CNC USB Controller

1 CNC USB ControllerUser manual2014-09-101 DisclaimerCONTROLLER AND Controller SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS," WITHOUTWARRANTY. THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE Controller AND Controller SOFTWARE,EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIEDWARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANDNONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY ANDPERFORMANCE OF THE Controller OR Controller SOFTWARE IS WITH YOU. SHOULDTHE Controller OR Controller SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THECOST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANYGENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USEOR INABILITY TO USE THE Controller OR Controller PlanetCNC series of USB CNC motion controllers are link between a personal computer and motordrivers supporting step/direction control.

2 They are compatible with most drivers. The controllers use the USB port, available on all modern computers and laptops. They can serve as direct replacement or upgrade for many parallel port break-out boards. There are currently four models available. The Mk1 Controller for up to 4 axes, the Mk2 Controller , using up to 9 axes, Mk2/4 Controller supporting up to 4 axes and Mk3 Controller supporting up to 9 axes with Ethernet support. The Mk2/4 Controller is essentially a 4 axis version of the Mk2 Controller , supporting the same high pulse rate and advanced software functions.

3 It also provides DB25 and built-in screw terminal controllers provide a complete, fully integrated software/hardware solution. Additional machine control software is NOT required. The USB CNC Controller software is a dedicated application, designed to fully exploit the features of the purpose-built hardware. It has many advanced features to assist day-to-day CNC machine and specifications: USB ( ) from PC/Laptop running Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8 or (32 bit or 64bit) motor driver connector pin-out is compatible with 10 pin open source interface (Linistepper, PICStep) Controller works with most step/dir stepper and servo motor drivers available on the market buffered IO for maximum performance advanced interpolation algorithms start, stop, pause and resume execution of program on your machine standard RS274/NGC G-code (EMC2 and LinuxCNC compatible) advanced G-codes - G40, G41, G42 (Cutter Radius Compensation)

4 Supported advanced G-codes - G43, G49 (Tool Length Offsets) supported advanced G-codes - G54, (Coordinate system Origins) supported tested with SolidCAM, MasterCAM, ArtCAM, Vectric, CamBam, MeshCAM .. generated G-code Profili 4-axes and 3-axes G-code supported import toolpath from DXF files import toolpath from PLT/HPGL files import toolpath from image files import toolpath from NC-Drill (Excellon) files import toolpath from Gerber (RS-274X) files toolpath simulation automatic homing procedure advanced toolchange procedures automatic tool length measuring export toolpath to G-code export toolpath to DXF SDK (software developers kit) is available works on MacOS with virtual machine emulating Windows RequirementsMinimum system requirements.

5 1 GHz or faster processor 512MB RAM 500 MB available hard disk space Graphics with OpenGL support USB port .NET Framework SP1 Recommended system requirements: 2 GHz or faster processor 2GB RAM 500 MB available hard disk space Graphics with OpenGL support USB port .NET Framework USB Controller software is designed to fully exploit the advanced features of Controller hardware. At the same time the software remains user friendly. Even those new to CNC machining can employ advanced functions with little options allow for maximum flexibility, integration and customization.

6 Automatic tool changers are supported. Tool sensor functions provide automatic tool-length detection. A movable tool sensor can be used as a multifunction positioning features are designed for fast verification of NC programs. Simulation can run automatically, under keyboard or mouse control, or by selection of individual lines in an NC program. Zoom, pan or rotate of the preview does not interrupt software has useful G-Code manipulation and transformation functions. G-Code can be bookmarked, copied pasted and edited. It can be shifted, scaled mirrored and rotated.

7 Code re-mapping for foam cutter applications is are many functions to assist creation of toolpaths. A wide range of content can be directly imported or converted to NC program. The G-Code Wizard quickly creates pocketing and drill array toolpaths based on user specifications..DXF layers can be managed within the software. Tool paths can export to G-Code, .DXF or . USB Controller software is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows (32 or 64 bit). Installation is a two-part process. Driver installation is performed, after which the main application can be installed and configured.

8 The installation process is largely automatic. In most cases it s possible to accept default 7 will display a publisher verification request. This is simply a Windows 7 feature. It occurs when software from any publishers who are not part of the Microsoft verification process is 8 and Windows driver installation will require few extra steps. Plese refer to instructions computers may require additional components to be installed. This is largely governed by the operating system and the installed software. More recent Microsoft releases contain these elements as part of the operating system .

9 Older versions may not have them if software installed on the machine has not required their :Microsoft .NET SP1 installationCNC USB Controller software is installed by execution of the Microsoft installer package. The CNC USB Controller Setup Wizard will Next to start installation or Cancel to close the wizard and stop destination folder is nominated. C:\Program Files\CNC USB Controller \ is the default install location. An alternate location can be selected by use of the Next to continue or Cancel to exit the setup setup wizard will request confirmation.

10 Press Next to start installation, Back to adjust settings or Cancel to exit the setup wizard without until installation is installation might start during this step. This is explained in next completion the setup wizard will display a report of successful installation. Press Close to exit the installationDriver installation is achieved by running . The Driver Setup Wizard will launch, press Next to continue, or Cancel to stop destination C:\Program Files\CNC USB Controller \Driver is applied by alternate location can be specified using the button.