4-Axis TB6600 CNC Driver Board Users Manual
This document describes the basic functionality and the electrical specifications of StepperOnline’s Four Axis
TB6600 CNC Driver Board.
1. Key Features
Supports MACH3, KCAM4, EMC2 etc…
Can drive four channels 4.5A stepper motors, input voltage up to 18V - 40V.
Resolution 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 micro stepping output.
100% Full DC-DC high-speed optical isolation to protect the user's computer and equipment.
Four channels of 0.4 - 4.5A adjustable output current for 2/4 phase bipolar stepper driver.
Build with 2 ways relay output and 5 ways limit interface
Automatic idle-current reduction.
2. Photo of 4-AXIS CNC Board
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3. PIN Define
3.1 DB25 LPT pin define:
PIN Pin Symbols Description
1 PWM 0-10V output control
2 STEPX X axis pulse
3 DIRX X axis direction
4 STEPY Y axis pulse
5 DIRY Y axis direction
6 STEPZ Z axis pulse
7 DIRZ Z axis direction
8 STEPA Extending axis pulse
9 DIRA Extending axis direction
10 LIMIT-1 LPT input signal 1
11 LIMIT-2 LPT input signal 2
12 LIMIT-3 LPT input signal 3
13 LIMIT-4 LPT input signal 4
14 ENABLE_ALL All axis enable input
15 LIMIT-5 LPT input signal 5
16 RELAY1 Relay 1 control
17 RELAY2 Relay 2 control
18-25 GND GND
It is critical that the connection between computer parallel port and motor drive board be direct with the use of
adapters (If your computer does not feature a DB25 outlet, you must install one, (these can be achieved via
PCMIA cards on laptop computers) The use of adapters and hubs is not advisable and most likely will not work.
3.2 2x10 GPIO Define
Please note: If external device is PLC or other controllers which output voltage higher than 5V, please connect a
resistor in series. (12V controller connect 1K resistor, 24V controller connect 2K resistor).
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PIN Pin Symbols Description
1 PWM 0-10V output control
2 STEPX X axis pulse
3 DIRX X axis direction
4 STEPY Y axis pulse
5 DIRY Y axis direction
6 STEPZ Z axis pulse
7 DIRZ All axis enable input
8 STEPA Extending axis pulse
9 DIRA Extending axis direction
10 LIMIT-1 LPT input signal 1
11 LIMIT-2 LPT input signal 2
12 LIMIT-3 LPT input signal 3
13 LIMIT-4 LPT input signal 4
14 ENABLE_ALL All axis enable input
15 LIMIT-5 LPT input signal 5
16 RELAY1 Relay 1 control
17 RELAY2 Relay 2 control
D5V Digital 5V Power for MCU (+5V)
DGND Digital GND Power for MCU(OV)
P5V Analog 5V Power for external sensor (+5V)
PGND Analog GND Power for external sensor (OV)
4. Setting
4.1 Current
Current 0.4A 1.6A 2.6A 3.2A 3.8A 4.0A 4.3A 4.5A
S1 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
S2 ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF
S3 ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
4.2 Subdivision
Subdivision NC 1 1/2 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 NC
S4 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON
S5 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON
S6 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON
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5. Selecting and Connecting Stepper Motors
WARNING: INCORRECT WIRING OF THE STEPPER MOTOR TO THE DRIVE BOARD CAN LEAD TO
IMMEDIATE DAMAGE OF DRIVE BOARD - DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT MOTORS WHILE
POWER IS ON.
4 Wire, 6 Wire, and 8 Wire stepper motors can be used with 4-AXIS CNC Board.
4 Wire motors are recommended as they are by their manufacture true bipolar motors and easier to properly
connect to stepper motor drive controller.
It is critical to obtain a proper motor coil diagram of any motor you wish to utilize (making cross connections
between the two coils will destroy the control circuitry).
1.8 deg per step resolution is the industry standard for most automation grade stepper motors and is
recommended for most applications.
a. 4 WIRE STEPPER DIAGRAM
Each wire is connected to its corresponding terminal block location (i.e. A- wire is connected at A- location)
b. 6 WIRE STEPPER DIAGRAM
Center wire of each coil not connected (insulate termination)
Remaining wires are connected to their corresponding terminal block location (i.e. A- wire is connected at A-
location).
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c. 8 WIRE STEPPER DIAGRAM
2 center wires of each coil connected (insulate connection)
Remaining wires are connected to their corresponding terminal block location (i.e. A- wire is connected at A-
location).
If using 6 or 8 wire motors, connected using series wiring method, reduce labeled amperage rating by 50% (i.e.
a motor rated at 4 amps should thus be considered now rated at 2 amps).
6. How to use MACH software?
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After open the G-code, the reset light is blinking which means you are in stop condition. You can solve it by
clicking the reset button(see circle 1), then click circle 2 to start “Cycle-start”.
If you needs manual control , pls click TAB button (see Pic.13)
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