The scary thing about nativecam in that link is the number of I installed it but it doesn't work etc... John
> From: Sam Sokolik [mailto:samco...@gmail.com] > I always thought nativecam looked neat... (I don't think I have ever > played with it and I also think it is based on python2) (so I don't know > how up-to date it is) > > https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam > > sam > > On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 2:10 PM Sam Sokolik <samco...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > pathpilot is setup to run tormach machines. There is no 'setup' program. > > > > sam > > > > On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 1:55 PM John Dammeyer <jo...@autoartisans.com> > > wrote: > > > >> > From: ken.stra...@sympatico.ca [mailto:ken.stra...@sympatico.ca] > >> > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC > >> > > >> > Yes and no. Pathpilot is free but it comes on a USB stick which is > >> > chargeable. See https://tormach.com/search/?q=pathpilot%20upgrade > >> > > >> > -----Original Message----- > >> > From: John Dammeyer <jo...@autoartisans.com> > >> > > From: Groups [mailto:gro...@homanndesigns.com] John, > >> > > > >> > > Have a look at PathPilot. I've just converted my Mill to it from Mach3 > >> > > using a 7i92. It has the benefits of LinuxCNC but with an interface > >> > > closer to Mach3 when it comes to wizards. > >> > > > >> > > Cheers, > >> > > > >> > > Peter > >> > > > >> > > >> > Peter > >> > How does one get Path Pilot? Is it free? > >> > John > >> > >> > >> So we just pay $24.95+ shipping. Insert into system and boot and it > >> installs LinuxCNC and Path Pilot user interface? And since I don't have > >> Tormach I'd then have to go through the process of configuring the HAL and > >> INI files? > >> > >> And for a simpler operating like surfacing something held in the vise or > >> clamped to the table there's an approach like the attached photo or must > >> one still write G-Code or use CAM to do this? > >> > >> Perhaps a Path Pilot user can post a screen shot like the one attached > >> that shows how to do this? > >> > >> Thanks > >> John _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
