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 2, 2021 LinuxCNC IRC is moving to Libera.chat
- Dec 2, 2020 LinuxCNC 2.8.1 released
- Sep 8, 2020 LinuxCNC 2.8.0 released
- 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
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Showcases
May 17, 2021A Robotic Bioprinter Controlled by LinuxCNC
Recently mentioned on the forum is a bioprinting BCN3D Moveo robot controlled by LinuxCNC. The hope is that one day a similar system could print replacement body-parts in-situ.
- Dec 14, 2020 Boring Holes With Corners
- Jul 19, 2019 Instructive TCP 5-Axis demo
- May 18, 2018 Large Homag Vertical Machining Centre Retrofit
- Sep 17, 2016 Matsuura retrofit
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