CNC Shield for Arduino

Paired with an Arduino (not included), this shield lets you drive a CNC router or a 3D printer

SKU 8300-CNCSHIELDEAN 8219671105729Item type: Assembled, Shields & add-ons, ,

Description

Paired with an Arduino (not included), this shield lets you drive a CNC router or a 3D printer. It takes 4 Pololu-compatible A4988 or DRV8825 drivers (not included), which between them can run up to 4 stepper motors (X, Y, Z and A axes) .

It has a reset button and connectors for E-Stop and axis limit switches, plus spindle enable and direction. Depending on the drivers fitted, it can be given a supply voltage of 12 to 36 volts. Dimensions (mm): 69×52.5×19.

Compatible with GRBL 0.8c. (Open source firmware that runs on an Arduino UNO and turns G-code commands into stepper signals).

PLEASE NOTE. the pack does not include the drivers, the Arduino or the stepper motors (see related products).ounted on Arduino

Arduino to Shield I/O mapping
Arduino Uno PIN Shield
8 EN ( stepper motor driver enable, active low )
7 Z.DIR (Z -axis direction control )
6 Y.DIR (Y -axis direction control )
5 X.DIR (X -axis direction control )
4 Z.STEP (Z -axis stepper control )
3 Y.STEP (Y -axis stepper control )
2 X.STEP (X -axis stepper control )
Documentation and useful links

Technical details

Dimensions (mm) 69x52.5x19
GRBL compatible Yes
Drivers that can be fitted 4 of type A4988, DRV8825 or compatible
Max. current per stepper motor 2 A
Power supply 12 to 36 VDC

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