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CNC Software for Linux with DXF
programming!
The AjaxCNC control software is a user-friendly platform
designed by machinists, for machinists. Our graphical setup
menus and conversational part programming will have you making
chips the very first day. And, our part program graphics ensure
your part is programmed right the first time without wasting
valuable time and materials.
Our latest software release for Linux also
features a new high-resolution (1024x768) display for today's
LCDs and monitors.
Below you can find the basic PC requirements for our Linux based control platforms
as well as a detailed description of each of the key areas
of the AjaxCNC control including part and tool setup menus,
part program graphics, and our conversational programming
package.
Click
here for details about our new DXF file programming!
Minimum
PC Requirements for Linux Control Software:
Basic
Requirements:
- 1
GHz Processor (2 GHz or better recommended)
- 256 MB RAM (1GB recommended)
- 1
GB Flash Disk and IDE reader (supplied with control)
- 640
x 480 Resolution (1024 x 768 recommended)
Tested
Motherboards:
The following is
a current list of motherboards that have been tested with
CNC Linux. These motherboards have network devices that are
supported by CNC Linux. CNC Linux should work with other motherboards
provided they satisfy the basic requirements listed above. The motherboards listed below are out of production. We recommend the current version of the MSI, VIA, and AAeon motherboards for use with CNC Linux.
- MSI MS-6368,
MS-6787
- MSI K9VGM-V w/VIA K8M890
- MSI K9N6GM w/nVidia GeForce MCP61[v/s/p]
- VIA Epia M10000
Mini-ITX
- AAeon PCM-6890-B10
- Gigabyte GA-M61SME-S2 (for use with 2.61 software only)
Tested
Network Cards:
- VIA Rhine series
- RealTek RTL-8139,
RTL-8129, RTL-8130
- Inter EtherExpress
Pro, EtherExpress Pro 100, EtherExpress 10
- 3com 3c509,
3c529, 3c579 "Etherlink III"
- 3com 3c515 ISA
"FAST Etherlink"
- SIS 900, SIS
7016
Our system is NOT compatible with Dell, Compaq, and IBM PC's.
What
is Linux?
Linux
is very stable operating system, including features like true
multitasking, virtual memory, shared libraries, demand loading,
shared copy-on-write executables, proper memory management,
and TCP/IP networking.
Because
it is extremely stable as an operating system, Linux is used
mainly for high-reliability, high-performance systems.
Why
Linux for CNC Controls?
From an
engineering standpoint, Linux has better hardware support
than DOS, making your Network Adapters, CD-ROM, and PCI more
stable. Also, Linux allows multitasking and better memory
management, which means fewer errors and greater speeds.
What that
means for you is the ability to multi-task on your control,
which will save you time and money, by allowing you to cut
a part while editing or programming another job.
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- Status Window – This area of the control
screen informs the operator of the current job loaded, tool
number and offset, feedrate, spindle speed, along with a
part counter and timer.
- Message Window – The message window informs
you of the current state of the machine, as well as informs
the operator of any errors occurring during operation.
- DRO – This shows the operator the current
position of any axis at any given time. The DRO can also
be used for manual operations.
- Axis Load Meters – These display the power
being sent to each axis drive during a move. These meters
reflect what the control uses to determine if the motors
are operating within safe limits.
- Program Running Window – When running a part
program, this area displays a total of 11 lines of G-code
program while highlighting the current line being processed.
Additionally, the distance to go for each axis in a line
of program can be displayed along with the G-code itself.
- Options Window – Here you will find a list of all options currently available. This area is dedicated to navigation and programming of the control.
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