I write a lot of native G-Code programs, often using my library of G-Code routines, and coding directly using a text editor on the Linux machine.
As for CAD programs, I'm running Vectric VCarve Pro, on a W7 PC. I have slightly customised the post-processor, so VCarve gives me a ready-to-use file for the LinuxCNC machine. Those programs run fine as they are, but I often tweak them, mainly to make some values into parameters so that I can experiment with cutting and traversing speeds. That way, if I am making a batch of components, I can quickly optimise the speed and the finish. It's quicker than having to run the CAD post-processor every time. I sometimes use Illustrator, and/or the scanner, on my Mac, to create a shape, then put that into VCarve Pro on the W7 PC. I have probably done less of that as VCarve has improved from version to version. I used to use Cut2D, but that was before I upgraded to VCarve. The Mac is the machine of choice; the W7 is there to run VCarve Pro, and the Linux PC is attached to the mill. I have, and used to use, Mach3 a lot, but it lacks the programming structures of LinuxCNC and that limits it severely in my opinion. I can't compare either with Mach4. I like programming, so LinuxCNC suits me well. For 3D CAD, I use Inventor, but that has no output for CNC, so I will probably migrate to Fusion360 next, when I get time to familiarise myself with that. Marcus On 24 Jul 2018, at 05:17, John Dammeyer wrote: > Mini Poll here if possible > I use WIN-7 and design with AlibreCAD and use MecSoft AlibreCAM to make the > G-Code. As I get closer to getting the Mill converted I could do like I have > with the CNC router and run WIN-XP and MACH3. > Or continue on the path I started with LinuxCNC. > > So what OS and CAD/CAM software are users of LinuxCNC working with? > > Thanks > John > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most > engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
