EMC2 First impressions

[davidmb]

Finally got around to running EMC2 an anger today, what a wonderful surprise, subroutines and logical 'while', 'end while' programable gcode. ( Never used this stuff in EMC1 will have to look if it was there).

Makes code much more compact, possibility of generated surfaces rather than having to build masses of gcode. Just started work on a jewelry box for SWMBO ( She who must be obeyed ), out of 150 year old oak ( Does that make it an antique or just well seasoned ).

[MrBean]

I just installed EMC2 on my house PC the other day. Never tried it before. Apart from plugging a machine in, it seems to be working ok.
I want to give it a go on the garage PC with the CNC attached, but just haven't had the time.
The Axis interface looks good.

subroutines and logical 'while', 'end while' programable gcode.

I dunno anything about these though. I'd be happy just to get EMC2 up and running. Does any CAM software output that type of code, or are you doing it by hand?

I will make an effort to give EMC2 a whirl soon.

[dertsap]

http://sagcad.sourceforge.jp/
http://gcam.js.cx/index.php/Main_Page

you guys may be interested in trying these on your linux systems
sagcad is a neat little cad/cam ,i played with it a bit , and gcam is coming along quite well , he s been updating every few weeks