Everything You Wanted to Know About Version 3 of the CNC xPRO Controller
Version 3 of the CNC xPRO controller will be available in Matte Black finish (not shown)
The CNC xPRO is already known as a single board stepper motor driver that runs the open source G-code interpreter GRBL. The CNC xPRO features:
- 4 stepper connections
- Full to 1/32 stepping
- Options for input and feedback include E-Stop/Reset, Feed Hold, Cycle Start, Homing Location (X,Y,Z Limits), and Z-Probing.
- Spindle Direction and PWM Control output
- Current limiting adjustments for each axis
- Heatsinks installed
- Latest stable version of GRBL installed
CNC xPRO V3 further expands the capabilities of the board and simplifies the users experience.
NEW FEATURES (V3)
- Redesigned silkscreen (more pictures, less words)
- New/Improved FTDI serial USB interface
- Auxiliary PC fan header (12/24VDC depending on supply voltage)
- 100% Input buffering to include limit switches (prevent false triggers)
- Motor driver output LEDs
- Step/Dir breakout pads to add external drivers
- Beefed up overvoltage/reverse voltage protection
- Z-probe pin now accessible from screw terminal
- Default set to mixed decay (easily changed to slow or fast with jumpers)
- E-stop now tied to hardware and software (disables steppers in addition to software E-stop)
- Uses the ATmega328PB (new version of the ATmega328, includes more timers, USART, etc)
Nov 22nd 2016
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