again. It is not the prettiest girl in town but by FAR it is the best cook.' There are quite a few post on the mach forums and cnczone where mach seems to not obey the machine acc/vel constraints.. Like.. http://cnczone.com/forums/mach_software_artsoft_software/120113-mach_3_cv_mode_stalling.html I have been using linuxcnc for quite a while now. I have not once had an issue that was not caused by my own stupidity. If my machine randomly ran the z axis into the table - I would be a hurting unit as the servos can develop over 8 tons of force. Yes it may be a bit harder to setup but I think it far outweighs the alternatives. I have 'pushed' it for my purposes and have found little bugs here and there. They are usually fixed that day. Seriously - Within a day. the few comment that seem to come up as to why not to use linuxcnc No pause while jog. - (I will use the mach excuse - it will be in a future version) But seriously - I have not missed it. Run from line works just perfect for me. Hard to configure/not xp/not mach. - It certainly has gotten easier. It isn't nor will it ever be mach. With flexibility comes complexity. (and linuxcnc is very very flexible) It comes down to RTFM as they are very good. (thanks JohnT) No screen editor. - See mach excuse above. ;) Seriously - There is work going on right now with Gscreen (glade screen config) Slow trajectory planner. From what I have read - the top speed of linuxcnc vs mach in CV is a bit slower. This is a limitation of the current planner. But I will take slower and steady if it is consistent. (see mach cv post above) (also see mach excuse above) ;) Now - the above issues with linuxcnc are not 'bugs' but things that could be improved or added. The pace of linuxcnc development ebbs and flows - but it is pretty quick IMHO. This was a post by bob warfield (mach guy) http://www.cnczone.com/forums/1041496-post70.html Very informative. Mach4 better live up to peoples expectations. sam (very happy linuxcnc user) (converted a large HMC with pallets and tool changer) -> random videos. http://www.youtube.com/user/samcoinc On 8/7/2012 11:37 PM, jeremy youngs wrote: > I spent a year in school working with tormachs and i can tell you the > only benefit of mach is the gui screens for offsets are more fanuc > like and something a pro machine user may recognize. But when it came > time to spend money I took probotix suggestion and came here and have > been impressed ever since :) As to learning I think that an open mind > is key but I will defend this forum and its product as I believe it is > best and we at emc users should be entitled to that opinion without > harassment :) and to those that come in to shake it up what should > they expect ? I mean no offense just to clarify my position and when > untruths are part of the conversation I will expect that its corrected > as has been done. The bottom line is both will cut parts one costs at > least 300 bucks and relies on someone elses software the other is > supplied and supported by nonselfish intelligent people with an open > platform > > On Wed, Aug 8, 2012 at 12:11 AM, cogoman <cogo...@optimum.net> wrote: >> On 08/07/2012 02:58 AM, Kirk Wallace wrote: >>> If Mach comes up or can provide insight, I think anyone has the right to >>> defend or explore it here on the list, especially if one has first hand >>> experience with it. LinuxCNC users should be as open (minded) as the >>> software. >> I second this motion! >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Live Security Virtual Conference >> Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and >> threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. 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