LinuxCNC + CNC-Drive UC300ETH-5LPT ethernet motion controller?
17 Sep 2022 16:08 #252176
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Determined to escape to open source cnc, can I bring my UC300ETH with me?
Had a bit of a look around but can't find definitive info - thanks for any opinions.
Had a bit of a look around but can't find definitive info - thanks for any opinions.
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17 Sep 2022 17:33 #252182
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Search for Remora, it is a developing project with lots of members involved and making progress daily.
Not sure if yours is supported yet, but pretty sure one of the 300 is being worked on.
Not sure if yours is supported yet, but pretty sure one of the 300 is being worked on.
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17 Sep 2022 17:52 #252183
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no you won't be able to use the uc300eth.
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17 Sep 2022 18:48 #252193
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OK, thanks - time for a rethink 
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17 Sep 2022 21:48 #252206
by GaryLa
Replied by GaryLa on topic LinuxCNC + CNC-Drive UC300ETH-5LPT ethernet motion controller?
Didn't they release support for Mach3?
If so, I would think LinuxCNC would be next.
If so, I would think LinuxCNC would be next.
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18 Sep 2022 06:20 #252239
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Replied by rodw on topic LinuxCNC + CNC-Drive UC300ETH-5LPT ethernet motion controller?
UC300ETH is a motion controller, Linuxcnc is also a motion controller. You don't need 2 motion controllers. They are not compatible.Didn't they release support for Mach3?
If so, I would think LinuxCNC would be next.
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18 Sep 2022 08:17 #252246
by robertspark
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the UC motion controllers are (all) compatible with uccnc (that is their primary CNC software developed by cncdrive for their UC motion controllers), mach 3 and mach4
with mach 3 and mach4 they are only partially compatible. they don't offer threading on mach4 or synchronised lathe spindle functions.
cncdrive have provided an API for Windows, but I cannot see them opening up to linuxcnc.
the UC devices are motion controllers, data is buffered between the pc and the UC hardware device and all timing is done within the UC hardware device. the front end is essential blind to what is actually happening NOW as part of CNC motion because all timing functions are done within the UC hardware device.
linuxcnc won't like working with that approach.
I have a cupboard full of (expensive) CNC drive stuff, that is gathering dust. uc400eth, uc300eth, UB1, UD1, neuron lite thx mini THC and various other lot bobs. + 2x uccnc licences.
buy some Mesa hardware (or you can actually use some of the 3d printer hardware now) and learn linuxcnc. sure it's complex and confusing but once you get it it will begin to make sense. plus it works.
with mach 3 and mach4 they are only partially compatible. they don't offer threading on mach4 or synchronised lathe spindle functions.
cncdrive have provided an API for Windows, but I cannot see them opening up to linuxcnc.
the UC devices are motion controllers, data is buffered between the pc and the UC hardware device and all timing is done within the UC hardware device. the front end is essential blind to what is actually happening NOW as part of CNC motion because all timing functions are done within the UC hardware device.
linuxcnc won't like working with that approach.
I have a cupboard full of (expensive) CNC drive stuff, that is gathering dust. uc400eth, uc300eth, UB1, UD1, neuron lite thx mini THC and various other lot bobs. + 2x uccnc licences.
buy some Mesa hardware (or you can actually use some of the 3d printer hardware now) and learn linuxcnc. sure it's complex and confusing but once you get it it will begin to make sense. plus it works.
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18 Sep 2022 11:19 #252252
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Plus there are no limits to what can be donebuy some Mesa hardware (or you can actually use some of the 3d printer hardware now) and learn linuxcnc. sure it's complex and confusing but once you get it it will begin to make sense. plus it works.
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18 Sep 2022 14:41 #252267
by GaryLa
Replied by GaryLa on topic LinuxCNC + CNC-Drive UC300ETH-5LPT ethernet motion controller?
When I saw they had support for Mach3, I assumed they had written a different firmware for the UC300 which allowed it to just be a breakout board.
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18 Sep 2022 15:18 #252268
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Replied by null on topic LinuxCNC + CNC-Drive UC300ETH-5LPT ethernet motion controller?
robertspark - thanks for the pointers, I'll look into Mesa.
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