Ethercat build from source - full instructions

@Tntmold

*EDIT*
If you fully built from source, you should be able to recompile the IgH Ethercat part only and fix the problem.

Hi Tntmold...  I started a new thread with the updated instructions as Scott started using Golang and it was not building without the "Makefile" changes.  Sascha's is still doing a few updates to his code, and it works without any changes, but Scott has way more work in his code at this point and what I use myself.

Ethercat build from source instructions - Updated for 2024 - LinuxCNC

If you follow the second post, you don't necessarily have to do the "Makefile" changes as you can just install the "golang" package.  I have it described better in the first post but put that second post up for just the commands to do everything.


I am rarely on here because of work, but Rod Webster (rodw) and Tommy Berisha (tommylight) can help...  Plus, there are many others here too that I didn't list...

Hope it helps,
Robert
 

Thanks, this procedure seems to have fixed my install problem, now I need to figure out the xml part.

Okay good deal, glad you got it working.

If you list your equipment that you are using, one of us will help you with the XML.  I will try to check back at some point to make sure someone or myself helps you get it going.  I apologize if I don't get back really soon, just overloaded with work and have very little free time.

Thanks,
Robert

thanks so much! I only bought two of the eventual 5 axis, which are Lichuan OL3-E57H open loop stepper drivers. I have an xml file from the manufacturer and they are supposed to be CIA402 compliant, but I don't yet know how to set this up.