Open Source Controller with internal THC

Hello, we were not able to set up LinuxCNC as expected and the reason is known - obviously we do not have a specialist, but just a person who has heard about Linux a little more than us.
I actually wonder how long this parallel reality will last, in which everything will be done upside down and some things will simply not develop. Does anyone notice how Linux - thinking, stayed there decades ago - elitist, pretentious and viewed from the sides - limited. Does creating software that can only be used by other people - competent enough to create software make sense in itself? Haven't we come to the conclusion that ordinary users should also be able to use this software? Isn't it clear that EXACTLY then the right ideas will come (because let's agree - no matter how good a programmer is, he is not a good driver in the case of LinuxCNC). So with the increase of the community using one product comes the development and improvement.

Eeeeh, that was a lyrical diversion.
Now to the question - I wonder if it is possible to compile the latest version of LinuxCNC - Plasma for a mini computer type X5-Z83 ~~ Z85 (or N3350) + mesa 7i96 + THCAD and upload it to the official storage of Linux (if necessary, I will provide a place to upload it and a mirror in Central Europe for easy download)
I would like, with the use of unified hardware, to enable ordinary users to use LinuxCNC

stivemaster13 wrote: Hello, we were not able to set up LinuxCNC as expected and the reason is known - obviously we do not have a specialist, but just a person who has heard about Linux a little more than us.
I actually wonder how long this parallel reality will last, in which everything will be done upside down and some things will simply not develop. Does anyone notice how Linux - thinking, stayed there decades ago - elitist, pretentious and viewed from the sides - limited. Does creating software that can only be used by other people - competent enough to create software make sense in itself? Haven't we come to the conclusion that ordinary users should also be able to use this software? Isn't it clear that EXACTLY then the right ideas will come (because let's agree - no matter how good a programmer is, he is not a good driver in the case of LinuxCNC). So with the increase of the community using one product comes the development and improvement.

Eeeeh, that was a lyrical diversion.
Now to the question - I wonder if it is possible to compile the latest version of LinuxCNC - Plasma for a mini computer type X5-Z83 ~~ Z85 (or N3350) + mesa 7i96 + THCAD and upload it to the official storage of Linux (if necessary, I will provide a place to upload it and a mirror in Central Europe for easy download)
I would like, with the use of unified hardware, to enable ordinary users to use LinuxCNC

I think your confusing Linux and in turn LinuxCNC with something it is not. I have never herd anyone say its a direct replacement for Windows or such in regards to ease of use. For a open source project that is run by volunteers its very well written. Ease of use does not come cheap, its a vested interest for a commercial entity to profit directly from the user. That ease of use comes at a price.

And with all the online resources anyone intelligent enough to build their own plasma table or CNC machine should be able to set up a ISO image of LinuxCNC and get it running. Really how much easier do they make it for people without hiring a couple of full time programmers to spend time making things easier for people.

Every endeavor has a barrier to entry, be it tools, location, money..etc.. Installing a "free"software that can make people real money but has some technical hurdles is the price to be able to use it.

thefabricator03 wrote: And with all the online resources anyone intelligent enough to build their own plasma table or CNC machine should be able to set up a ISO image of LinuxCNC and get it running.

Wanted to rant a lot, but i did count to 1000000 so now i am cool.
Linux IS much easier to use than windows, it is much, much easier to install, it never fails as proven by all the servers in the world running it - even Microsoft servers use Linux ( i would love to see how long would it take for someone to take full control of Microsoft if they used windows on their servers ! 2 minutes tops ! )
LinuxCNC is much easier to set up for normal stepper with parallel port systems, takes about 3 to 10 minutes to have a fully functional machine. But using LinuxCNC to control industrial machines and complaining it is hard is pretty much useless, industrial machines are not simple by any means.
Take some time to read through the forum, very quickly you come to the conclusion that LinuxCNC is very easy just by seeing how many people made their machines work with it although they claimed they know nothing about machines or electronics or the rest of what is involved. Complaining "it does not work" helps no one, especially the person complaining.
Seems like a rant ....

This is actually a pretty old thread and spans a period of great change with Linuxcnc. Today, it has never been easier to install a plasma configuration for Linuxcnc.
1. Download and install win32diskmager on a windows box
2. Download the current release ISO from the downloads page
3. Create a bootable linux installation USB with Linuxcnc included. Review the included Plasmac simulation.
4. Create a basic working configuration with X,Y,Z movement
5. Run the Plasmac Configuratior to add the plasma specific configuration.
6. Cut some stuff!

I only wish my journey had been so easy! But heck, my pain is your gain because its people like me that paved the way to a simplified installation. Plus the installation process fully documented.

Everyday people with no prior knowledge install and use Linuxcnc everyday without being elitist and pretentious. I was one once. At that time, I made a conscious decision to use Linuxcnc as my CNC controller becasue its a superior platform to any of the Windows offering. That does not mean I don't use other operating systems for both CNC and business applications. Its just that Windows is my least preferred platform. Well actually thats not quite true. I still rank it ahead of Apple!

Tom,

I agree about Linux being easy to use. But I also see how "normal" people think its not for them.

I have grow up with windows and only started using Linux in the last couple of year. I started back when I was very young using windows 3.1 and MS-DOS 5.1. I understand the bloat of windows and lack of control.

But when I can load just about any hardware configuration, graphics cards, printers, just about anything I plug in I can get running in a couple of minutes with a driver update, I see what "normal" people are talking about.

Guys I work with asked me why I cant just install AutoCAD or Tekla on the Linux PC that runs my plasma. They dont understand that it wont just work. Sure there are alternatives but they are not the same thing.

Dont get me wrong, Linux is great! But its not a be all and end all.

rodw wrote:
I only wish my journey had been so easy! But heck, my pain is your gain because its people like me that paved the way to a simplified installation. Plus the installation process fully documented.

I still very much appreciate your help getting me set up with the Master branch of PlasmaC last year when we had to compile it from source. CNC Plasma has come a long way!