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Blackbox CNCRouterParts Compatability

Discussion in 'Controller Boards' started by icecats, Mar 8, 2020.

  1. icecats

    icecats New
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    Hello,
    I have a kit-built CNCRouterParts (now AvidCNC) 4'x4' CNC router. The machine is about 4 years old and has always been plagued with problems. Everything from mid-cut shifting, grinding motor sounds, losing zero, burned-out stepper driver, etc... it seems like there is always a new problem.
    I am currently running a DIY electronics setup consisting of NEMA 23's, an Ethernet Smoothstepper and Leadshine stepper driver. I am facing another costly repair in the electronics box and am fed up with a subpar CNC router. I believe that most of the problems can be traced back to the electronic/software setup and I am looking for a better option.

    The Blackbox is appealing because of its all-in-one setup, good reviews, software, and community support. As far as I can tell, my CNC router would be compatible with the Blackbox. The components of my old setup were much bulkier than the Blackbox, so I just want to make sure that I am not missing something obvious compatibility-wise.
    Thanks!
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

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  3. Nickk1973

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    Hi Peter, do you know if it would work with the below Spec Nema23( 2.45N.m) Stepper Motor:

    • NEMA 23 (High Torque)
    • Shaft Size: 1/4″
    • Step Angle: 1.8
    • Holding Torque: 2.45 N.m
    • Rated voltage: 3.6 V
    • Rated current: 3 A
     
  4. Peter Van Der Walt

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    Perfectly yes. The 3.6v coil rating is key to good performance. 3A is well in the BlackBox's factory default current setting
     
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