New LinuxCNC Multi-Channel System – Looking for Testers & Feedback

Hi Rob,

Thanks for your message and your offer to help with testing and development! Your Citizen L16 sounds like a great candidate, and your experience with sliding head lathes would be very valuable.

I’m currently in California and will be back in Europe on 13 November. Given the complexity of the project, I’d suggest a video or phone call to discuss the machine, its existing hardware, and the requirements for the retrofit.

I’d be happy to support you with integrating the new system into your Citizen L16. Testing it on a real machine and getting your feedback would also help us develop and refine the functions needed in practice.

Let’s arrange a suitable time for a call.

Best regards,
Daniel

Hi Andy,

I actually discussed this idea with Michael Haberler about 15 years ago, and I left it alone for a long time because of the complexity involved.

When I finally took it on, it required a substantial amount of reworking across the existing code. It took several attempts and a few changes in direction before I found an architecture that worked for what I wanted to achieve.

The shared HAL approach is an interesting option. In my case, finding a workable overall concept was a major part of the effort.

It’s good to hear that this is being discussed at the meet-ups as well!