LinuxCNC controls CNC machines. It can drive milling machines, lathes, 3D printers, laser cutters, plasma cutters, robot arms, hexapods, and more.

• Runs under Linux (optionally with realtime extensions).

• Simple installation on Debian and Ubuntu, or via our Live/Install DVD/USB images.

• Accepts G-code input, drives CNC machines in response.

• Active user community.

• Several different GUIs available.

• Compatible with many popular machine control hardware interfaces.

• Supports rigid tapping, cutter compensation, and many other advanced control features.

• Full source code available under the terms of the GNU GPLv2 (General Public License version 2).