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OB Control With Multiple CNC Machines

Discussion in 'Control Software' started by casey.jeremiason, Sep 24, 2019.

  1. casey.jeremiason

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    I run have been running multiple CNC machines in my workshop for a few years.
    In the past I had multiple computers, one per machine, for control.
    Currently I use a variety of control software, one for each machine, since only one instance of each program can be run at a time.

    Is it possible to run multiple instances of OB Control?

    Currently running the control software on a laptop running Windows 10.
    Attempting to control 3 CNC Machines, 2 routers and a laser etcher.
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

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    Negative, CONTROL only runs as a single instance. Most PCs cannot stream multiple jobs at the same time without causing serial buffering issues, so we rather not go down that rabbit hole

    Try a different Grbl host if you want to play with that, but know that it can be more problematic than anything
     

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