G'Day Gang,
Is there a resource that gives step by step instructions on how to communicate with TinyG from Linux? I am using Ubuntu 12.04.
I can produce g-code with Pycam but have not found software to send it to the TinyG board. I have tried to get UniversalGcodesender to work with no luck. The instructions say extract the zip file and just click on the .jar file.
When I click on any of the .jar files it opens up the archive manager. I have gone into properties and checked the "allow executing file as program" box but still opens archive manager.
Any Help very welcome.
Thanks mcgyvr,
I downloaded the .deb file and ran it through "Ubuntu Software Centre" and it appeared to install ok but I can't find out how to run it. Does it need to be run from the terminal?
The current linux build has an issue. Its looking for the JRE in the wrong place. I am working on getting an installer that works on ubuntu. However its not right yet.
You can however, clone the repo and run it on linux from netbeans. Not ideal but good until I get a binary that WORKS.
G'Day Gang,
I am wondering if the TinyG could be programmed to look for gcode files when a usb thumb drive is connected. There would have to be a usb breakout box suitable so power could be fed to board and still plug the thumb drive in. To keep it simple you could only load one project at a time. Would it be too dificult to achieve? This would solve all the issues with different operating systems.
It's a good suggestion, but we are actually relying on hosts to perform these functions, rather than putting additional OS-style functionality on the TinyG itself. Since there still needs to be a way to control the file - start, hold, stop, etc., I think there still needs to be some kind of host.
Do you have a specific application that would be made better by this type of USB functionality? I'd be interested to know.
G'Day Alden,
I don't have a particular application in mind but thought it may be good to have a machine that could read a project from a sd card or usb thumb drive and go to work. I would imagine the project being created in what ever software that you use and the subsequent gcode saved to the thumb drive. Could the start,hold,stop be controlled via a external plug in key box/pad?
If this system is not a goer I would like to end up with the TinyG connected to a Raspberry Pi or PCduino which I think some people have already got working. I will hassle Mr Google and see what comes up.
I think the future is driving TinyG from the Rpi or the BeagleBoneBlack. I actually like the BBB better as it's easier to set up and has great facilities for doing these types of operations.