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3-Axis CNC Controller Heatsink


This is a heatsink specially designed to fit our 3 Axis CNC Controller. Includes heatsink and six #4-40 screws.

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3-Axis Unipolar CNC Controller


Our custom designed 4-Axis Unipolar CNC Controller will get your machine moving quickly and effeciently. One of the easiest CNC controllers to build and operate!

- Accepts 5, 6 or 8 wire unipolar stepper motors (4 wire type not compatible)
- 40 volt DC maximum input voltage, 24 volt DC recommended, 12 volt DC minimum.
- 3.0 amps maximum current per phase, 0.5 amp minimum. (Fully adjustable)
- 12 volt DC output for computer style case fan (not included).
- 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, & 1/16 microstepping.
- Patent pending circuit protection built in to protect against short circuits.
- Inputs for limit switches and e-stop.
- Easy to build and easy to use terminal blocks for connecting wires.

Assembly instructions and operational guide available here.

Comes as an unassembled kit. If you would like it assembled please add $40.

$59.99

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4 Conductor 22 AWG Cable


Perfect for connecting your bipolar (4 wire) stepper motors to your controller. Color code: Black, Red, White, Green.

Priced per foot.

$1.50

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4 Conductor 22 AWG Cable

4-Axis Unipolar CNC Controller


Our custom designed 4-Axis Unipolar CNC Controller will get your machine moving quickly and effeciently. One of the easiest CNC controllers to build and operate!

- Accepts 5, 6 or 8 wire unipolar stepper motors (4 wire type not compatible)
- 40 volt DC maximum input voltage, 24 volt DC recommended, 12 volt DC minimum.
- 3.0 amps maximum current per phase, 0.5 amp minimum. (Fully adjustable)
- 12 volt DC output for computer style case fan (not included).
- 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, & 1/16 microstepping.
- Patent pending circuit protection built in to protect against short circuits.
- Inputs for limit switches and e-stop.
- Easy to build and easy to use terminal blocks for connecting wires.

Assembly instructions and operational guide available here.

Comes as an unassembled kit. If you would like it assembled please add $50.

$79.99

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4-Pin XLR Connection Set


This 4-pin XLR connector is perfect for connecting your bipolar stepper motors (4 wire) to a control box, then to your CNC driver board.

$3.49

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5 Conductor 22 AWG Cable


Perfect for connecting your unipolar (5, 6, or 8 wire) stepper motors to your controller. Color code: Black, Red, White, Green, Orange.

Priced per foot.

$2.00

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5 Conductor 22 AWG Cable

5-Pin XLR Connection Set


This 5-pin XLR connector is perfect for connecting your unipolar stepper motors (5, 6, 8 wire) to a control box, then to your CNC driver board.

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5-Pin XLR Connection Set

PacTec DM-3 Black Enclosure


Perfect sized enclosure for putting your CNC controller and power supply inside to protect it. Add XLR connectors for quick motor connections.

Dimensions: 11.4 x 10.4 x 3.3 in.

$35.99

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PacTec DM-3 Black Enclosure

SLA7078MPR Unipolar Motor Controller


Spare unipolar motor controller for our 3 axis unipolar motor controller. Perfect for replacing a blown or broken control chip, or for building your own controller.

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SLA7078MPR Unipolar Motor Controller

SmoothStepper USB


The SmoothStepper is a motion control device that connects to the USB port of a computer. It accepts commands from CNC software Mach3, and produces very high quality pulse trains that drive step & direction motors. Eliminates the need for a computer with a parallel port! Generates pulses at rates of up to 4Mhz, and has 34 I/O ports. Connects directly with our unipolar CNC Controller, using a 26 pin ribbon cable and USB cable (not included).

Documentation, Mach 3 Plug-In & USB Driver

$164.99

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SmoothStepper USB

UC100 USB to Parallel Adapter


Easy plug and play USB to Parallel port adapter. Works perfectly with Mach3, and doesn't require any complicated wiring. Just plug it into the USB port on your computer, and then into your parallel port on your CNC controller!

Specifications:
- Replaces the LPT port.
- Controls upto 6-axis simulteneously.
- Works with Mach3 software via plugin.
- Upto 100kHz operation.
- USB connection to the control PC.
- Same pinout as a standard LPT port.
- Fast communication with data buffer for robust and stabile operation.
- Gender changing parallel port adapter, so you can use either male or female connections.

Downloads:

Product Manual
Automatic Installer
Plugin for Manual Installation
USB Drivers for Manual Installation
Software Pre-requirements .Net 2.0

$129.99

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UC100 USB to Parallel Adapter