On 2020-01-19 16:50, R C wrote:
well, I just want to test a setup, it by no means is going to be a
permanent setup
So X-forwarding would work, and is easy
Ron
Running X-windows on CNC machines makes as much sense as mounting saddle
on a caw.
Based on my research LinuxCNC is undesirable in production environments
or as an option in new CNC products. I spent countless hours to find out
if any CNC manufacturer is recommending or including LinuxCNC with their
products. Most small to medium size CNC machines in built or kit forms,
come with Mach or some other thing. When the subject matter comes up I
don't recommend their product because it's only available on crippled OS.
After decades of proven good records, there is a lot of misunderstanding
about using Linux in small business environments. I hate to write it,
but LinuxCNC is not ready for software option with new or DIY CNC
machines. When I tried to get small business owners or others at trade
shows interested in LCNC I get questions that are impossible to answer.
What kind of computer and other electronics HW are needed, who's
supporting it, how much does it cost, etc.
I can't tell people to come ask questions on this mailing list.
Discussions more often than not degenerate from the lists main purpose.
Suggestions to find a used PC or a motherboard with parallel port are
just silly. That's fine for hackers with more spare time than $$$ in
their pockets but not for serious business owners. During my visit to EU
I could not find a used PC to demonstrate LinuxCNC around.
LinuxCNC is like Apache and such in the 1990s. No serious commercial use
and support. I haven't seen any job listing LCNC as one of the
requirements advertised anywhere.
If things were different, open source community would embrace LCNC
instead of putting their effort into GRBL for example. My choice would
be a headless Linux based CNC controller with suitable drivers for
different size machines. GUI would be running on separate system
connected over ethernet, USB, or even wireless in some cases. Numerous
robots work that way.
--
Rafael
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