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 …

In addition to the RTAI kernel you will also need the rtai-modules package and the linuxcnc package. Both can be downloaded by adding the linuxcnc 2.9-rt package repository as described in the link …

All interactions in the LinuxCNC community are governed by the Code of Conduct LINUX® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries.

LinuxCNC Manuals (Current, Future, Older versions) Page: http://www.linuxcnc.org/docs/ Authors - People working on the wiki (hint: we always need more) Contributing to formal LinuxCNC …

Dec 15, 2025 · LinuxCNC (the Enhanced Machine Control) is a software system for computer control of machine tools such as milling machines and lathes, robots such as puma and scara and other …

Dec 15, 2025 · At boot time you will be given a choice of booting the "Live" system (to run LinuxCNC without making any permanent changes to your computer) or booting the Installer (to install …

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The EtherCat master (LinuxCNC computer) uses a standard ethernet (network) interface - no special hardware is needed on the master. The slaves use special hardware. There are many EtherCat …

A LinuxCNC Simulator is convenient for exploring LinuxCNC, playing with G-Code onscreen, and developing and testing non-realtime user-space components, all on a Ubuntu system that does not …

ClassicLadder is a software PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) built into LinuxCNC.