### A list of machine specifique, OME or retrofit cnc controllers

https://www.cnccookbook.com/10-features-pros-hobby-cnc-controllers-dont/

### Hobbyist

For a super basic cnc router, plotter etc

**Market :** Simple OEM 2d machines, cnc newbee RetroFits, non profitable cnc router or laser engraver.

- Grbl on an Arduino or an Esp32 with a more or less custom pcb

- Marlin 3d printer firmware with a ramps sheild or a custom pcb

- SmoothieWare with a SmoothieBoard

- TinyG

[30;300€]
**Bottle neck**: Not so good GUI, limited velocity especially in curvy model, not really designed with EMI in mind, only a software control panel, lack of a proper tool and work offsets table...

### Semi-Professional

For a good cnc router, cnc mill or cnc lathe with some advanced features and customizations. 

**Market :** Hobbyist custom machines, hobbyist or entry level professional RetroFits. Sometimes OEM for cheap machines.

- Tormach <u>specific</u> PathPilot

- LinuxCnc

- [EdingCnc](https://www.edingcnc.com)

- [CentroidCnc](https://www.centroidcnc.com/)

- [BZT](https://www.bzt-cnc.de/en/cnc-control)

- [Mach3/4](https://www.machsupport.com/)

- [UCCNC](https://cncdrive.com/UCCNC.html)

### Professional (industrial)

For maximum performance, realiability, customization and support.

**Market :** Professional machines, high end RetroFits and OEM.

- [Fanuc](https://www.fanuc.eu/fr/fr/cnc/cnc-system) Legacy and iHMI controllers, servos, drivers...

- [Siemens Sinumerik controllers](https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/systems/cnc-sinumerik/automation-systems.html), servos, drivers, vfd...

- [HEIDENHAIN](https://www.heidenhain.fr/fr_FR/produits/commandes-cnc/) controller (mostly used by Kern)

- Okuma <u>specific</u> OSP control

- Haas <u>specific</u> Next Generation Control

- DMG Mori <u>specific</u> Celios

- Datron <u>specific</u> NextGen control

- Makino <u>specific</u> control

Some more here [https://www.directindustry.com/industrial-manufacturer/cnc-controller-68363.html](https://www.directindustry.com/industrial-manufacturer/cnc-controller-68363.html)

Adantages: PLC according to IEC 61131-3 for application-specific extensions