BuildYourCNC - DISCONTINUED USB Controller (Breakout)

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DISCONTINUED USB Controller (Breakout)

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USB Controller for CNC Machines

Discontinued

Introduction:

Planet CNC USB Controller has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Mach 3 USB controller available here. Control your CNC machine from your computer via the USB port commonly referred to as a breakout board. This 4 axis interface serves as an interface between the computer and the motor drivers. Based on the popular MK1 from Planet-CNC, you will need the Planet-CNC software with this board. The software is full featured and very easy to use.

Description:

Note: This product is no longer available. The information contained within this page is for technical assistance.

See a complete tutorial on how to wire the CNC electronics associated with this USB CNC controller. To download the control software that will work with this USB interface, click here. Extract the contents of the zip file and install by double clicking the CNCUSB-Setup. The USB interface will already be loaded with firmware so it will work right away.

This interface features the ability to drive 4 axes, optional keypad jogging, multiple outputs to control spindle/mist/coolant and limit and home switches.

Important: There is an error on the USB board. The 5V and GND are switched on the board. Please be aware of this. See the picture for details.

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Instructions

USB interface (breakout board) datasheet and wiring diagram

Here is the datasheet for the USB brakout board (interface). Included in this datasheet is the optional keyboard circuit requirements, how the limit switches can be configured, connections to the drivers, and the connections to the mist, flood and spindle.

If your computer is equpped with Windows 8 operating system and you are having difficulties getting the interface to function properly, Windows 8 is requiring the "Driver Signature Enforcement". To disable the driver signature enforcement, follow these steps:

In windows, go to PC Settings/General/Advanced Startup
Click Restart Now
When the menu appears, click Troubleshoot
On the next menu, click Advanced Options
On the next menu, click Windows Startup Settings
The computer will restart and you will be presented with the boot menu. Click Disable Driver Signature Enforcement

you will then need to re-install the planet-cnc software and you will be presented with a prompt to block or allow driver. You will need to allow the driver for the software.