Introducing the HobbyCNC EZ Driver Board Kit and Packages

posted on 18/03/2008 by Dave Rigotti

hobbycnc-ez-1.jpgWe’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!

14 comments...What do you think?

  1. Posted by Sail Boffin 18th March, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    Is there a 4 axis version of this board? What am I missing by not having “idle current reduction”?

  2. Posted by Dave Rigotti 19th March, 2008 at 8:59 am

    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.

  3. Posted by Bob Meester 20th March, 2008 at 9:13 pm

    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

  4. Posted by Dave Rigotti 21st March, 2008 at 10:26 am

    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.

  5. Posted by Richard Law 28th March, 2008 at 9:02 am

    This looks good to me.

  6. Posted by Richard Law 28th March, 2008 at 12:25 pm

    what are you using for softweare

  7. Posted by Dave Rigotti 30th March, 2008 at 1:52 pm

    Mach3 and TurboCNC are the most popular. Most step and direction thru the parallel port software will be fine.

  8. Posted by Tom Edwards 10th April, 2008 at 5:44 pm

    Does the EZ driver also include the built in protection circuit?

  9. Posted by Dave Rigotti 11th April, 2008 at 2:52 pm

    Tom,
    Yes, it does.

  10. Posted by Dave Rigotti 14th April, 2008 at 5:18 pm

    For those of you who’ve asked, support is provided through our Yahoo! newsgroup, which has over 2,000 members.

  11. Posted by bill 20th April, 2008 at 11:34 pm

    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.

  12. Posted by Dave Rigotti 21st April, 2008 at 1:38 am

    Bill,
    Soldering is required to put together the kit.

  13. Posted by Rob 23rd April, 2008 at 11:40 pm

    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?

  14. Posted by Dave Rigotti 24th April, 2008 at 12:49 am

    Rob,
    At this time they are available as kits only. Thanks.

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