COMPLETE 3 axis electronics package (plug-n-cut, Ready to go)

[ballendo]

Hello,

They're finally here!

The long-promised CNC control boxes from GeoMcnc (Say G-ohm CNC) are available at:

http://www.cncresource.com

These are plug and play, FULLY assembled units with built in 34V, 4amp linear power supply, parallel port "breakout" built into the 3 axis, 3 amp microstepping unipolar chopper driver board, with option for screw terminal or Din5 motor connectors. The Estop circuit and switch is built into the board for added safety, and the single board design minimises point-to-point wiring for excellent reliability. (The Db25 connector is soldered to the board, and the Din5 connectors are also directly soldered to the board.) There is a 2x20 expansion header with logically laid out pins--you can access all inputs including 5v and ground with a 2x5 connector. The parallel port outputs may also be connected--including 5v and ground--using a second 2x5 connector.
(We have daughter boards in process as well which will take advantage of this simple, logical upgrade connector. It may be used to re-configure the driver board pinout to YOUR specific CNC control program.

The included fan with filter presents clean air to the driver heatsinks which are oversized for excellent heat dissipation.

A great deal of upgrade-abilty is built into the basic design and replaceable front and rear panels in the box allow you to add features like spindle and aux control, limits, probe, serial, Digispeed, modio, 2nd port, increased power supply amperage, etc. now or later.

More importantly, these CNC control boxes (MCU's) are initially being offered as a COMPLETE set for three axis desktop machines (you can upgrade to 4 axis later if you wish). And with 34 volt drives at 3 amps, machines larger than "desktop" models may also be driven.

This complete set includes the control box, power cord, serial cable for computer connection, Mach3 demo already configured for the control box, three motor cables, and three 116 oz. in. 3amp size 23 motors with a very flat torque curve; which makes them easily the equal of larger motors in actual use on a machine... (Larger 200 oz.in. motors are on the way, and may be ordered now--email for details--)

No longer do you have to worry about your electronics experience level to complete a cnc machine. No longer do you have to search for various parts from various places.

NO soldering, no screwdriver required. just plug the cords into the box and motors, load Mach3--or any other "common" step/dir p-port controller; but the M3 config is already DONE for you!---and begin using the system with YOUR CNC machine.

AND, these won't take up more space on your bench than your machine!
At only 3-3/4" wide, 5-3/4" high, and 8-3/4" long; they are about the size of a large brick. AND they are designed to minimise the footprint needed by standing up instead of laying flat.

These boards, boxes and power supplies have been in testing for over a year, and have proved reliable and FAST.

For a limited time, these complete sets are available for $325...
(limited by quantity, so time will depend upon sales levels)
Order now. Paypal ordering lets this fit on a credit card; Please email if a different payment method is desired.

Ballendo

P.S. CNCresource.com also have GeoMcnc MCU boxes with power supply and upgrade panels pre-drilled and wired for use with Xylotex 3 and 4 axis drive boards; HobbyCNC 3 and 4 axis drive boards, THS single axis boards. Up to 3 Gecko 201, 202 or 210 drives will fit, use of 202's may require giving up some IO upgrade space. Email for details of your specific need. (We've likely considered it and have a drive box suitably arranged.)

P.P.S. OEM customers invited...

[ballendo]

Hello,

I've just found out that the contact us form at cncresource.com was not working correctly.

It has been fixed.

If you've sent a message and haven't received a reply; please re-send.

I apologise for any inconvenience.

Ballendo

P.S. It appears that folks using "outside" email to sales@cncresource.com are not having any problems.

[kouroosh]

Dear Sir

Would you please let me know in order to making a CNC control system what will I need more than your system, ( Complete 3 axis electronics package ) . For example PC, encoder, any software, and ...

Sincerely

Kouroosh Yaghmaee

[ballendo]

Hello,

Thank you for asking!

You'll need:

1. A cnc ready machine that can accept size 23 motors.
(You can build this yourself from plans sold online, use free plans at this site, or buy a cnc ready machine from someone like Taig, Sherline, etc.

2. An IBM PC running windows 2000 or XP
(to use the supplied M3 demo and configuration files. Note that the demo is good for programs up to 1000 lines of gcode. If you want to do things like photoengraving, you will want to upgrade the demo for 125USD)

You can instead use other software like cncZeuss, turboCNC and others which run in DOS.

That's it. Everything else is included.

Ballendo
CNCresource Support

Originally Posted by kouroosh Dear Sir Would you please let me know in order to making a CNC control system what will I need more than your system, ( Complete 3 axis electronics package ) . For example PC, encoder, any software, and ... Sincerely Kouroosh Yaghmaee

[jimini]

I believe you'll find that Mach3 is now US$160.00, a fantastic buy!

[ballendo]

Originally Posted by jimini I believe you'll find that Mach3 is now US$160.00, a fantastic buy!

Yes, list price for Mach3 is 159.

But we include a $35 discount coupon in our complete cnc electronics sets.
So when you purchase the upgrade through CNCresource, the upgrade cost is only $124.

Ballendo
CNCresource Support

[kouroosh]

Dear Sir

Thank you for your E-mail. I want to make a CNC machine by myself. Would you please let me know that "I need a CNC ready machine" what means? you mean I need mechanical structure of CNC machine or I have to use CNC control system.

Sincerely

Kouroosh

[ballendo]

Kouroosh,

Yes, You need the mechanical structure of the CNC machine.

Everything else is included with the 430MCU system package.

Ballendo
CNCresource Support

Originally Posted by kouroosh Dear Sir Thank you for your E-mail. I want to make a CNC machine by myself. Would you please let me know that "I need a CNC ready machine" what means? you mean I need mechanical structure of CNC machine or I have to use CNC control system. Sincerely Kouroosh

[joecnc2006]

Why only 4amps? I use a min. 10amps with 200oz motors. smaller amp motors will not have much speed/power i would think.

[ballendo]

Hello Joe,

Because 4 amps is enough to get good performance.

FWIW, we can add amperage to our MCU if it is found necessary; the box and its contents have been designed for this. But it hasn't been found necessary for normal use with the 3 amp motors we use.

Our wood duck gantry routers using the 430MCU and 1/2-10 acme leadscrews get upwards of 70IPM rapids (I can do 90IPM, but feel better about using 70), and cutting speeds of 60IPM.

I've been doing this a long time, and it's only very recently that everybody seems to feel the need to "supersize" and "monster-ize"...

I'm looking for a great balance between cost, performance and reliability.
(And I throw in a healthy dose of upgrade-ability to satisfy those who are after the "super" and "monster" effect...)

Ballendo

Originally Posted by joe2000che Why only 4amps? I use a min. 10amps with 200oz motors. smaller amp motors will not have much speed/power i would think.

[massajamesb]

Surprise, either your contact info is still inop, or your company is ignoring the 4 emails I have already sent. Please contact me at massajamesb@yahoo.com

[ballendo]

Hello,

Sorry to hear of a problem in reaching us.

I'm not sure what it could be as we've been getting a high number of emails each day. And there's no way we'd purposely ignore anyone.

As I recall we did get a mail from you, but the response I sent was kicked back to us. (I'll look in our folders and see if the details are still there.)

I will contact you offlist as requested.

Thank you for your persistence.

Ballendo
CNCresource Support

Originally Posted by massajamesb Surprise, either your contact info is still inop, or your company is ignoring the 4 emails I have already sent. Please contact me at massajamesb@yahoo.com