That s why i try to explain everything you need in this vid.
Linux cnc controller board.
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Bephamart usb cnc 3 axis stepper motor driver 32 96.
If you have linux or want to use a linux based cnc control software emc2 is a great option.
Drive setup is through a serial port.
A compact board for your cnc machine with high quality parallel male connectors.
If you are handy with a soldering iron you might want to replace the controller board that comes with the 3040 with a smoothieboard.
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Its on board dspic processor reads quadrature position signals from linuxcnc stepgen type 2 and uses an onboard pid loop driving a current amplifier to keep the actual position close to the commanded position.
The controller fully supports mach3 interface for parallel communication and can be used with stepper motors with the help of resistor banks.
The expectation is that you will have a dedicated pc with a parallel port and use something like linuxcnc to control the cnc.
One issue here is that true parallel ports are difficult to find on modern pcs.
It can drive milling machines lathes 3d printers laser cutters plasma cutters robot arms hexapods and more.
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Emc2 is a very powerful and full featured cnc control software that features a large viewing are simple configuration and control panel.