CNC Electronics and Computer Basic Plug-and-Play System

This is special cable for motion related applications that is connected to the motor and a 4 pin connector. Please provide a note in the paypal order on the lengths for each axis.

So, you've decided connecting the electronics is just not your thing! And, making it work with your computer is just out of the question! Here is a complete CNC electronics system and basic computer all-in-one, tested and ready to go. This is not a kit. This system is put together in-house, by us with great care and attention to detail. All you need to do is put the motors where they need to go, connect a monitor, keyboard and a mouse, and you can start to move the machine!

We created this system to reduce the time necessary to get a machine up and running. Wiring CNC electronics have been an issue for many customers, and getting the system to work with their computer has shown to be a challenge as well. This system allows you to essentially skip the entire CNC wiring and setup process. All of the electronics are wired up, and soldered where needed, tested with the standard configuration used for the machine kits on this site (will work with other machines with a specified configuration), constructed wtih the necessary computer components and operating system setup (Windows/Mach3, Linux/EMC2, or dual boot).

All you will need to do is learn how to control the CNC using either Mach3 or EMC2.

The 4-Axis All-In-One Electroincs/Computer System Includes:

• (4) Motor Drivers 40 Volts 3.0 Amps Max (capable of 1/64 microstepping)
• (4) 425 oz-in bipolar motors
• (1) breakout board
• (1) 36 Volt 8.8 Amp Power Supply
• (4) Panel Motor Cable Connectors
• (1) Huge Fan (Near the Middle)
• (1) Micro ATX Motherboard with Parallel Port and Standard Connectors - 2 Gigs of Installed DDR3 RAM
• (1) AMD Athlon II 3.0GHz Dual Core
• (1) Micro ATX Power Supply (300 Watts)
• (1) 1 TB SATA Hard Drive
• (1) CPU Heat Sink and Fan
• Cabling and Wires
• Operating System (Windows 7 or Linux Depending on Option Purchased)
• Wood, Plastic and Fasteners in a Clean and Aesthetic Arrangement to Encase the System

The CNC portion of the electronics are the same components sold in our 4-axis system hereThe drivers are wired to the breakout board and the connectors on the axes plates, both high powered and signal wires separated to reduce interference. The breakout board is connected to the motherboard via specially soldered 25 pin D-sub connectors from the motherboard to the breakout board insuring the most appropriate connectivity.

The breakout board is wired to the motherboard via a usb connector for constant regulated 5V of power. Under the case, the drivers have a special cut-out to allow for the flow of air to transfer the heat out of the enclosure. To provide this air flow, there is a large fan in centrally located that is powered by the AC line (not DC). Powering the fan from the AC line, rather than the DC internal voltage allows the DC power to be more stable since all regulation of the DC voltage occurs from the power supplies, onward. With a fan of this power, there is always positive pressure within this enclosed space. Openings were carefully positioned to exist the heat in the most appropriate way. Moreover, the positive pressure will limit the amount of dust that enters into the enclosure.

On the computer component side, the motherboard, hard drive and power supply reside in close proximity to each other. Orientation for the components were desined to convenience. The motor connections occur adjacent to the motherboard connections so the monitor, keyboard and mouse can be placed perpendicular, or at the end of the machine.

All of the parts of this enclosure is produced from the blackFoot CNC Machine Kit. All of the holes are preciselyplaced to match the fastening holes of the components. The plexiglass sides serve to mount components, allow for panel connectors and access to certain parts of the system. The plexiglass is held in-place with wood pieces that were deigned for aesthetics with slight curves and exposed sides of the laminated wood (from MDO).

Power for all of the components are kept separated. The computer side can be plugged into a separate circuit from the CNC motion electornics. The CNC electronics can draw much more amperage than the computer, so the AC line was not made common to both.

There is a separate plug for the CNC motion electronics, and for the computer power supply.

Assembling these components takes our emplyees approximately 15 hours to complete, which includes all of the computer software installation, configuration of the mach3 or EMC2 and fully testing the elelctronics and making sure each motor turns with the appropriate torque and speed.