Motor drivers can take power for logic circuit or common anode connection from the USB controller. Configuration of axes, as well as their naming can be set in File/Settings/Axes. For example Foam cutter uses axis names such as Axis 1=A, Axis 2=Y, Axis 3=U, Axis 4=V.

Controller has 4 connectors for axes 1-4Pins 2, 4, 6,7, 8 and 10 provide the ‘Ground’ or common side of connections.Īll signals are also available on screw type connector and DB25 connector.Īxes are usually named like this: Axis 1=X, Axis 2=Y, Axis 3=Z.On some machines this can be different.

spindle index signal support for spindle synchronizationĮach connector controls one motor driver.

12 us minimum pulse width, 50% duty cycle at higher frequencies.

4 axes controller for stepper and servo motors.

works on MacOS with virtual machine emulating Windows.

SDK (software developers kit) is available.

import toolpath from Gerber (RS-274X) files.

import toolpath from NC-Drill (Excellon) files.

Profili 4-axes and 3-axes G-code supported.

tested with SolidCAM, MasterCAM, ArtCAM, Vectric, CamBam, MeshCAM.

advanced G-codes - G54, G59.3 (Coordinate System Origins) supported.

advanced G-codes - G43, G49 (Tool Length Offsets) supported.

advanced G-codes - G40, G41, G42 (Cutter Radius Compensation) supported.

standard RS274/NGC G-code (EMC2 and LinuxCNC compatible).

start, stop, pause and resume execution of program on your machine.

controller works with most step/dir stepper and servo motor drivers available on the market.

motor driver connector pin-out is compatible with 10 pin open source interface (Linistepper, PICStep).

USB (V2.x) from PC/Laptop running Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 (32 bit or 64bit).

It has many advanced features to assist day-to-day CNC machine operation. The USB CNC Controller software is a dedicated application, designed to fully exploit the features of the purpose-built hardware. Additional machine control software is NOT required. PlanetCNC controllers provide a complete, fully integrated software/hardware solution. It also provides DB25 and built-in screw terminal connections. The Mk2/4 controller is essentially a 4 axis version of the Mk2 controller, supporting the same high pulse rate and advanced software functions. The Mk1 controller for up to 4 axes, the Mk2 controller, using up to 9 axes and the Mk2/4 controller supporting up to 4 axes. There are currently three models available. They can serve as direct replacement or upgrade for many parallel port break-out boards. The controllers use the USB port, available on all modern computers and laptops. The PlanetCNC series of USB CNC motion controllers link between a personal computer and motor drivers supporting step/direction control.

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