ARDUINO CNC SHIELD V3
The Arduino CNC Shield V3 is a versatile expansion board designed for controlling CNC machines, laser engravers, and 3D motion systems using an Arduino UNO. Compatible with A4988 and DRV8825 stepper drivers, it supports up to 4-axis control with GRBL firmware. The shield provides easy connections for stepper motors, end stops, spindle control, and coolant systems, making it ideal for CNC routers, milling machines, robotics, and DIY automation projects.
تُعتبر لوحة Arduino CNC Shield V3 لوحة توسعة عملية للتحكم بماكينات CNC وآلات الحفر بالليزر وأنظمة الحركة باستخدام Arduino UNO. تدعم مشغلات المحركات الخطوية A4988 و DRV8825 مع إمكانية التحكم حتى 4 محاور باستخدام برنامج GRBL. توفر اللوحة توصيلات سهلة للمحركات الخطوية وحساسات التوقف والتحكم بالمغزل وأنظمة التبريد، مما يجعلها مناسبة لماكينات CNC والروبوتات ومشاريع الأتمتة والتصنيع الرقمي.
The Arduino CNC Shield V3 is a compact and efficient control shield designed for CNC routers, milling machines, laser engravers, and other precision motion-control applications. The shield is specifically developed for use with the Arduino UNO platform and works seamlessly with the popular GRBL open-source firmware, which converts G-code commands into precise stepper motor control signals.
The board includes four removable driver sockets compatible with Pololu-style stepper driver modules such as the A4988 and DRV8825, allowing independent control of the X, Y, Z, and optional A-axis stepper motors. Microstepping configuration jumpers are provided for each driver to improve motion smoothness and positioning accuracy.
Additional connectors simplify the integration of limit switches, spindle control, coolant systems, and external control buttons. The shield supports motor supply voltages from 12V to 36V, depending on the installed driver modules.
With its compact design and straightforward connectivity, the Arduino CNC Shield V3 is widely used in DIY CNC machines, laser cutting systems, robotic positioning systems, and educational automation projects.
Specifications
- Product Type: Arduino CNC Shield V3
- Compatible Board: Arduino UNO
- Firmware Compatibility: GRBL 0.8c and compatible versions
- Supported Drivers:
- A4988
- DRV8825
- Other Pololu-compatible drivers
- Axis Support:
- X Axis
- Y Axis
- Z Axis
- Optional A Axis
- Motor Supply Voltage: 12V – 36V DC
- Motor Connector Type: 4-Pin Dupont / Molex
- End Stop Support: 2 End Stops per Axis
- Microstepping Selection: Jumper configurable
- Spindle Control Support: Yes
- Coolant Control Support: Yes
Arduino Pin Mapping
- D8 → Stepper Driver Enable
- D7 → Z-Axis Direction
- D6 → Y-Axis Direction
- D5 → X-Axis Direction
- D4 → Z-Axis Step
- D3 → Y-Axis Step
- D2 → X-Axis Step
Applications
- CNC routers
- CNC milling machines
- Laser engravers
- DIY CNC projects
- Robotics motion systems
- 3D positioning systems
- Automated cutting machines
- Educational CNC training projects