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min spec pc to run cnc

Discussion in 'General Electronics' started by arp, Apr 26, 2021.

  1. arp

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    hi im spending my cash on the cnc im not putting my good pc in the shed with the cnc

    so ill have to buy a second had pc laptop to run it

    what specs do you recommend min spec to run
     
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    Regardless, thats a good set of specs which covers the needs of Grbl hosts with 3D viewers etc as well. Its pretty sane.

    And trust me (; nothing worse than having to walk back inside for a quick reCAM while you sit by the machine... You'll run a copy of your CAM on there sooner or later

    If you really just want to run the machine, get an Interface:

     
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    i saw a youtube video with a guy plugging and unplugging the interface to get his usb working
    and i do have a rep of having bad luck in fact id go as far to say if i did not have bad luck i would not have any luck at all
    and the comments below the video are suspect
    and its going to be 250GBP time i import and pay tax
     
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    First batch issues, long since resolved. Factory just fitted incorrect USB ports. All the bad ones was replaced. Read the replies in those comments threads - they do mention the swop outs and great customer service too
     

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