LinuxCNC Install using MX Linux 19.4 - Geared Toward New Users - Discussion

no not pnconf .. run linuxcnc in a working configuration on buster. i tried to manually put the files in / usr / lib / firmware the hostmot files but it doesn't work.

Could not locate firmware "//lib/firmware/hm2/5i23/SVST4_8.BIT". (No such file or directory)

I have no clue on boards requiring firmware, it may be worthwhile posting in this section:
forum.linuxcnc.org/27-driver-boards

Another option is reaching out to Peter at Mesa via the contact info on their page.  He's always responded and been helpful when I've needed it in the past.  But do post your findings here if you get it sorted out that way. 

Certainly if I resolve in any way I will post it here

billykid wrote:

Could not locate firmware "//lib/firmware/hm2/5i23/SVST4_8.BIT". (No such file or directory)

Not the same as
/lib/firmware/hm2/5i23/SVST4_8.BIT
one / to many.

Trust me Tom the path was right, double slash was just in the message. the hm2 folder in usr / lib / firmware did not exist. i copied hm2 from buster 2.9 master disk on usb stick and with root file manager on mx 19 put it in the right place it works regularly. sorry I didn't think about it before but this problem never occurred. the 5i23 will be old but runs servo threads at 8 khz