Which version for just running simulation on desktop or laptop
19 Apr 2023 08:58 #269414
by Elco
I would like to install LinuxCNC on my desktop (Mint 20.3) or Laptop (Mint 21), only to test some HAL modules I'd like to write. Do not want to change to an RT kernel. Will the base and servo thread still run at roughly the same speed as with an RT kernel?
The newer versions (LCNC 2.9, 2.10) require Python 3.11, which is not yet available on my Desk/Laptop, and I do not want to override the system Python default. Does that mean that the latest version I can use is LCNC 2.8?
(I use LCNC 2.8 on 2 CNC systems, but I do not want to run my HAL module tests there).
Thanks,
Rob
The newer versions (LCNC 2.9, 2.10) require Python 3.11, which is not yet available on my Desk/Laptop, and I do not want to override the system Python default. Does that mean that the latest version I can use is LCNC 2.8?
(I use LCNC 2.8 on 2 CNC systems, but I do not want to run my HAL module tests there).
Thanks,
Rob
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19 Apr 2023 09:28 #269416
by rodw
Replied by rodw on topic Which version for just running simulation on desktop or laptop
You don't need rt for what you are doing.
Why don't you run a VM with debian Bookwom installed on your computer?
I do that using Virtual Box or VMWare Player on Windows but you should be able to install them or something similar on Mint
Why don't you run a VM with debian Bookwom installed on your computer?
I do that using Virtual Box or VMWare Player on Windows but you should be able to install them or something similar on Mint
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19 Apr 2023 11:04 #269422
by Elco
Replied by Elco on topic Which version for just running simulation on desktop or laptop
Thanks, I might do that.
Of course, installing LCNC 2.8.4 does not work out f the box either; it complains about python2.7-glade2.
I find it strange that LinuxCNC - a a true Linux application - does not install out of the box on many of the current mainline Linux OS'es. It is a very versatile product, but this does not help promoting it.
Rob
Of course, installing LCNC 2.8.4 does not work out f the box either; it complains about python2.7-glade2.
I find it strange that LinuxCNC - a a true Linux application - does not install out of the box on many of the current mainline Linux OS'es. It is a very versatile product, but this does not help promoting it.
Rob
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22 Apr 2023 17:26 #269619
by tommylight
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Ubuntu 23.04 works out of the box, install, update, upgrade, then
sudo apt install linuxcnc-uspace
sudo apt install linuxcnc-uspace
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23 Apr 2023 17:55 #269703
by Elco
Replied by Elco on topic Which version for just running simulation on desktop or laptop
That is good to hear, thanks.
You mention in another thread that
'I do have it installed on another PC with Mint 21.1, works perfectly.'
As I run Mint on my desk & Laptop, which version is that?
Rob
You mention in another thread that
'I do have it installed on another PC with Mint 21.1, works perfectly.'
As I run Mint on my desk & Laptop, which version is that?
Rob
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23 Apr 2023 19:00 #269704
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On Mint 21.n i use an older build of 2.9PRE from the Debian repositories that is not awailable anymore.
For 19.3 there is a how to here in the "installing LinuxCNC" section that still works for 2.8.4.
Having said that, compiling works always on any Debian based distro, i did build 2.10 two days ago and after satysfing dependencies it builds without issues for SIM and RT.
See the docs on building from sources, use only the part for building packages, not the top/run in place part.
That gets you SIM for 2.10 or Master that is still in development and is the latest, coupled with the bugs you might encounter.
At any time, if you want to run a machine, just install the RT kernel and boot said kernel. No need to recompile.
For 19.3 there is a how to here in the "installing LinuxCNC" section that still works for 2.8.4.
Having said that, compiling works always on any Debian based distro, i did build 2.10 two days ago and after satysfing dependencies it builds without issues for SIM and RT.
See the docs on building from sources, use only the part for building packages, not the top/run in place part.
That gets you SIM for 2.10 or Master that is still in development and is the latest, coupled with the bugs you might encounter.
At any time, if you want to run a machine, just install the RT kernel and boot said kernel. No need to recompile.
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24 Apr 2023 05:50 #269723
by rodw
Replied by rodw on topic Which version for just running simulation on desktop or laptop
The real problem with Linux mint is they are several versions behind Debian despite being Debian/Ubuntu based
This means they are missing the dependencies in their repo that Linuxcnc now requires. Unfortunately, I have totally given up on it a long time ago.
This means they are missing the dependencies in their repo that Linuxcnc now requires. Unfortunately, I have totally given up on it a long time ago.
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25 Apr 2023 12:53 - 26 Apr 2023 08:20 #269857
by Elco
Replied by Elco on topic Which version for just running simulation on desktop or laptop
OK, Thanks. I have a second laptop; I'll put Ubuntu 23.04 on it.
Rob
Edit: Done. Was quick.
Rob
Edit: Done. Was quick.
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