The information below explains typical kit usage, contents, and prices. For technical information such as hookup or operating instructions and support, please see the Ajax Mach3 Based CNC Kit Operators Manual (PDF, 3.2MB) or visit the AjaxCNC Support Forums. Thank you.
Now available from Ajax CNC - Simple Mach 3 based plug and play CNC Control Kits starting at only $1195! Save time and money and do it yourself with a kit specifically designed for you to connect your own PC with Mach3 CNC software via a standard Ethernet cable, for full CNC capability. Scroll down for much more info and pricing/ordering below the videos.
This kit includes the major components you need for a fully capable DC CNC system, perfect for the do-it-yourselfer who wants to save money and still have all the features of a more expensive off-the-shelf system. AjaxCNC has bundled together a fast, reliable DSP-based CNC CPU card (our "MPU11"), with a 15 amp 3-axis servo drive and PLC combo (our "DC3IO"), into a dead simple plug-and-play system optimized for use with Mach3 software. Not only that, we've taken all the work out of configuring your system: coolant, lube, spindle control, limits, and more have dedicated connections and are pre-programmed and ready to run. Click here to see a detailed view of these connections.
Shown at left is a depiction of a typical setup for this kit - only a few simple connections are required, and all components are powered by standard household 110VAC. Install Mach3 software and AjaxCNC's included plugin on your PC, connect it via Ethernet to the CNC CPU card, plug in your motors and switches, and you're essentially ready to run!
Need more options or expanded PLC I/O? Want to add a 4th axis, digitizing probe, tool length setter, MPG handwheel, or operators control panel? No problem! Our kits are expandable, upgradeable, and have the flexibility to meet nearly any application.
Click the image at left to see a more detailed diagram and overview of how our kit components work together in a complete CNC system.
Our Mach3 kits solve a major problem of other PC-based systems: we provide a dedicated CNC CPU card (our "MPU11"). Other systems rely on your PC's internal processor to command servo drives -- any "hiccups" or problems on your PC while running a job are instantly transferred to the drives on these "hobby" systems. AjaxCNC's Mach3 kits also feature two-way Ethernet communication, so that Mach3 on your PC always receives position feedback and never has to guess at the position of the machine (like in other systems without two-way Ethernet communication).
Limit switches can be wired directly with no further software configuration needed
Auto homing to limit switches or encoder index pulse
Auto lube control
This kit includes power supplies and connectors for the above components and 5' fiber optic cables for communication. Ready-to-run servo motors with encoders are sold separately on our CNC Components page. Mach3 software is available directly from Artsoft & Newfangled Solutions LLC, and is not included in pricing below.
This kit includes the major components you need for a fully capable CNC system (AC or DC), perfect for the do-it-yourselfer who wants to save money and supply (or re-use) their own motors and drives. AjaxCNC has bundled together a fast, reliable DSP-based CNC CPU card (our "MPU11"), with a Drive Interface and PLC combo board (our "GPIO4D"), into a dead simple plug-and-play system optimized for use with Mach3 software.
This system will communicate with any -10v to +10v drives.
Shown at left is a depiction of a typical setup for this kit - only a few simple connections are required, and all components are powered by standard household 110VAC. Install Mach3 software and AjaxCNC's included plugin on your PC, connect it via Ethernet to the CNC CPU card, plug in your drives and motors, and you're essentially ready to run!
Need more options or expanded PLC I/O? Want to add a 4th axis, digitizing probe, tool length setter, MPG handwheel, or operators control panel? No problem! Our kits are expandable, upgradeable, and have the flexibility to meet nearly any application.
Click the image at left to see a more detailed diagram and overview of how our kit components work together in a complete CNC system.
Our Mach3 kits solve a major problem of other PC-based systems: we provide a dedicated CNC CPU card (our "MPU11"). Other systems rely on your PC's internal processor to command servo drives -- any "hiccups" or problems on your PC while running a job are instantly transferred to the drives on these "hobby" systems. AjaxCNC's Mach3 kits also feature two-way Ethernet communication, so that Mach3 on your PC always receives position feedback and never has to guess at the position of the machine (like in other systems without two-way Ethernet communication).
Enables communication with up to four 3rd party servo drives
16 bit analog to servo drives -10v to +10v
12 bit analog to spindle inverter 0 to 10v
16 general purpose I/O onboard (expandable to 240 I/O)
This kit includes power supplies and connectors for the above components and 5' fiber optic cables for communication. Ready-to-run servo motors with encoders are sold separately on our CNC Components page. Mach3 software is available directly from Artsoft & Newfangled Solutions LLC, and is not included in pricing below.
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