Limit switches, Z-axis probing, PWM spindle control, RS485 spindle control, and e-stop interfaces are all made available through a DB25 connector on the back. You can now keep an eye on cutting operations while you watch the game in another room. Plug a webcam into a USB port and the Buildbotics Controller becomes a video server. Just plug it into one of the USB ports and start jogging the machine on any axis. Alternatively, you can connect a monitor, a USB keyboard, and a USB mouse directly to the controller to run your CNC machine with no computer at all!Īnother unique feature is the gamepad used for local control. Users can configure and control it from a web browser that connects through an Ethernet port or across a WiFi connection. It is a stand-alone device that acts as a web server. The Buildbotics CNC Controller does not require a dedicated computer to run. All basic features needed for machine homing and loading and executing GCode files are included. The Buildbotics 4-Axis CNC Controller hardware and software are completely Open-Source.
Key to this commitment is the Buildbotics CNC Controller. Buildbotics Controller using V0.4 softwareīuildbotics is committed to providing a CNC tool chain that is easy to use, affordable, and completely Open-Source.12 - 36 VDC Buildbotics Controller using V1.0 software.Follow these links to access previous versions of the manual:
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This manual describes the 24 - 48 VDC version of the Buildbotics Controller using V1.1 software or later.