The USB CNC controller is compatible with the vast majority ofmotor drivers that use step/direction signals.Optional support hardware can be employed to customize installation to suit user requirement.
NET Framework 3.5 SP15Ģ Hardware2.1 InstallationInstallation of PlanetCNC CNC USB Controller requires a USB equipped PC or laptop along with motordrivers appropriate to the motors in use. NET Framework 3.5 SP1Recommended system requirements: 2 GHz or faster processor 2GB RAM 500 MB available hard disk space Graphics with OpenGL support USB 2.0 port. generated G-codeProfili 4-axes and 3-axes G-code supportedimport toolpath from DXF filesimport toolpath from PLT/HPGL filesimport toolpath from image filesimport toolpath from NC-Drill (Excellon) filesimport toolpath from Gerber (RS-274X) filestoolpath simulationautomatic homing procedureadvanced toolchange proceduresautomatic tool length measuringexport toolpath to G-codeexport toolpath to DXFSDK (software developers kit) is availableworks on MacOS with virtual machine emulating WindowsMk1 - 4 axes USB CNC controller 4 axes controller for stepper motors25 kHz maximum step frequenc圓 digital outputs (flood, mist, spindle)jog inputs for all axeslimit inputs for all axes4ġ.3 System RequirementsMinimum system requirements: 1 GHz or faster processor 512MB RAM 500 MB available hard disk space Graphics with OpenGL support USB 2.0 port.
It has many advancedfeatures to assist day-to-day CNC machine operation.3ġ.2 Features and specifications: USB (V2.x) from PC/Laptop running Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 (32 bit or 64bit)motor driver connector pin-out is compatible with 10 pin open source interfacecontroller works with most step/dir stepper and servo motor drivers available on the marketbuffered IO for maximum performanceadvanced interpolation algorithmsstart, stop, pause and resume execution of program on your machinestandard RS274/NGC G-code (EMC2 and LinuxCNC compatible)advanced G-codes - G40, G41, G42 (Cutter Radius Compensation) supportedadvanced G-codes - G43, G49 (Tool Length Offsets) supportedadvanced G-codes - G54, G59.3 (Coordinate System Origins) supportedtested with SolidCAM, MasterCAM, ArtCAM, Vectric, CamBam, MeshCAM.
The USB CNC Controller software is a dedicatedapplication, designed to fully exploit the features of the purpose-built hardware. Additionalmachine control software is NOT required.
They can serve as direct replacement orupgrade for many parallel port break-out boards.PlanetCNC controllers provide a complete, fully integrated software/hardware solution. The controllers use theUSB port, available on all modern computers and laptops. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITYAND PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTROLLER OR CONTROLLER SOFTWARE IS WITH YOU.SHOULD THE CONTROLLER OR CONTROLLER SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUMETHE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION.IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANYGENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USEOR INABILITY TO USE THE CONTROLLER OR CONTROLLER SOFTWARE.2ġ Introduction1.1 OverviewThe PlanetCNC series of USB CNC motion controllers link between a personal computer and motordrivers supporting step/direction control. THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE CONTROLLER AND CONTROLLERSOFTWARE, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THEIMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSEAND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. DisclaimerCONTROLLER AND CONTROLLER SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS," WITHOUTWARRANTY.