LinuxCNC Install using MX Linux 19.4 - Geared Toward New Users - Discussion

the problem is that.
sudo apt-get install hostmot2-firmware-5i23
could not find hostmot2-firmware-5i23 package.

forum.linuxcnc.org/9-installing-linuxcnc...2-in-synaptic#137160

billykid wrote:

the problem is that.
sudo apt-get install hostmot2-firmware-5i23
could not find hostmot2-firmware-5i23 package.

forum.linuxcnc.org/9-installing-linuxcnc...2-in-synaptic#137160  

I've been thinking you are referring to trying to run linuxcnc, but I think you might be talking about pncconf?

Is this the error you are getting?:


If so, I think it's as "simple" as putting the firmware files in that folder. Firmware files are located here in the "Specification" tab:

store.mesanet.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=65

Though I am not exactly sure which files/folders go where, and how (it's not as simple as dragging and dropping into lib/firmware). Someone familiar with pncconf will have to provide better guidance here.

The other option might be to ignore the error, use 5i25 to make your config, and then manually change the config files to reference 5i23.

no not pnconf .. run linuxcnc in a working configuration on buster. i tried to manually put the files in / usr / lib / firmware the hostmot files but it doesn't work.

Could not locate firmware "//lib/firmware/hm2/5i23/SVST4_8.BIT". (No such file or directory)

I have no clue on boards requiring firmware, it may be worthwhile posting in this section:
forum.linuxcnc.org/27-driver-boards

Another option is reaching out to Peter at Mesa via the contact info on their page.  He's always responded and been helpful when I've needed it in the past.  But do post your findings here if you get it sorted out that way. 

Certainly if I resolve in any way I will post it here