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Discussion in 'Controller Boards' started by George Ohki, Jun 8, 2021.

  1. George Ohki

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    Hey y’all, here’s my first build parts list for a CNC machine, and I want to know if the OpenBuilds Blackbox will be compatible with a computer running Linux CNC.

    My build list I’ve picked out so far:
    - C-Beam XL with NEMA 23 stepper motors as bundled on the OpenBuilds website
    - OpenBuilds BlackBox controller
    - computer running Linux CNC

    Also, can you guys recommend a decent pendant that would be compatible with this USB setup?

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
    Staff Member Moderator Builder Resident Builder

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    Software:
    BlackBox runs on Grbl firmware (see gnea/grbl ) - which in this context "is linuxcnc" ie the Step generator runs inside the BlackBox already
    For a User interface, see CONTROL at OpenBuilds Software - FREE Software for CNC Control: OpenBuilds CONTROL and OpenBuilds CAM
    For a broader overview see docs:software:overview [OpenBuilds Documentation]

    Pendant:
    'Pendant' for BlackBox: See docs:interface:start [OpenBuilds Documentation]

    BlackBox:
    See the BlackBox docs for any further info you may need: docs:blackbox:start [OpenBuilds Documentation]
     

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