We’re proud to introduce the HobbyCNC EZ Driver Board Kit and Packages to our line of products. Aimed toward the hobbyist that’s looking for something a little more simple, the 3-axis unipolar chopper control kit is:
- EZ to assemble as part count is very low. Lessens chance of assembly errors.
- 36VDC maximum input gives a very wide margin to help prevent damage with voltage surges.
- Same great performance as our PRO series except without idle current reduction.
- Smaller footprint for EZ installations.
- Inexpensive. Kits start at just $64 and packages with stepper motors start at just $235.
Go over and purchase one today! We’re shipping them NOW!
Is there a 4 axis version of this board? What am I missing by not having “idle current reduction”?
Sail,
Great question. Slightly cooler running steppers is just about it. The steppers are in fact designed to run at up to 200 degrees F so the extra heat is not a problem for them. You just have to be more careful not to touch them after they have been running for a while.
This sounds like a real good board to buy.
I already have the 3 305oz/in motors. So I would just buy the same
power supply and every thing else right? BOB
Bob,
Yes indeed, the same power supply. An 8A transformer will be fine if needed. We find the 10A transformer usualy less expensive than an 8A one. You’ll have the “power’ to use it with a 4 axis board if you decide to go a different route later on. “Buy once” is a good motto.
This looks good to me.
what are you using for softweare
Mach3 and TurboCNC are the most popular. Most step and direction thru the parallel port software will be fine.
Does the EZ driver also include the built in protection circuit?
Tom,
Yes, it does.
For those of you who’ve asked, support is provided through our Yahoo! newsgroup, which has over 2,000 members.
if I was to purchase this set up do I have to do any sodering. or can I just order one that everything is set where every thing is just plug in play.
Bill,
Soldering is required to put together the kit.
This looks like a great product. The package text mentions “PCB Soldering” and I don’t have experience with that. Can the driver boards be purchased pre-assembled as part of a package or just in kit form?
Rob,
At this time they are available as kits only. Thanks.
You specs only mention only unipolar motors. Can this board be used/modified to work with bipolar motors? I have NMB23 motors.
No. Unipolar only.
Would this board be suitable for the “CNC Router Plans” you have available?
Yes indeed. Full speed and current capability as the PRO board. No idle current reduction and 36VDC maximum input voltage.
I guess a better question would be, I have some motors, how do I know if I can use them?
Just ordered this board for use with my STP-58D2017 Steppers.
My choice was based on recommendations from folks on CNCZone.com.
The low cost, easy build, and not needing separate breakouts boards and driver boards were the primary reasons.
That, and built in the USA.
I’ll update when it arrives and as I progress with this project.