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Note: Requires 64 Bit Processor.

Before starting you will need:

• 8GB (or larger) FAT32 formatted USB drive
• Download the LinuxCNC iso image file: http://www.probotix.com/linuxcnc/PROBOTIX-LinuxCNC_2.9.2.iso
• Download Win32DiskImager: http://www.probotix.com/linuxcnc/win32diskimager-1.0.0-install.exe

Create the Bootable USB Drive

Burn Image To USB Thumb Drive

1. step 1
2. step 2

Install Operating System

Note: Make sure your BIOS clock is set properly before starting the re-install. It may also be a good idea to replace the BIOS battery before setting the clock.

Boot From USB Thumb Drive to Install Custom Debian 12

1. Insert USB Thumb Drive and boot from it. You may need to select the boot source. This varies by motherboard, but can include hitting <F12> or <F2> or <F10> to select the USB boot media.
2. The operating system install takes about 10 minutes.
3. When the installer has finished it will reboot in the Debian 12 operating system.

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  Step 1: Start Installer

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  Step 2; Wait For Installer To Finish

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  Step 2; Reboots into Debian 12

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Clone PROBOTIX Linux CNC Repository

Note: Make sure Linux is connected to the internet either by ethernet or by wifi dongle.

1. Go to Place > Home Folder
2. Double-click on clone_linuxcnc.sh
3. Choose "Run in Terminal"
4. Wait for LinuxCNC to be cloned locally
5. A new folder 'linuxcnc' is created. Open that folder.
6. Open the 'setup' folder
7. Double-click os_setup.sh
8. Choose "Run in Terminal" again
9. Wait for setup script to run. This will change some icons, set the desktop background, setup networking for the Mesa cards and several other things.

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  Go to Places > Home Folder

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  Double-click clone_linuxcnc.sh

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  Choose "Run in Terminal"

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  Wait for LinuxCNC to be cloned

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  Open 'linuxcnc' folder

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  Open 'setup' folder

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  Double-click os_setup.sh

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  Choose "Run in Terminal"

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  Wait for setup script to run

Update OS

1. /home/probotix/linuxcnc/setup/os_setup.sh

Update AXIS

1. /home/probotix/linuxcnc/update_axis.sh

Edit Configuration

Edit ini File

1. /home/probotix/linuxcnc/configs/PROBOTIX/[machine_model].ini

LinuxCNC First Launch

Launch Configuration Chooser

1. Applications > Accessories > LinuxCNC
2. Choose Machine Version