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So you were in India! Bangalore changed a lot over the time. But the torrential rains are the same. It used to be referred as garden city, but now it is the silicon valley of India.
Thanks John for a fair review. I will go through your suggestions. I was actually getting feedback from small scale cnc machine builders in India. The software was initially written for diy customers. I wanted to introduce a new concept of not using G-Code for at least two axis machines. As the software evolved over time I have added more functions to cater for small scale machine builders. Currently because of lockdown here, my associates are not able to run the machines to generate training material. We will sort this out as soon as possible. Thanks
On a totaly different note, I was in Bangalore about 40yrs ago, sitting in a stationay car because of a torrential rainstorm, the likes of which I had not seen before or since 😀
Have been having a little play with the software, seems it has been writen for a 4x3 aspect screen. I am not familiar with linux and could not find a way to adjust to my 16x9. I lose the bottom of the image and have space at the sides. ☹️
@sandeep Ramisetty The software runs very nicely on a Pi 400, a higher resolution screen cures the above problems.
I have had a play with the program for a couple of days and decided it is not for me, I want a program that just runs the router when loaded with Gcode, I much prefer to do all the fancy stuff on another computer using programs of my choice.
I use and like "Estlcam" on a router at the moment, but liked the idea of the compact solution of the Pi 400 and the linux OS.
You have developed a very complex program and I wish you a lot of success with it, but I think most hobbists will find it a bit daunting.
Hello John. Thanks a lot for the effort and time you invested in evaluting my software. I am still curious what made you think it's complex. I will be glad to send you a free license to check all the functionalities if you are interested. The software is built to keep things easier. I will be posting few videos soon to show how easy to control diy machines with this software. Anyway, thanks for your time and best of luck with your work too.
@sandeep Ramisetty Hi, I am still willing to investigate some more, I am not quite finished buildng my control panel yet and if a Licence unlocks some features to lure me.
I think it's complex because it does so many things, I only want t run Gcode. I know that your software did not run Gcode origionally and that you have added it on since, and I have read similar comments on MYCNCUK
I did like the software and the Pi 400 solution but I always seemed to be looking for the homing button or workpiece zeros, and there were so many buttons to choose from, as I said I would prefer to use other software on another M/C to generate Gcode, perhaps more time would help, been running other systems for several years.
I run a benchtop mill using PlanetCNC software/boards and a router at a men's shed using Estlcam. I installed Estlcam on the router because of it's very simple GUI which made it easy to teach ex salesmen/vicars/nontech people how to use it, perhaps worth a look so you can sse what I mean
Thanks, I have already ordered a Pi4 before I came across the 400, it seems a good solution with the built in keyboard. I will have a play with the Pi4 and if I decide to use it on my router I will get a 400. I do like the look of the software, will see how it goes
If RPI-400 uses the same debian image as Rpi 4 than yes. Try the raspbian image in the download section. The gpio header for rpi-4 and Rpi-400 is same.
Yes, you can use the Raspbain break-out box (sold separately). The break-out box has 24V inputs and output option along with Relay's. This board will also give complete isolation to your machine and your single board computer.
You can refer the SBC-CNC Manual in the website for complete list of G-Code and M-Codes supported by the software.
How we can use this system on 24 volt input output can you supply nessessory circuit for that. Also which G codes and m code it support kindly provide list.
So you were in India! Bangalore changed a lot over the time. But the torrential rains are the same. It used to be referred as garden city, but now it is the silicon valley of India.
Thanks John for a fair review. I will go through your suggestions. I was actually getting feedback from small scale cnc machine builders in India. The software was initially written for diy customers. I wanted to introduce a new concept of not using G-Code for at least two axis machines. As the software evolved over time I have added more functions to cater for small scale machine builders. Currently because of lockdown here, my associates are not able to run the machines to generate training material. We will sort this out as soon as possible. Thanks
Have been having a little play with the software, seems it has been writen for a 4x3 aspect screen. I am not familiar with linux and could not find a way to adjust to my 16x9. I lose the bottom of the image and have space at the sides. ☹️
Thanks, I have already ordered a Pi4 before I came across the 400, it seems a good solution with the built in keyboard. I will have a play with the Pi4 and if I decide to use it on my router I will get a 400. I do like the look of the software, will see how it goes
If RPI-400 uses the same debian image as Rpi 4 than yes. Try the raspbian image in the download section. The gpio header for rpi-4 and Rpi-400 is same.
Will this run on a Raspberry Pi 400
Hello Ankit,
Yes, you can use the Raspbain break-out box (sold separately). The break-out box has 24V inputs and output option along with Relay's. This board will also give complete isolation to your machine and your single board computer.
You can refer the SBC-CNC Manual in the website for complete list of G-Code and M-Codes supported by the software.
How we can use this system on 24 volt input output can you supply nessessory circuit for that. Also which G codes and m code it support kindly provide list.