CNCTOPBAOS
CNCTOPBAOS 3 Axis GRBL Control Board with Offline Controller for CNC Router
Bottom line: The CNCTOPBAOS 3 Axis GRBL Control Board: GRBL 1.1F firmware works with Candle and Universal Gcode Sender out of the box; main trade-off: windows XP through 10 only; no stated macOS or Linux support.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ GRBL 1.1F firmware works with Candle and Universal Gcode Sender out of the box
- ✓ Offline SD/TF card controller runs jobs with no computer attached
- ✓ Dedicated E-stop, probe, and XYZ limit switch ports built onto the board
- ✓ Drives Nema17 or Nema23 steppers on all three axes up to 2A
- ✓ PWM spindle control spans 0-100% and handles spindles to 20000rpm
Cons
- ✗ Windows XP through 10 only; no stated macOS or Linux support
- ✗ 24VDC input means reusing a 12V 3018 power brick is not an option
- ✗ Mixed terminal pitches (2.54mm plus VH3.96mm spindle) complicate rewiring
- ✗ SD/TF offline controller is capped at 1G standard capacity
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- Model: Upgraded 3 Axis GRBL 1.1F Control Board with Offline controller; Input voltage: 24VDC;Applications: The control board can be used with the 1310,1610-PRO, 3018,3018-PRO and 3018-PRO-MAX etc engraving machine or other GRBL Control CNC Router Machine
- Features: Add emergency stop button port,probe port and XYZ limit switches port; Add the power button switch; Used integrated imported stepper motor drive;Enhanced spindle drive,can support max. 20000rpm spindle
- Support software: GRBL Contol/Candle/Universal Gcode Sender; Support Computer System: Windows XP/7/8/10;The terminal of stepper motor,limit switch,tool setting and emergency stop button are 2-pin 2.54mm pitch,spindle is 2-pin port VH3.96mm pitch
- Stepper Motor: Support XYZ three-axis Nema17 or Nema23 stepper motor, motor's Max. Current of 2A or less is recommended within 1.5A; Spindle: Support 24V DC Spindle PWM speed 0%-100%,also support 12V 3-pin PWM/TTL Max. 3.0A engraving module
- Offline Controller:It supports SD card and TF card at the same time,standard capacity 1G, notebooks generally have SD card interface, copy files are very convenient,you can control the machine without computer
Full Specifications
| Size | 3 Axis |
|---|---|
| Brand | CNCTOPBAOS |
| Color | White |
| Style | Style-A |
| Weight | 1g |
| Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) |
| Part Number | 4V |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Power Source | DC |
| Compatibility | Switch |
| Display Style | LCD or LED |
| Package Dimensions | 5.91 x 4.57 x 3.39 inches |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Full listing title | CNCTOPBAOS 3 Axis GRBL Control Board with Offline Controller for CNC Router | DC24V,USB,E-Stop/Probe/Limit Ports,PWM Spindle/Laser Control,Remote Hand Control Fits 1610/3018-PRO Engraver Milling Machine |
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