Turn your Windows XP PC/laptop into a USB CNC Controller

Technical notes:

  • 4 Axes CNC stepper motor control on windows XP Runs well on 6 year old slow PC's!
  • No parallel port required, uses USB-2
  • Step frequency up to 25 KHz for 4 motors simultaneously
  • Full set of G-Codes, RS274 Standard
  • Backlash compensation
  • HPGL Import more information
  • DXF Import EasyCAM more information
  • Easy to setup and use Multi language support (Nederlands, English, Deutsch, Italian) Free update for existing users.

Applications:

  • Milling
  • Engraving
  • Laser cutting
  • PCB prototyping
  • Foam cutting (4D smooth motion trough points)

USBCNC CPU 3 Professional 4 Layer design

Inputs:

  • Emergency Stop
  • 4 x End of Stroke for Homing
  • Probe
  • Run
  • Pause
  • USB from PC

Outputs:

  • 4 x step/direction/amplifier enable
  • Emergency Stop
  • Flood Coolant
  • Mist Coolant
  • PWM - PWM ON
  • AUX1

Max step frequency:

  • 25 KHz (4 motors simultaneously)
  • Pulse Width 2 microsecond

This board does not contain the power electronics to drive the stepper motors directly. For each of maximum 4 motors a stepper motor drive must be added.

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Price build and tested, USBCNC_CPU_3_BT = $286.58