Linumeric-LPT V3 - Ethernet to LPT controller for LinuxCNC

damn, it looks like i have come competition for the smallest lathe. Ill have to see what I can do about that.

I notice you have quite the small screen. looks a bit bigger, so 1024*600?
I made an axis gui mod for small screens that you might find useful

github.com/cakeslob/regularmac_800

I had to build myself a desktop mini-lathe model because I needed the ability to test my controller on the desk next to the computer (sitting in the workshop is not convenient). Additionally, I don't have a CNC lathe - I didn't need one. I have several milling plotters, with a drag knife, with a laser, but no CNC lathe - only a manual one. Building a full-size CNC lathe just to test the controller on it didn't make sense for now. That's why I built a miniature XZ lathe model with an encoder, PWM spindle control, limit sensors, and motors. It's sufficient for testing
At first, I quickly made a model that I could draw with a pen, but it was a bit uncomfortable, I couldn't roll it and it looked bad in the movies



Then I decided to build a model that would look a bit better and would allow me to perform simple operations.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Regarding threading. This issue seems to persist. I have the reversal of the rotation direction with a relay, and after threading is finished, you can hear a double click of the relay - first, the relay reversing the rotations clicks, and then the relay turning off the spindle clicks. Is this a significant problem? I think it can be located in the LinuxCNC source code and fixed

cakeslob
Can you add a PyVCP panel to your version of the Axis panel?

I have a 2.2ton lathe at the shop and a 200kg benchtop'ish at home. recently seen a miniature mill-turn not long ago (commercial built) but the guys pre-order and asking ten billion trillion for it so I had to pass.

That video above of the mini doing its thing was just so inspiring. Not sure how else to put it. I think it's great work and was worth it. Kudos.

I had to build myself a desktop mini-lathe model because I needed the ability to test my controller on the desk next to the computer

hahaha yeah, i did the same thing. its got everything you need to test with. i made it for a linuxcnc meeting. I dont even know how to use a cnc lathe.


yeah, pyvcp should work. the axis thing is just a usercommand file, so same axis as normal.

Is there somewhere I can see/watch your lathe model?