The Graphical User Interface (GUI) is where the operator spends 99% of their time. LinuxCNC 2.10 brings a host of improvements to the default interfaces, specifically Gmoccapy.
Gmoccapy Enhancements:
AXIS Improvements: For the traditionalists who prefer the classic AXIS interface, 2.10 hasn’t forgotten you. Improvements to the VTK backplot (the 3D tool path view) mean smoother rotation and better handling of complex 3D models.
If you are upgrading an existing machine, caution is advised. Because the underlying OS (Debian) has changed significantly from the Buster/Bullseye base of 2.8, a simple apt-get upgrade is usually not possible or recommended. A fresh install is linuxcnc 2.10
LinuxCNC 2.10 represents the current development branch (master) of the open-source machine control software. While officially considered a "pre-release" or development version, it is actively used by community members who require support for the latest hardware, such as the Raspberry Pi 5. Key Features & Changes in 2.10
As the next major evolution following the 2.9 stable release, version 2.10 introduces several architectural and component updates: New HAL Components:
Realtime: anglejog, div2, enum, filter_kalman, mesa_uart, and scaled_s32_sums. The Graphical User Interface (GUI) is where the
Non-Realtime: mdro (Digital Read Out), mqtt-publisher, and configuration tools like qtplasmac-setup.
Modern Standards: The software now targets higher language standards, specifically gnu11 and gnu++17. Expanded Hardware Support: Adds initial support for Raspberry Pi 5. Improved support for Mesa cards like the 7i95T.
Trajectory Planner Overhaul: Ongoing development includes significant changes to the trajectory planner and moving HAL pins to 64-bit for improved precision. How to Install LinuxCNC 2.10 AXIS Improvements: For the traditionalists who prefer the
Since 2.10 is the development version, it is typically installed via the Buildbot or built from source. 7i95T & 7i77 - LinuxCNC Forum
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