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SSD can also fail. My machine got an SSD upgrade last year (oldest, smallest cheapest SSD, well below 20USD). This made a big...

I would not go for a GRBL base machine myself, because experimenting with sensors, manual pulse generators (MPG) and things like this is...

I did real time stuff back in the 70's and early 80's, most of what was critical then just doesn't apply to small machines in the home...

In my country, the current situation is probably a little better than theirs, but I understand why they have to do it that way. I...

As I see it (but that is a good unhealthy dangerous half knowledge) USB is relative unstable and has its flaws focusing more on ease of...

No intend to blame the workers. I was not trying to point fingers or be malice. Possibly they do not have much of a choice. I see it...

A good number of foundry men, wear "safety flipflops". I am lucky that I do not have to work under conditions like this. In...

I assume that is a simple 3 motor open loop stepper system. Do you have the necessary documentation what pin does what on the parallel port?

I would disagree that the parallel port still plays an "integral role" in the Linux CNC. It can still be used, but alternative hardware...

The first question should be. What do you want to control? Motor types, Spindle types, glas scales, other sensors, rotary encoders...

To someone who just starts out I would suggest, also look into all sorts of alternatives first. I am a convinced Linux CNC...

Yes, nasty. Carbon monoxide poisoning - Wikipedia If you are in a dangerous concentration all you notice is your CO-Monitor flashing and...

It did not look like he did it on purpose. The pouring metal part yes, but possibly not the explosion. I would say he was lucky and got...

I have the same issue when I am trying to describe my equipment. For the typical hobbyist discussion, I say, "I have heavy duty...

For simple parts. I often just draw up an oversized square, then add the feature e.g. a hole pattern and do the CAM. As long as I can...