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Post by jreimers on Aug 17, 2017 18:50:36 GMT
Searched the forum, can't find if this has been discussed. I cannot be the only MAC user in this world. Has anyone had any experience using a MAC with their CNC Machine? AutoDesk Fusion 360 is OS X native. And I know that github.com/winder/Universal-G-Code-Sender will run on PC or MAC. I guess I can use my MAC to do the CAD stuff and produce the GCode and buy a cheap laptop to push it. Any suggestions? I say all this knowing I have a MAC Mini collecting dust and was hoping to find a use for it. |
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Post by aforww on Aug 17, 2017 19:02:51 GMT
That's all you need. As far as I'm aware there shouldn't be any issues. All you need is compatible CAD/CAM, sender, and USB connectivity to the boards. You have all those. But I'm not a Mac user so I can't say definitively if there are specific steps when using the uno/gshield hardware.
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Post by icarii on Aug 17, 2017 19:53:08 GMT
Yup, UGS is Java based so it runs on a mac no problem. I do my cad work on a desktop then use my macbook pro to push the gcode. The only thing I had some slight trouble with is getting the uno drivers working on the macbook but I think that was a unique problem to my loadout, it should really just pick it up without issue. You should be able to use the dusty mini to control the CNC.
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Post by Jason R on Aug 22, 2017 0:26:29 GMT
I use Fusion and UGS on my MacBook Pro with no issue. It would be cheaper for you to run Parallels (awesome app) on your Mac than buy a new laptop. Parallels lets you multi-boot with Windows/Linux/LinuxCNC, etc with no issue.
Also, if you are curious, a virtual machine (windows/Linux) are just as good as a new laptop as long as you appropriate the right amount of ram, etc.
Bottom line: Yes it will work with no issue on Mac.
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