Note: I bought this 2nd hand and did not build it.
Been sometime since I’ve used the lowrider 2. I purchased this and have neglected it for sometime now. I’ve contemplated selling it but just can’t push my self to do so.
Controller: I have a marlin big tree (can get Exact info when I’m Home).. seems very outdated and wanted to see what other options I had for upgrading the LR2.
What options do I have with a controller/ software needed to run it and jog the CNC? Tablet or Xbox controller an option?
Lack of use has been Mainly due to needing to use fusion for g code only, It doesn’t really work to well for sign making with text and such. Cutting out shapes and such it works good because of just solid geometry.
What software’s are out there that we have post processors for that can be used to controL movement, setting z and machining parameters?
If you have a marlin Based controller, you have 2 options: upgrade to a jackpot controller, should be plug and play with a Lr2 xyyzz (standard lowrider config ) with a standard grbl postprocessor
or just use estlcam or any other cad/cam software with a marlin post processor.
If the lr2 is well mantained and such it can work for you. You can upgrade it later to a lr4 but you would need the jackpot controller down the line.