5axis Breakout Board
5axis Breakout Board
User Manual of
5Axis Breakout Board
5 Axis Breakout Board Interface Adapter ECG--SAVEBASE
Contents
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3 Interfaces ................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Introduction
The latest upgraded 5 axis breakout board is specially designed for the CNC single axis 2-phase
stepper driver controller, such as M542, M542H, MA860H, 2M542, 2M982, DM542(A),
DM860(A) etc. single axis stepper driver controller series. With this 5 axis breakout board, any
1-5 single axis stepper driver controllers can be directly controlled by the PC via the MACH3,
EMC2, KCAM4, etc.
1.2 Features
Maximum support 5-axis stepper motor driver controllers
Compatible with MACH3, Linux CNC (EMC2) etc. parallel-control CNC software.
USB power supply and peripherals powered phase are separated to protect computer security.
All the signals are opto-isolated which can protect your computer security.
5-input interface to define the Limit, Emergence-Stop, Cutter alignment, etc.
Wide input voltage range: 12-24V, and with anti-reverse function.
One relay output control interface, accessed by the spindle motor or the air pump, water
pump, etc.
Output 0-10V analog voltage for inverter to control the spindle speed.
2 Specifications
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3 Interfaces
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Note: The settings on MACH3 below is in condition that breakout board and stepper drivers are
connected in common anode.
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4. Enter in “Port Setup and Axis Selection” to set “Port#1” and “Kernel Speed” shown as
below.
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If you use PWM to control the spindle speed, you have to click “Pulley Selection” to set it
shown as below.
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10. Click “System HotKeys Setup”. Set X, Y, Z axis hotkey shown as below. Then you can
manual control the corresponding axis motor turning via hotkeys.