Silly Questions - HAL, Arduino

Thank you all for the replies, I'm starting to see the level of complexity that Mesa/Arduino can control.

As Arduino can control via GRBL and provide real time, I think I'll stick with that and a board for more pins (especially since I haven't much in terms of Mesa here).


I'll just be starting out basic with simple control buttons for jogging and such, as well as a pendant. Until I get comfortable with it I won't be doing any acceleration/deacceleration programs...just yet. :silly:

ImJay wrote: As Arduino can control via GRBL and provide real time, I think I'll stick with that :

Are you clear that GRBL is a replacement for LinuxCNC, not an adjunct to it?

Yes, I should've worded it better.

Since Arduino is capable of controlling in real time via GRBL, it will do more than what I need with LinuxCNC for simple controls.