LinuxCNC HAL #1: The Basics

Upshot: Laying the groundwork for this series and covering the results from the Stepconf Wizard. Topic index: 00:00 - Intro, what&HAL for, lesson plan 04:56 - other docs, resources, and YouTube channels 07:10 - file layout 09:25 - the stepconf file, what the Stepconf Wizard misses 12:15 - what&in the INI 13:58 - the base HAL file, loadrt for HAL components 17:37 - addf, servo and base threads 19:24 - net commands, signal names, HAL is like a PCB 21:18 - types of HAL pins 21:47 - spindle-on, net arrows, parport pins 23:56 - setp, paport invert, my relays are backwards 25:16 - quick example: a safety interlock on a mill enclosure 28:23 - further changes to the Stepconf Wizard&HAL Check out the latest, including my other notes and links to other people&videos and configs: Here&the full plasma build series: Just the LinuxCNC stuff: Help me make more cool shit: