Yes it seems external running of macros is broken. I will fix it asa I can.

Question though, Macro/MDI commands are not well defined terms , when you say macro, do you mean like Gmoccapy macros where you can have variables that you enter at request time?

Fair point, and I get the frustration — I've felt it too. But I'd push back a little on lumping this in with the VC-backed subscription-everything crowd.
I've been at this for twelve years, solo. No investors, no team, no safety net. I own a small machine shop, I run Mac & Linux (hate Windows), and I built JetCad3 because the tools I needed either didn't exist, didn't run on Linux, or cost more than the machines I was running them on. FreeCAD is genuinely good software and I have nothing but respect for it — but my scope is much larger, and I don't think the end goal is achievable as an open source project.
The subscription isn't the goal — developers are. I've written my own geometry libraries, my own NFP and Skyline nesting algorithms — I own all of it specifically so I'm not paying upstream licensing fees that force my prices up. I want this as cheap as humanly possible. My end goal is to put the middle finger up at Autodesk, not replicate their business model.
I'm blue collar as it gets. I already run two businesses and support my family — JetCad3 isn't a get-rich scheme, it's a twelve-year bet that someone should build serious CAD/CAM that runs on Linux and doesn't cost small shops an arm and a leg. If revenue ever lets me hire developers who've actually run a machine, I think I can genuinely compete with Autodesk, MasterCAM, Dassault, and ProNest — and that's a win for this industry, not a betrayal of it. I want to be so much cheaper than them with more/high quality features that it forces them to lower prices when they start hemorrhaging subscribers...
One thing I maybe didn't make clear enough in my original post: there will always be a generous free/hobby tier for every workspace in JetCad3. Guys building their automotive project in the garage will always be a priority for me — because that IS ME.

Thank you all

Currently I am only running first tests on my machine. But mostly in sim. Still a lot of bug fixing to do. I was recently working on some performance improvements on the development branch which I will merge to main soon.

To give you more technical background: this controller is the result of over 10 years of experience in industrial machine retrofits.

The project was accelerated by the massive Mesa card shortage in 2022. Instead of waiting for hardware that wasn't available, we decided to develop our own high-performance industrial-grade solution tailored specifically for complex retrofits. This isn't just a prototype—these units are already integrated and running 24/7 in machining centers, proving their reliability in real production environments.

Key Hardware Specifications:

Core: Custom FPGA running HostMot2 firmware for rock-solid real-time performance.

Fully Isolated Analog Servo Control: Precise ±10V analog outputs with a 7V/μs slew rate. The analog outputs are fully galvanically isolated from the logic to prevent noise and ground loops.

High-Speed Feedback: Isolated encoder inputs supporting up to 10MHz—ready for any high-resolution industrial encoder.

Industrial Isolation & Protection: Complete galvanic isolation between logic and I/O. The 24V field power is protected, and the logic power is fully isolated.

Onboard Processing: Integrated Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5), providing a massive performance boost for LinuxCNC and NativeCAM.

Thermal Design: Fanless industrial enclosure. No moving parts, no dust intake—designed to last in woodworking shops.

The goal was to create a controller that is fast, precise, and, most importantly, available for professional retrofits when the industry needs it most.

Hello. Could you tell me how to connect the old model centerfinder vers.ge/ru/blog/archive/vers-wl-v31 to the MESA 7I76 in the 5i25 and 7i 85s configurations? I supply the 7I76 with 5 and 24 volts, but the Vers WL v.3.1 requires 5-12 volts. Can I reduce the voltage from 24 to 10 volts using the XL4015E unit?
The Vers WL v.3.1 worked well on the MACH3, but it only had a 5 volt supply.
Thank you.

jjdege wrote:

Hi,
What you're doing is fantastic. The installation is going well.
The simulations show great potential. Congratulations!
If I may make a point, looking at the video, I think it's better if the horizontal drilling unit
descends when it reaches its position. In the video, you can see it descending and then reaching its position.

That's just my opinion.

Thanks and congratulations again! image missing /media/kunena/emoticons/smile.png

Hi,

Thank you for the kind words and for the sharp observation!

Regarding the horizontal drilling unit: you are absolutely right. In the video, the Z and X/Y axes are moving simultaneously for speed. However, NativeCAM allows full control over the sequence.

In the final setup, we can easily configure the G-code to ensure the unit reaches its target position before starting the descent. Safety and precision are the priorities, and this is exactly why LinuxCNC + NativeCAM is so powerful—we can tweak these movements to fit the specific mechanics of the machine perfectly.

Thanks again for the feedback, it’s very much appreciated!"
 

Hi everyone,Just wanted to share a quick look at a Mobirelli Partner 430 machine running with the CNC PROTON controller (the orange unit).The system is fully integrated with LinuxCNC, focusing on high-speed real-time performance and stable motion control tailored for this hardware. Our controllers are production-ready, featuring custom front I/O board configurations for Mobirelli, Biesse Rover, Masterwood, and others. It’s designed as a "connect, configure, and go" solution for industrial retrofits.Video of the setup:

• Horizontal drilling: youtube.com/shorts/eXKx0J_iorY
• Machine in motion: youtube.com/shorts/yrjaTZI8PxE

I would love to hear your thoughts or answer any technical questions regarding the integration!

Hi,
What you're doing is fantastic. The installation is going well.
The simulations show great potential. Congratulations!
If I may make a point, looking at the video, I think it's better if the horizontal drilling unit
descends when it reaches its position. In the video, you can see it descending and then reaching its position.

That's just my opinion.

Thanks and congratulations again! image missing /media/kunena/emoticons/smile.png

Hi everyone,

I’ve just uploaded a short demonstration of the NativeCAM (Python 3 / GTK3) port running on an industrial CNC machine. In this video, you can see it handling horizontal drilling operations smoothly.

The port is stable and performing well in a real workshop environment on LinuxCNC 2.9 / Debian 13.

Live demonstration: www.youtube.com/shorts/RL7QDfig8vQ

You can find the updated code here:
github.com/cnc-proton/nativecam-py3-gtk3

Feedback and testing are welcome!

Sir, I think that site has not been working for more than a year. If you need old pages or PDFs, those URLs may help you.

web.archive.org/web/20260000000000*/https://sa-cnc.com
github.com/Tpj-root/Linuxcnc_Kinematics/tree/main/Back_Up

Hello, i try the source you describe sa-cnc.com but none of these are available
Maybe something is changed.

Is new information available

Thank you in advance

Difference between 00 and 01 is bug at master/slave layer... If you will map everything at 00 it will works just few IDNs and main number of then will produce mess .. i do not know why it is that but its the fact ..

Second bug what many year ago was reported by @bkt or other skillfull user was that not supporting stuff mapping pdo is present and and mailbox is not changing... But it was fake data because main volume this ax5 have mapping pdos ON if an EEPROM does not tell you else....its just forgoten message from early days

I think its correct you can add other slave to your TC3 project.. give them naming with string length less than 16 chars and it will works well

Post command + output of you situation then here I can check it..

Thankfully we have that translator and its save anybody non nerdy in lcec one half life.. because I lost it too