[chbot] What board and OS to use.

[Mark Atherton]

First guess would be to look at some of the decent, fan-less industrial 
x86 PCs out there. I am sure that several members of the group have 
recommendations.

-mark


On 28/12/2021 4:38 PM, Marshland Engineering wrote:
> I'm getting more into CNC stuff and need to have a PC at each machine to
> download the G-Code files. Its nice to be able to view the files and maybe do
> some editing at the machine so I need a PC type machine.
> 
> I use 4 main programs Turbocad, Sheetcam, Candle and my own propitiatory stuff
> written in Delphi.
> 
> In the workshop, fan less is a real boon as there is cutting fluids, dust etc
> which buildup over time. Small laptops are not ideal but its what I'm using
> now.
> 
> Now I have a few PIs around the place doing some jobs which work well. SQL
> server, Backup drive and TV control.
> 
> Anyway I thought to change all my CNC pcs for PIs. Sheetcam has a Linux
> option, as well as candle and I can use Lazarus to run my software and swap to
> LibreCAD.
> 
> All looks good so far. I got a new pi with 8GB, installed the raspberry pi
> 64bit os, booted from a 480GB SSD and I am super impressed with the system.
> The SSD make a huge difference. My thinking was to load all the goodies on and
> then copy the SD cards for each machine.
> 
> Now the problems start.
> 
> Sheecam is only for a specific Linux version and Candle for a 32bit os only at
> this point so neither work.  (Silly me I thought all Linux software could run
> run on any board.)
> 
> So I start again. I'm looking for a fan less board that can run an upgraded
> Linux OS or Win7 that can run 2 screens and if it has a serial port even
> better. Has to run OpenGL2 or above.
> 
> Part of the email is just writing it all down to clear my head.
> 
> Any suggestions ?
> 
> Thanks Wallace.
> 
> 
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