How do I setup a 5 axis mill?

Where is LinuxCNC 2.8? - On the main page I see only version 2.7

linuxcnc.org/downloads/
Download the stretch version, install it to HDD, then go to :
buildbot.linuxcnc.org/
for info on how to upgrade to 2.8 or 2.9

I would suggest running 2.7 to start with. 2.7 can do TCP too.

How do you intend to generate G-code? That will rather determine which way the machine should be configured.

Thanks .. Another issue with Linux CNC - I use terminal ls /dev/parport* no such file or directory in linuxcnc - cannot see parallel port in LinuxCNC but can see it in Linux Mint for example - any simple solution to fix this?

Also this version of LinuxCNC prevents me from updating anything - it won't even allow me to select another server ...

Any help please ... This is very frustrating and very buggy ...

Thanks!

jackotool wrote: Also this version of LinuxCNC prevents me from updating anything !

Which version are you using? (ie, which .iso did you download?)

www.linuxcnc.org/downloads/

If you are not using the 2.7 Debian 9 Stretch version them please try that.

Hi, Thanks for the reply ... It is my error - I had three cards that had parallel port connecter - one of them works, the other two do not - I did not test the card that really connects again is all OS versions. If anyone require more details about what does/doesn't work in my case ... let me know ..

Meanwhile, how many parallel ports are required for 5 axis - is one sufficient?

Also, has anyone tried connecting a PCIe parallel port card to a PCIe/PCI adapter - would there be any serious latency issues?

By the way I am using LinuxCNC Debian STRETCH - the Wheezy version has some issues like it would not connect to server and would not allow me to choose a server near me etc - also my network card was not recognized, but my USB to network cable adapter was. In LinuxCNC STRETCH I have not had any issues at all so far!

Thanks!