CNC software
Hey guys
what do you guys use to control your DIY CNCs?
I'm using UGS, Universal Gcode Platform, but it has a slight problem... doesn't work with functions.
Meaning, I just had to write a 75 lines program that could be an 8 line program If I could use loops and GOTO...
Also, what CAM software do you use?

@iKameo Hum.... Mach3 is paid..... looks good tough

I use machinekit, it is very complete when talking about CNCs, it even has speeds override.
running on linux it does not need a sender of command. it is possible to build a command receiver in machinekit, but no one has done it yet.
I work with 3d printers so my CAM software is a slicer 😅

wird, trying to download Match 4 and chrome is reporting it as a virus...

I guess Match4 doesn't work with GRBL?

@iKameo Well, I'm a windows user...
Could use a VM, but LinuxCNC can't control GRBL, and I'm using a GRBL shield

@GyroGearloose nono you no understand 😉
LinuxCNC or machinekit replace grbl.
to use it you would have to change the board, from an arduino to maybe a beaglebone... It could be a bit expensive...
and moving things to the arduino via USB from linuxcnc may not be the best idea...

anyway, you should still try machinekit or linuxcnc!!!

@iKameo I am #teamMachinekit !!

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@mngr Yah... I don't want to start in new boards right now...

@GyroGearloose you can actually install machinekit on any computer.
they come out of the parallel port age. Now to control some contact without the parallel port there are other systems. I use a mesa 7i76e for example

@mngr So... No good solution to work with GRBL?
Cause I already have the hardware...

I am not practical of grbl 😅
and I work with printers... So... Here I am just spamming 😁

@mngr Nah :D I'm checking everything you say, might not be what I need now but when I get to steel CNCs I'll probably upgrade everything.