LinuxCNC controls CNC machines. It can drive milling machines, lathes, 3d printers, laser cutters, plasma cutters, robot arms, hexapods, and more.
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Runs under Linux (optionally with realtime extensions).
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Simple installation on Debian and Ubuntu, or via our Live/Install DVD/USB images.
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Accepts G-code input, drives CNC machines in response.
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Active user community.
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Several different GUIs available.
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Compatible with many popular machine control hardware interfaces.
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Supports rigid tapping, cutter compensation, and many other advanced control features.
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Full source code available under the terms of the GNU GPLv2 (General Public License version 2).
News
- Jun 18, 2018 LinuxCNC 2.7.14 released
- Jun 5, 2018 LinuxCNC Meetup in Stuttgart
- May 9, 2018 LinuxCNC 2.7.13 released
- Jan 25, 2018 LinuxCNC 2.7.12 is out
- Jul 28, 2017 LinuxCNC 2.7.11 released!
- Jul 19, 2017 LinuxCNC 2.7.10 is out
- Jun 3, 2017 LinuxCNC 2.7.9 released
- Nov 9, 2016 LinuxCNC 2.7.8 is out!
- Nov 4, 2016 LinuxCNC 2.6.13 released
- Sep 8, 2016 LinuxCNC 2.7.7 released
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Showcases
May 18, 2018Large Homag Vertical Machining Centre Retrofit
Using a combination of LinuxCNC and the Open-Source STMBL servo drive (in combination with Mesa cards which have open-source firmware) Alex Shure has retrofited a 3300mm x 1200mm x 120mm machining centre.
- Sep 17, 2016 Matsuura retrofit
- Sep 17, 2016 No Knurling Tool? No Problem.
- Aug 24, 2016 Tiny, tiny screws
- Aug 16, 2016 1987 engraver still useful with LinuxCNC
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