Properly Installing Linuxcnc as a Bootable USB

I am building another plasma machine soon. I have previously built them with linuxcnc and have used a bootable USB drive to operate it all. Though I believe when I downloaded and set up linuxcnc it want complete.

often I had some files missing for basic operation causing a lot of issues with adding and altering programs. A lot of times things would be missing or off after I configure my machine ini wise. Also I would run into some odd errors.

for this machine I have a lot of time to figure everything out, with that said, how do I create a linuxcnc based bootable USB that is perfectly complete or proper? Or how do I avoid an incomplete installation?


i will be using the following sheetcam, Inkscape, hyperthem45, mesa7i76e, thcad-10, proximity sensors, and enclosed loop motors

Would it be better to set it all up on a hard drive? The point of me trying to do it on a usb would be that it’s easier to replicate. Or so I think

Well, essentially what I plan on doing is creating a computer that I design and calibrate as a base model for all my future machines. I want to get everything exactly how I want it even with sheet cam and all. Then I’ll be able to just clone the whole set up and keep this computer as a continual base. I want to keep adding and perfecting it as well. So whatever will work best for that.

i need a monitor and a power cord then I’ll be able to start setting it up

I really liked the way you highlighted some really important and significant points.

What?