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--- equipment:cnc:mill:simulator [2025/03/12 21:05] – created robert.simpson190
+++ equipment:cnc:mill:simulator [2025/03/12 21:53] (current) – robert.simpson190
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 If you want to run on a Windows PC, the recommended method is to use Virtual Box.
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+==== Installing LinuxCNC on VirtualBox on a Windows PC ====
+  * Install VirtualBox from https://www.virtualbox.org/
+  * If necessary, enable Virtualization in the BIOS and under 'Turn Windows features on and off'.
+      * It should work if Hyper-V is enabled but if not, try disabling it.
+  * Download LinuxCNC from https://linuxcnc.org/downloads/. You need this one: LinuxCNC 2.9.4 Debian 12 Bookworm PREEMPT-RT ISO. It's a complete image including the OS and the LinuxCNC application.
+  * In VirtualBox, use the 'New' button to create a new virtual machine.
+      * Give it a name e.g. Linux CNC
+      * Select the ISO file downloaded above.
+      * Set type to 'Linux'. Should be selected automatically.
+      * Set version to Debian (64 bit). Should be selected automatically.
+      * Select 'Skip unattended installation'
+      * (Optional) Under Hardware, extend the memory from the default 2GB to 4GB (for light usage) or up to 8GB for more complex designs.
+          * 2GB may cause LinuxCNC to run slowly. The memory can be increased later but you have to stop the VM first.
+      * (Optional) Under Hard Disk, increase the size of the virtual hard disk.
+      * Click on Finish.
+==== Running LinuxCNC ====
+The LinuxCNC app should appear in the applications menu under CNC. Running it should produce
+{{:equipment:cnc:mill:linuxcnc-run.png?600|}}
+You can try out the various cnc types and styles of user-interfaces but if you want the look and feel of the actual CNC, you should choose sim.gmoccapy -> gmoccapy