View source for PROBOTIX Universal LinuxCNC Configurator

[[Category:LinuxCNC Configurations|GX Series]]

This script will reconfigure the LinuxCNC software to add or remove features on your machine and has additional functionality to manage the most common problems in the hopes of maximizing uptime on your machine. Follow the on screen prompts carefully, but do not worry if you make a mistake as you can simply re-run the script to correct any errors. 
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<div class="errorbox">'''This is not for upgrades/updates.''' Regardless of the amount of time that has passed since the last use of your machine, you do not need to update the software. You should continue to use the software that was packaged with the machine as it was specially configured for that machine when built. In the event that you feel it needs to be changed we suggest you call us first.</div>

<div class="warningbox">'''Important:''' Only run this script when you can afford to have the machine go down temporarily, as you may need to call us if anything goes wrong. We have tested this script several hundred times on as many machines as we could, but as with any software update, results can go not as you planned. If you are concerned, then CALL US TO SCHEDULE A TIME TO DO THE UPGRADE.</div>
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Before starting you will need: 
* Download the Configurator: [[Media:Probotix-GX.zip | Probotix-GX.zip]] - ''last updated {{RevisionDate| File:Probotix-GX.zip }}''
* Minimum 8GB USB thumb drive formatted as FAT32

== Getting Started ==
# Copy the <code>Probotix-GX.zip</code> file to the USB thumb drive.
# Insert the thumb drive into the LinuxCNC PC. After a few seconds a window will pop up displaying the contents of the thumb drive. Right click on the <code>Probotix-GX.zip</code> file and choose the "Extract Here" option. '''Do NOT copy this to the desktop!'''
# Double-click on the newly created <code>Probotix-GX</code> folder to open.
# Find and double-click on the <code>probotix.sh</code> file.
# A dialog will pop up and ask you what you want to do with the file. Chose the "Run in Terminal" option.

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File: Thumb_drive1.jpg | Extract
File: Thumb_drive2.jpg | Folder
File: Thumb_drive3.jpg | probotix.sh
File: Thumb_drive4.jpg | Run in Terminal
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== Screen Prompts ==
Type the number of the screen option you wish to select then press ''Enter''
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File: config-update.png| Start
File: order-number.png| Order Number
File: machine-gx.png | Machine Model
File: units.png| Units of Measure
File: spindle.png| Router or Spindle
File: spid.png| Router SuperPID
File: jogger.png| Gamepad or MPG
File: sensors.png| Sensors
File: laser.png| Laser
File: rotary.png| 4th Axis Rotary
File: reboot-yes.png| Requires Reboot
File: reboot-no.png| No Reboot
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== Changes made by Configurator ==
[[File:Axis_rev2.0.png|thumb|Probotix Axis v2.0]]
* Installs the GX Series version of the [[Probotix Axis Interface]]
* Changes color of terminal window to classic linux shell green on black
* Installs php scripting engine
* Installs numlockx to force numlock key on
* Installs samba for networking
* Installs g-code-filter.php to clean up .ngc2 files
* Tries to identify secondary parallel port address, copies <code>lspci -v</code> output to thumb drive in case you need to email it to us
* Disables screensaver and idle screen lock
* Removes the update manager to prevent non-Probotix updates from installing
* Turns on line numbers and  auto-indent in gedit
* Assigns [q] key to toggle pause/resume - works like feed hold on machining centers