{"product_id":"pokeys57e-ethernet-cnc-controller-i-o-board","title":"PoKeys57E Ethernet CNC Controller \/ I\/O Board","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003ePoKeys57E Ethernet CNC Controller \/ I\/O Board\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003ePoKeys57E\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful Ethernet-based CNC controller and general-purpose I\/O board designed for CNC control, automation, data acquisition, machine interfaces, and custom electronics projects. It gives you a large number of digital inputs\/outputs, analog inputs, encoder inputs, PWM outputs, Modbus TCP support, and plugin support for Mach3 and Mach4.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n    This board is a strong option when you need more than a basic CNC breakout board. It can be used as an Ethernet-connected I\/O controller, CNC interface, motion-control device, or custom machine-control board depending on your setup. Settings can be stored directly on the device, so the target system does not need special software running just to keep the configuration active.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f6f6f6; border-left: 4px solid #333; padding: 15px 18px; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC control systems, Mach3\/Mach4 setups, machine automation, industrial I\/O, control panels, custom machine interfaces, encoder inputs, sensors, and data acquisition projects.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin-top: 28px;\"\u003eWhy Choose the PoKeys57E?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet-based control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connects through a 10\/100 Ethernet connection with DHCP client or fixed IP support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge I\/O capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides 55 digital I\/O points, giving you room for switches, signals, sensors, buttons, indicators, and other control connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog input support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes 7 analog inputs with 12-bit resolution and adjustable low-pass filtering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful for CNC and automation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be used for CNC control, industrial I\/O, machine interfaces, or data acquisition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMach3 and Mach4 plugin support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be used with Mach3 and Mach4 as an external motion controller or as a highly customizable machine interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncoder input capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports multiple encoder inputs for applications such as MPG wheels, feedback signals, knobs, and machine interfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePWM output support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports up to 6 high-speed configurable PWM outputs using a 25 MHz PWM timer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in web interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a web dashboard for I\/O status display and configuration access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModbus TCP support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows access to digital I\/O, analog inputs, encoder counters, digital counters, PWM outputs, displays, and other supported functions through Modbus TCP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraphical programming support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports PoBlocks graphical PLC-style programming software for custom logic projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin-top: 28px;\"\u003eMain Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEthernet 10\/100 connection with DHCP client or fixed IP support\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTCP connection with the device\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e55 digital inputs with pull-up resistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e55 software-controlled digital outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e5V tolerant digital I\/O\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e7 analog inputs with 12-bit resolution and adjustable low-pass filtering\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUp to 26 encoder pair inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e3 high-speed encoder inputs and 1 ultra-high-speed encoder input\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e3-axis 25 kHz pulse engine or 8-axis 125 kHz pulse engine depending on configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDigital counters on selected digital input pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUp to 16×8 matrix keyboard support\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTwo 8×8 matrix LED display support\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUp to 6 high-speed configurable PWM outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e25 MHz PWM timer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHD44780-based character LCD support up to 4×20 characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePoExtBus support for adding up to 80 additional outputs with external shift registers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePoNET device support, including compatible CNC keyboards and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModbus TCP support\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eI2C and 1-wire bus support\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSupport for up to 10 sensors on I2C bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSupport for up to 10 sensors on 1-wire bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSupport for up to 7 analog sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIntegrated web interface with I\/O status dashboard and multiple user accounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConnection signal output support\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePoBlocks graphical programming PLC software support\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCommunication DLL library and protocol documentation for third-party integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin-top: 28px;\"\u003eSimple Explanation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n    The PoKeys57E is not just a basic breakout board. It is a flexible Ethernet-connected control board that can handle many different CNC and automation tasks. It can read switches and sensors, control outputs, work with encoders, communicate over Modbus TCP, support displays and keyboards, and interface with Mach3 or Mach4 depending on your setup.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n    Use this board when your project needs a lot of inputs and outputs, Ethernet connectivity, custom logic, or a more advanced control interface than a simple parallel-port breakout board can provide.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin-top: 28px;\"\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCNC router control systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCNC mill control systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMach3 and Mach4 CNC control setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMachine control panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIndustrial automation projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSensor monitoring and data acquisition\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEncoder and MPG wheel inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCustom buttons, switches, LEDs, and operator panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModbus TCP machine-control systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePoBlocks PLC-style control projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin-top: 28px;\"\u003eAvailable Versions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003eVersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePoKeys57ET\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eVersion with screw terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePoKeys57EN\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eVersion without screw terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin-top: 28px;\"\u003eSoftware \/ Integration Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePoKeys configuration software\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGraphical user interface or advanced console-style configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMach3 plugin support\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMach4 plugin support\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePoBlocks graphical PLC programming software\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModbus TCP communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCommunication DLL and protocol documentation for advanced integrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIntegrated web dashboard for I\/O status and device access\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin-top: 28px;\"\u003eImportant Compatibility Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe PoKeys57E is a flexible Ethernet I\/O and CNC control board, not a motor driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSeparate stepper or servo drivers are required for motor control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConfirm whether you need the version with screw terminals or without screw terminals before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMach3 and Mach4 setups may require the proper plugin, license, and configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConfirm compatibility with your CNC software, drivers, sensors, wiring, and machine-control requirements before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdvanced features such as Modbus TCP, PoBlocks, encoders, displays, keyboards, and sensor buses may require additional setup knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e5; border: 1px solid #e0c878; padding: 15px 18px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eNeed help choosing the right PoKeys board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n      If you are not sure whether the PoKeys57E is the right board for your CNC or automation project, contact us before ordering. 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