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
- Jan 3, 2020 LinuxCNC 2.7.15 released
- Jul 31, 2019 LinuxCNC Meetup in Kosovo
- Jun 6, 2019 LinuxCNC Meetup in Stuttgart
- 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
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Showcases
Jul 19, 2019Instructive TCP 5-Axis demo
If you were wondering what 5-Axis TCP kinematics could do, this is a good demonstration. The tool continues to run through a simple pattern of squares while the workpiece rotates and tilts underneath it.
- May 18, 2018 Large Homag Vertical Machining Centre Retrofit
- Sep 17, 2016 Matsuura retrofit
- Sep 17, 2016 No Knurling Tool? No Problem.
- Aug 24, 2016 Tiny, tiny screws
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