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Discussion in 'General Electronics' started by arp, Apr 25, 2021.

  1. arp

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    hi can anyone help i want to run g code and my cnc using a raspberry pie is it possible has anyone done this would it work

    ill use my desktop to draw and create the g code and transfer vie USB stick
     
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    If its a Pi4: OpenBuilds/OpenBuilds-CONTROL
     
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    thanks m8 looks solid has anyone had results is it reliable
    i think the pi4 and bits would look way cooler built into a swinging arm but for the price i could also pick up a scound hand laptop so just wandering
     
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    If you have to run out for a Pi and accessories anyway, i'd agree rather go for a laptop, all round more flexible and better performance.
     
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    I haven't tried it on the Pi4 but on the Pi3 B+, or something similar, and gave up on it. I bought a mini PC, on Windows 10 and it runs perfect with no problem. I found the Pi, with it's Umbundu OS too tidies with all it's permissions and ambiguity. But that's just me.
     
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    Thankyou I'll look into that as well laptops are bulky and I'd prop strip it down and make it look like part of the machine rather than a add on which is why I was looking at raspberry it's small.for.factor would make that looking like part of the machine much Easter so the interface mite be just the ticket bepending on price I

    thanks m8 that's good to know
    so can anyone confirm the pie 4 is crap and i wont bother
     
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    There's a reason we don't officially support the Pi. (PS is Pi, not Pie (; hehe)
     
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    i know . but i like pie better ;)
    its so versatile it goes with gravy and custard yummy
     
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