CNC SHIELD V4 FOR ARDUINO NANO
The CNC Shield V4 for Arduino Nano is a compact motion control expansion board designed for CNC machines, laser engravers, and small 3D printing applications. It works with an Arduino Nano and supports up to three A4988 stepper motor drivers for controlling X, Y, and Z axes. The shield is fully compatible with GRBL firmware, making it easy to build and control CNC projects. It provides dedicated interfaces for endstops, I2C modules, and external power input. With its simple design and efficient IO utilization, the CNC Shield V4 offers an affordable and reliable solution for motion control applications.
يُعد CNC Shield V4 للأردوينو نانو لوحة توسعة مدمجة للتحكم بالحركة، مصممة لماكينات CNC وآلات النقش بالليزر والطابعات ثلاثية الأبعاد الصغيرة. تعمل اللوحة مع Arduino Nano وتدعم حتى ثلاثة مشغلات لمحركات الخطوة A4988 للتحكم بمحاور X وY وZ. كما أنها متوافقة بالكامل مع برنامج GRBL الشهير للتحكم في ماكينات CNC. توفر اللوحة منافذ مخصصة لمفاتيح النهاية (Endstops)، ووحدات I2C، ومصدر طاقة خارجي. بفضل تصميمها العملي واستخدامها الفعال لمنافذ الإدخال والإخراج، تعتبر حلاً اقتصاديًا وموثوقًا لمشاريع التحكم بالحركة.
The CNC Shield V4 for Arduino Nano is a versatile controller expansion board designed to simplify the development of CNC machines, laser engraving systems, drawing machines, and compact 3D printers. The shield is specifically designed to work with an Arduino Nano and supports GRBL firmware, allowing users to create cost-effective motion control systems with minimal hardware complexity.
The board provides three driver sockets for A4988 stepper motor drivers (drivers sold separately), enabling independent control of the X, Y, and Z axes. Each motor channel requires only two Arduino IO pins, allowing efficient use of the microcontroller's resources while controlling multiple stepper motors.
Additional expansion interfaces include dedicated connections for endstop switches, I2C communication modules, and external peripherals. The shield also supports external power input, providing sufficient power for stepper motor operation in CNC and engraving applications.
Its compact size, ease of assembly, and compatibility with widely available hardware and software make it an ideal choice for hobbyists, makers, educational projects, and light industrial automation applications.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | CNC Shield V4 |
| Compatible Controller | Arduino Nano |
| Firmware Support | GRBL Compatible |
| Number of Axes | 3 Axes (X, Y, Z) |
| Stepper Driver Support | A4988 Driver Modules |
| Driver Slots | 3 |
| Maximum Motor Current | Up to 2A per channel (driver dependent) |
| Supported Motors | Two-phase, four-wire stepper motors |
| Communication Interface | I2C Expansion Header |
| Endstop Support | Yes |
| Digital IO Expansion | Yes |
| Logic Voltage | 5V DC |
| External Power Input | 7.5V – 12V DC |
| Applications | CNC Machines, Laser Engravers, 3D Printers |
| Driver Modules Included | No |
Applications
- CNC engraving machines
- Laser engraving systems
- Mini CNC routers
- DIY 3-axis motion control projects
- Drawing and plotting machines
- Small 3D printers
- Educational robotics projects
- Automated positioning systems
- Pick-and-place prototypes
- Arduino-based automation systems