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I got this same error when working on the qt version (based on python2 stuff).
IIRC I removed the offending entry and didn't notice a problem (but I don't use it)
IIRC I tested a python2 original version and didn't get the error - so my guess is the parsing library is more picky by default now.
I don't know enough about the saving format to make a definitive decision.

Hello Everyone

I had a great experience converting the EC300 board with Remora firmware and then using it for my CNC milling machine. I have decided to put my learning into good use and start selling EC300 boards on Ebay. If you are based in the UK and looking for a board for yourself, it is your lucky day

Installation Instructions

1. Download the necessary files from GitHub:
   • github.com/scottalford75/Remora-RT1052-c.../remora-rt1052-basic (copy to LinuxCNC/Configs)
   • github.com/scottalford75/Remora-RT1052-c.../LinuxCNC/components (copy to LinuxCNC)
     
2. Install Remora components by running in Terminal:sudo halcompile –install LinuxCNC/components/remora-eth-3.0.c
   sudo halcompile –install LinuxCNC/components/nvmpg.c
3. Configure Ethernet:
   • The EC300 IP address is 10.10.10.10. Set your LinuxCNC PC to a static IP such as 10.10.10.11.
   • Edit your network settings by running:
     sudo nano /etc/network/interfaces
   • Add at the end of the file:interface [your interface name, e.g., enp0s25 or eth0]
     static ip_address=10.10.10.11/24
   • Save and exit (CTRL+X, then Y, then Enter), then reboot your PC.
   • Confirm IP address with:
     ip addr
     
4. Install tftpy module for uploading configuration files:
   • Open Terminal and navigate to a folder (suggested: LinuxCNC folder).
   • Create a Python virtual environment:
     python3 -m venv .venv
   • Activate the environment:
     source .venv/bin/activate
   • Install tftpy:
     pip install tftpy
   • To exit the environment later:
     deactivate
     
5. Configure Inputs/Outputs:
   • Download the EC300 configuration file:  EC300 Config File
   • Copy it into LinuxCNC/configs/remora-rt1052-basic.
   • Ignore or delete the EC500 configuration file in the same folder.
     
6. Upload the configuration file:
   • Power up the EC300 and connect it via Ethernet.
   • Run the upload script(in virtual environment):
     python3 LinuxCNC/configs/remora-rt1052-basic/upload_config.py configs/remora-rt1052-basic/ec300-rt1052.txt
     
7. The basic setup is complete! Example HAL and INI files are available in the remora-rt1052-basic folder.

That worked but now I get a new error:

./ethercat.hal:50: Pin 'lcec.0.0.cia-statusword' does not exist

this occurs at the following line:

net x-statusword lcec.0.0.cia-statusword => cia402.0.statusword

I clearly have an error here but I don't know where to look to correct the problem

I don't exactly know how it would, but there could be an explanation if the override is constantly dithering. Maybe as the python is updating the override it misses a message back from the probe routine. The probe routine and the screen sends messages back and forth at start and finish of probing.

If you run in debug mode (DISPLAY = qtvcp -d qtdragon) and run linuxcnc from a terminal, we maybe able to see the difference in commands

There are some instructions here:

forum.linuxcnc.org/9-installing-linuxcnc...dware-eg-realtek-nic
 

I need search and compile him or only apt-get?

the answer is simple,
GRBL,... is a firmware for CNC milling machines, laser cutters and the like.

LinuxCNC is a highly configurable motion control platform,
it can synchronize all kinds of input and output devices,
also from external not self-controlled movements.

It can handle all kinds of actuators, not only step/dir or RC servos. It can handle all kinds of protocols like Ethercat, CAN, Modbus, .... and even mixed.

It can handle
all kinds of inputs, glass scales, encoders, camera images, .....

It also doesn't need gCode as input, that's just another module in the chain


So if you want to operate a simple hobby CNC, you are well served with GRBL and so on, for everything else LinuxCNC is the best choice.

rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 0.158/0.255/4.918/0.225 ms

Yeah, ~ 5 ms will be an issue

What is the Ethernet hardware?

If Realtek you likely need to install the DKMS driver

Please , i want understand :

If remain refclocksynccycles = -1 in xml file, can have some problem on real machine ?

ping -c 4 -i .2 10.10.10.10
PING 10.10.10.10 (10.10.10.10) 56(84) bytes of data.
64 bytes from 10.10.10.10: icmp_seq=1 ttl=255 time=0.295 ms
64 bytes from 10.10.10.10: icmp_seq=2 ttl=255 time=0.416 ms
64 bytes from 10.10.10.10: icmp_seq=3 ttl=255 time=0.278 ms
64 bytes from 10.10.10.10: icmp_seq=4 ttl=255 time=0.425 ms

--- 10.10.10.10 ping statistics ---
4 packets transmitted, 4 received, 0% packet loss, time 612ms
rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 0.278/0.353/0.425/0.067 ms


chrt 99 ping -i .001 -q -c 60000 10.10.10.10
PING 10.10.10.10 (10.10.10.10) 56(84) bytes of data.

--- 10.10.10.10 ping statistics ---
60000 packets transmitted, 59999 received, 0.00166667% packet loss, time 60751ms
rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 0.158/0.255/4.918/0.225 ms

I have a feeling the way I'm trying to wire my end and home min stops is the prob(use to 3d printers) but I redid the pnconfig using discover board and now the endstops don't stop me from turning the machin on in linuxcnc so I'm slowly getting there

No, just the statistics reported at the end of:

ping -c 4 -i .2 10.10.10.10
sudo chrt 99 ping -i .001 -q -c  60000 10.10.10.10

The last command will run for 1 minute


 

Hello,

I'm trying to set up an EC500 board with Remora firmware, but I'm encountering an issue.
I successfully flashed the latest BIN file to the MCU (using DAPLink, PyOCD, etc.).
Then, I tried to upload the DMA-based stepgen configuration (), but Remora reports:My Python version is 3.11.2

Here is the upload log:
And this is the serial port response:Has anyone encountered this issue before?
What am I doing wrong?Thanks in advance!

PCW wrote:

What was the result of the ping command?

 

You need result of all 40000000?

Typically you just have one track of holes and the B detector offset from the A detector by
hole_pitch*(N+1/4). That is, if the holes were 2 mm apart, the A/B detectors would be
spaced .50 MM or 2.50 mm or 4.50 mm etc.

This 1/4 pitch offset gives you the desired 90 degree phase difference between A and B.
Note the when drilling holes you should aim for a 50% duty cycle waveform
on A and B. This may require some experimentation and changing  the sensors
radial positions.